10 Traits Of a Successful Entrepreneur
any of these names ring a bell:
Bill Gates (Microsoft), Michael Dell (Dell
Computer), Larry Ellison (Oracle),
Ted Turner (AOL- Time Warner)? How
about Phil Knight (Nike), Vince
McMahon (WWF), Rupert Murdoch (News Corporation), and Steve Jobs (Apple Computer)? What all of these men have in common is that they are successful
entrepreneurs. They are some of the
most successful entrepreneurs of our
era. They have built their respective
companies from small businesses into
international powerhouses. They may
have different styles, but they are all
cut from the same cloth. They are the
go - getters who don't take "no" for an
answer and believe everything is
possible. If we take a closer look at these tremendously wealthy self-made men,we'll find that they all share certain
characteristics. In fact, they share
many of the same characteristics as
most other entrepreneurs. It doesn't
matter if their businesses earn $10
billion or $100,000 annually;
entrepreneurs tend to share certain
character traits. Entrepreneurs are a very particular bunch. They usually don't fit a common mold. When they look at the world around them, they do not dwell on how things are. Rather, they focus on how they can transform things into how they want them to be, as well as how they can make a profit in the process. Here are some of the
characteristics of a successful entrepreneur. Do you possess any of
these traits?

1. Self-Starter -- Being an entrepreneur entails initiating something. Entrepreneurs see an opportunity to make money and seize it, and start a business.
2. Enjoys big challenges -- Entrepreneurs like challenges. They like to push the limits and test themselves against the world. The thrill of beating a challenge is just as rewarding as the profit that follows.
3. Does not quit -- Real entrepreneurs never give up. If they fail, they regard it as nothing more than a temporary setback. They go back to the drawing board, fix their plan and try again. Most successes only come after many failures.
4. Desire to succeed -- Starting a business is risky. Entrepreneurs cannot stand the idea of living an uneventful life. They need to be challenged and succeed. They have a genuine appetite for success.
5. Creative Entrepreneurs are usually very creative people. Creative here refers to the ability to see a business evolve where nothing existed beforehand. They can spot an opportunity and work to profit from their observation.
6. Hard-working Entrepreneurs are always hard-working people. Running a business is not a walk in the park. Ultimately, they must put in the hours to get the job done and make sure that the business achieves its full potential.
7. Flexible Entrepreneurs wear many hats. If there is a problem, they simply can't call up Herb from Legal or their VP of Marketing for a solution. They usually
need to figure things out on their own
and get all aspects of the business
running single-handedly, at least in
the beginning. A first-rate entrepreneur also knows when it's time to bring in additional managers to help with the business.
8. Competitive The world of business is the ultimate shark tank. In our capitalist society you are either the hunter or the prey. Thus, entrepreneurs like to compete with others. They relish the
opportunity to measure wits with others and come out on top.
9. Independent A big driver to starting one's own business is the desire to work for oneself. Entrepreneurs are notorious
for this characteristic. They generally
hate having a boss and having to
report to someone else. They want to
call the shots and make their own
"destiny."
10. Success-oriented Entrepreneurs are driven by success. That is, they don't imagine failing, only thriving. Sound obvious? isn't it. If you fell in the water and could not swim, would you think, "I'm a dead man, I may die here," or would such a thought never cross your mind because you were focusing every
ounce of your energy on "swimming"
to shore? You'd be surprised at how
many people think negatively first.
Now that you know what makes a
successful entrepreneur, get off your
butts and start making some money.
Life is short!

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You try. But their is more to entreprenurship that all these which u mention. Can such work for any body in iraq syria and northern nigeria

Omexonomy: You try. But their is more to entreprenurship that all these which u mention. Can such work for any body in iraq syria and northern nigeria

I believe in iraq, syria and northern nigerian, I believe opportunity lies in the aforementioned, is left for you to observe and know the kind of business to go into. Opportunity lies everywhere!