Article Summary:
What qualities does a successful business owner or entrepreneur possess?
What makes a successful business owner or entrepreneur? Some say creativity, others say passion, organization, or leadership skills. In fact, there have been many qualities identified with successful entrepreneurs. Here ( in no particular order) are some of the most significant.
How many entrepreneurial traits do you possess?
- Energy
- Passion
- Assertiveness
- Novelty
- Initiative
- Creativity
- Imagination
- Be a self starter
- Time Management
- Follow-through
- Be ready for anything
- Think positively
- Believe in yourself
- Ability to make decisions
- Don't be afraid or embarrassed to ask for help
- Effectiveness at persuasion
- Problem solving skills
- Ability to be flexible, adaptable, and creative
- Think "out of the box"
- The ability to produce results
- Ability to take risks and do so in a calculated way
- Enjoyment of the ride
- Negotiation and compromise
- Exacting and exhaustive mentality
- Sense of Urgency
- Resilience after Failure
- Alertness
- Leadership
- Stress management
- Persistence
- Confidence
- The ability to reflect and improve
- The ability to think strategically
Susan Martin created Business Sanity to help business owners and independent professionals, who struggle with marketing, management and productivity; want to increase profits, avoid burnout and learn how to run their business most effectively. To find out how you can make more money with less effort and stress; visit Susan on the web www.business-sanity.com and subscribe to Business Sanity Tips.
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