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Successful Entrepre
Personal Characteristics and Skills of a Successful Entrepreneur
Term | Definition |
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Entrepreneur | An individual who undertakes the risk associated with creating, organizing, and owning a business. |
Persistent | Works until a job is done; determined to overcome problems and pursue goals to make business successful |
Creative | Constantly looking for new ways to solve problems |
Responsible | Accountable for his/her actions; does what is required |
Inquisitive | Curious about things that may affect their business; not afraid to ask questions or to conduct research to solve problems |
Goal-oriented | Develops a plan of action; makes decisions to help achieve that plan |
Independent | Wants to make own decisions; sets own schedule; able to work without supervision |
Self-confident | Believes in theirself |
Risk taker | Looks for challenging opportunities; not afraid to take risks |
Math skills | Skills that involve knowledge of basic arithmetic and basic record keeping and are needed to make purchase decisions, calculate profit, and complete financial statements |
Problem-solving and Decision-making skills | Skills that involve making decisions and solving problems every day |
Technical skills | Skills that involve computer skills essential in almost every business. |
Basic business skills | Skills that involve a basic understanding of how the economy works, finance, marketing, and management |
Communication skills | Skills that involve writing, speaking and listening; and are needed in order to gather information necessary to organize and run a business |
Human relations skills | Skills that involve getting along with others and enjoying meeting and talking to people |