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5 Signs You Have What it Takes To Be a Successful Entrepreneur!

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Making the decision to start a business can be a life changing experience, but how do you know if you have what it takes to go the distance and build a successful company? Yes, you need passion, determination, persistence, and the ability to bounce back from the unexpected that would give the Michelin Man pause. However, there are some subtle personality qualities that nearly all successful entrepreneurs share and if you have or are thinking of starting your own business it might be a good idea to see if you are a part of this selective group. So, let’s take a look at 5 of the most common traits of successful entrepreneurs.

Entrepreneurs Always Look for What’s Next.

When most people reach a goal they think, “I did it! Time to sit back and enjoy it for a while.” An entrepreneur thinks, “Great, what’s next?” A dear friend of mine is mega author Debbie Macomber. When she first started out she wrote one book that turned into a series, which turned into several, that turned into a hit movie made for television, which turned into her own television series.

Debbie has taken the opportunity to build a few of the storybook businesses that are the backdrop for her books into actual businesses that her corporation owns in the little town where she lives and she has plans for even more enterprises. Entrepreneurs like Debbie Macomber don’t stop with one big achievement. They’re always looking forward to their next challenge.

Entrepreneurs Can Have Control Issues.

It has taken me a while, but many years ago I made a conscious choice to strike a balance between closely monitoring the inner workings of my business and letting the talented people who work for me, do what they do best. It turns out I am not alone. It seems quite a few of my friends who are also business owners have been confronted with the same challenge. It is important to be fully aware of what is going on within your company. However, most control issues are based in some sort of fear, and fear can be a death sentence to most businesses.

Hovering over every aspect of your business can become detrimental to getting things done and impede creativity and innovation from your staff. It can also stress out employees, who have been brought on precisely so you don’t have to make each and every decision. If you fall into this category it may give you some comfort to know that both Steve Jobs and Bill Gates have been described at one time or another as control freaks.

Successful Entrepreneurs are Fiercely Determined!

As an entrepreneur, you’ve got to love hard work, long hours, and be willing to take a lot of risk. Understanding that 75 percent of new businesses fail, only an entrepreneur who is unbelievably determined will knowingly and eagerly face those kinds of odds.

In the beginning you will struggle financially and work unbelievably long hours. You might even feel a bit lonely, because while everyone else is out enjoying their evenings and weekends, you will be toiling away usually on your own, determined to overcome your next hurdle and reach your next goal.

Entrepreneurs Don’t Fit the Standard Mold.

Many entrepreneurs describe themselves as not fitting in with the crowd. While it’s not always easy to be the outsider, thanks to notable entrepreneurs such as Bill Gates, Arianna Huffington, Sir Richard Branson, Sheryl Sandberg, and Coco Chanel, we now generally recognize that the ability to see things from a different point view from the rest of the world is an attribute that can help move society forward and drive innovation. None of these individuals would strike you as socially comfortable. In fact, nearly all of them identify themselves as introverts. It is this quality that tends to make them better listeners, a key asset in leadership and a successful business.

Successful Entrepreneurs Start Early.

Generally speaking entrepreneurs show an innovative interest in making money at a young age. As a youngster I pestered my parents to allow me to work in berry fields, caring for children, even as a lifeguard at a local community pool so I could have money of my own.

Like many entrepreneurs, as time went on I became less driven about money and more driven by freedom, independence, opportunity for unbridled creativity, and the ability to operate my own company at a higher level of integrity than the business owners I had worked for. Eventually, my driving force became focused on how I could offer the best quality products and services in my industry to my customers.

Something Special to Help You Get Started!

If you identify with any of these classical characteristics chances are you may be a natural entrepreneur. To help you get started I have created a Business Startup Checklist you can download right now to help you stay on track and successfully build your business. Get yours here! We are all about empowerment here at The Spectrum Post and we want to see you succeed!

 

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