So you’ve got what it takes to be an entrepreneur?
Now, ask yourself these
questions to make sure you’re thinking about the right key business decisions:
Is Entrepreneurship For You?
Starting your own business can be an exciting and rewarding experience. It can offer numerous advantages such as being your own boss, setting your own schedule and making a living doing something you enjoy. But, becoming a successful entrepreneur requires thorough planning, creativity and hard work. Consider whether you have the following characteristics and skills commonly associated with successful entrepreneurs:
Being a Leader
Over the past several years, one of the most
important contributions psychology has made to the field of business has been
in determining the key traits of acknowledged leaders. Psychological tests have
been used to determine what characteristics are most commonly noted among
successful leaders. This list of characteristics can be used for developmental
purposes to help managers gain insight and develop their leadership skills.
The increasing rate of change in the business
environment is a major factor in this new emphasis on leadership; whereas in
the past, managers were expected to maintain the status quo in order to move ahead,
new forces in the marketplace have made it necessary to expand this narrow
focus. The new leaders of tomorrow are visionary. They are both learners and
teachers. Not only do they foresee paradigm changes in society, but they also
have a strong sense of ethics and work to build integrity in their
organizations.