8 Personal Qualities of an Entrepreneur

Author: Notre Dame ESTEEM

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The concept of entrepreneurship is very simple, it is to start one’s own business. However, some economists think it is more than that. They think that a person who takes chances to create profit is an entrepreneur and possibly the simplest definition of entrepreneurship is a novice who wants to invent something new and wants to market their innovations for profit.

So, while everyone can become an entrepreneur -- it is not defined by race, age, gender, financial position, experience or education -- the most prominent entrepreneurs of past and present have had certain personal qualities. 

  1. Willpower - is key to success. it is a strong longing to achieve success. Despite many failures, the entrepreneur never loses their will to achieve. 

  2. Management - Is the ability to make plans, devise targets, and then execute!

  3. Obsession - The entrepreneur who is obsessed with their goals and ultimate vision will make others believe in them too.

  4. Smarts - An entrepreneur must have old-fashioned common sense and be able to make good decisions and deal competently with others. 

  5. Self-assurance - The entrepreneur is self-assured, confident in their abilities and knows how to look into the future and plan well. A self-assured person instills further confidence in themselves.

  6. Devotion - The entrepreneur is devoted to their goals, working long and hard, day and night to achieve them. 

  7. Inspiration - Building a business requires an inspiration and the creativity which will lead to a better product and excellent results,. An entrepreneur thinks outside of the box.

  8. Flexibility - Creating a product that meets the needs of the market requires flexibility. This quality is very important. Stubborn, unflexible people will not make good entrepreneurs

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