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11 Essential Qualities of a Successful Entrepreneur By Theodore Henderson The Wisdom Man Venturing into a business may mean giving up the security of a regular job to follow your passion; therefore, it is necessary to evaluate your entrepreneur characteristics, skills, abilities and determine if you can successfully run your own business. The good news is that even if you lack some of the essential traits of a successful entrepreneur, you can still learn and practice. You can start with a goal and develop a competitive spirit. Regardless of the type of business you have, you have to note that a successful entrepreneur has traits that are similar to those who are also running their own successful business. 1 Competitiveness Business involves competition; thus, you need to have the desire to win over your rival products. Conduct an extensive study of the favorite products and services in the market. See what other entrepreneurs are up to. Information gives you the advantage to plan, adapt and modify your business strategies. 2 Confidence You can bring success to your business if you possess self-confidence. Endorsing and promoting your business is an essential part of entrepreneurial success. Exude confidence to widen your market. Believing in the services, remaining focused, and keeping motivated is essential if you want to become a successful entrepreneur. 3 Creativity You need to generate new ideas. Successful entrepreneurship requires a curious, inquisitive and imaginative person. 5 Determination Business success poses a considerable challenge for business owners. The setbacks vary - from the difficulty of getting a loan to starting your marketing plans. Successful entrepreneurship entails perseverance, despite all odds. Never allow roadblocks to hinder your success. Always deal with problems and find the applicable solution. Click Here for a FREE Copy of "13 Tips For Success In Your Small Business Or Internet Business" CLICK HERE - GET STARTED 6 Discipline You must uphold rigid self-discipline to manage a successful business. Contrary to the usual job, you have no boss who will check your performance. An entrepreneur must resist the temptation to stay in bed. You need to motivate yourself to work, instead. 7 Expertise Invest in your skills, abilities, and knowledge acquisition so more people will know more about your reliability. This will create more business opportunities, such as sales and referrals. Customers will seek your services if they are aware of your competence. An entrepreneur reads marketing and business books, journals, publications, and reports. These resources will increase their knowledge about business functions. You can also network with business clubs to learn more about the industry. Attending seminars, training sessions, and workshops are also part of the continuous learning process if you want to succeed in the business industry. 8 Independence You should be responsible for all aspects of your business. Learn to handle multiple responsibilities. It is necessary to depend on yourself, particularly when you are starting the business; hence, possessing multiple competencies to manage different tasks can help you succeed. 9 Optimism Always project positivity in all your transactions. Create a professional impression on people you intend to get as your customer. I've never seen a depressed gloomy entrepreneur who was successful. 10 Passion Be passionate in your chosen field because you will be spending almost all your time and resources on it. Your love for work reflects the success of your venture. If you do not gain personal satisfaction from what you are doing, there is an excellent chance that your business will fail. 11 System Plan all aspects of the business. Analyze every business circumstance, research information and conclude. A good plan presents your entrepreneurial goal and the means to achieve it. It is like a roadmap that will bring you to your destination successfully. This also means having a time management system which is one of an entrepreneur's best friend. Being an entrepreneur involves different obstacles. Anticipate the unexpected. Being realistic about the demanding work a business requires is essential. Moreover, you need excitement to accept the tough challenges of entrepreneurship and small business ownership. Are you ready to work on your "11 Essential Qualities of a Successful Entrepreneur"? Click Here for a FREE Copy of "13 Tips For Success In Your Small Business Or Internet Business" CLICK HERE - GET STARTED About The Author Theodore Henderson works with business owners, entrepreneurs, and corporate professionals. He is an Amazon best-selling author, a Certified Career Coach, a Certified Leadership Coach, and a Certified Social Media Security Professional Powered by CompTIA. In addition he is the author of the business program “Launching Your Great Business Idea,” as well as the author of the following books; “The Wisdom Compass: Your 31-Day Journey to Wisdom-Filled Living”, “9 Simple Strategies to Becoming a Strong Leader” and the Security eBook “30 Smart Ways to Protect Yourself from Cyber Criminals" aimed at owners of Smartphones, Mobile Devices, and also those who have significant online activities including Social Media, financial services, etc. He is available for keynotes, seminars, and workshops. He may be reached through www.TheodoreHenderson.com.