- An Entrepreneur, according to Oxford Dictionary is "A person who sets up a business or businesses, taking on financial risks in the hope of profit."
And, Urbandictionary.com, a popular online website for informal definitions defines Entrepreneur as
"Knows a little of something but lots of everything. Loves starting things then delegating them to others. Hates bosses, rules, authority and taxes. Thinks Donald Trump should have a golden statue erected in his honor. Probably doesn't really know how to spell entrepreneur."
Ask any entrepreneur and (s)he'll readily relate with the latter one rather than the one given by oxford dictionary. Being an entrepreneur is more than just being an owner of a business, it's being an innovator, a daredevil, a visionary, a gambler and what not!
Be it the discouraging employment market or a generation with enough resources to vision and aspire, ours is an age of evolution of a new breed of homo sapiens.
Okay, so should you get you step in or stay away from the boots of an entrepreneur?
Interesting question!
This can't be judged by tossing up a coin in the air. No, just can't!
Let's see how you should decide that...
Do you have what it takes to be a 'JOB Creator'?
Entrepreneurs are very particular bunch. They usually don’t fit a common mould. When they look at the world around them, they don’t 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?
- Self-Starter - Being an entrepreneur entails initiating something. Entrepreneurs see an opportunity to seize it, and start a business.
- Enjoys big challenges – Entrepreneurs like challenges. They like to push the limits and test themselves against the world. The trill of beating a challenge is just as rewarding as the profit that follows.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Flexible – Entrepreneurs wear many hats. If there is a problem, they simply can’t call up Bob form 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 know when it’s time to bring in additional managers to help with the business.
- 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.
- 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.”
No that you know what is an Entrepreneur and what makes a successful one, get off your butts and start making some noise and/or money. Life is short! Live it!
What do you think? Do you know what it is to be an Entrepreneur? Did I leave any important actions out? Please write a comment. I’d really like to know your take!
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