Monday, February 02, 2009

How to be a Successful Entrepreneur

Read one of the nice blog about Qualities of Successful Entrepreneurs at http://www.evancarmichael.com/Business-Coach/38/Qualities-of-Successful-Entrepreneurs.html

The blog read as follows:

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

Do you guys have any further points to add?

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