Characteristics of a Successful Entrepreneur Flashcards

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Entrepreneurs believe that they can do something well and they are sure that what they do with their business will be a success. They are assertive, focused and strong.

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Confident

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An entrepreneur has to be prepared for the trials and challenge that come with it. They take everything into consideration and make a calculated art informed decision.

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Risk-taker

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An entrepreneur must be willing and ready to adopt a chang when needed. They are not afraid to change with the times and seize the opportunitie that they may come their way.

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Flexible and adaptable

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An entrepreneur will always have a clear idea of what exactly wants to achieve and plan on how to achieve these goals.

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Goal oriented

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According to Og Mandino, an American author who wrote the book The Greatest Salesman in the World, “Persistence is the key to success.

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Persistent

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An entrepreneur is always ready to hear and consider the opinions of others. However, he or she doesn’t waste time hoping for his/her critics to go away but instead accepts that criticisms opportunity to improve himself or herself.

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Open to criticism

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Entrepreneurs should realize that change is constant, thus he or she should be able to use this change to generate something new and come up with ingenious ideas.

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Innovative and creative

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A successful entrepreneur in business is able to get others to do what he or she wants. He or she can influence and motivate people towards his or her goals.

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Persuasive

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are constantly learning by reading books and magazines, going through seminars and various trainings. They can pick up things quickly and are always interested in learning new things.

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Knowledgeable Entrepreneurs

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Entrepreneurs do not consider their job a job. They genuinely love what they do and they are willing to put in extra effort and long hours to make their business grow.

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Passionate about their job

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Entrepreneurs do not give up easily. If they don’t succeed the first time, they will continue to try and try again until they succeed. Failure is, for them, an opportunity for future success.

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Committed

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An entrepreneur should be active and always on the go. He/She should possess the physical and mental strength that will allow him/her to do things for the business.

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Full of energy

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Entrepreneurs should have a strong determination to succeed and overcome obstacles and hardships. They set goals for their business regardless of the trials and challenges that may come their way.

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Determined

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