2018-entrepreneurship Reading-materials.docx

ENTREPRENEURSHIP READING MATERIALS INTRODUCTION WHAT IS A ENTREPRENEUR?  People who own, operate, and take the risk of a business venture.  Entrepreneurship is the process of running a business to ones own.  Entrepreneurship try to identify the needs of the marketplace and to meet those needs by supplying a services or product  Entrepreneurs assume risk. CHARACTERISTICS OF SUCCESSFUL ENTREPRENEURS  Persistent Entrepreneurs are willing to work until a job done, no matter how log time it takes.  Creative Entrepreneurs continually look for new ways to solve old problem Entrepreneurs do not pass the buck. They take responsibility for their decisions and actions  Decisions Actions  Entrepreneurs want to know as much as possible about anything that might affect their ventures. They conduct research and ask questions to solve problems.  Entrepreneurs decide where they want to go and then set out to get there.  Entrepreneurs want to set their own agendas and schedules. They want to make their own decisions.  Entrepreneurs have high expectations of themselves.  Entrepreneurs believe in themselves and act accordingly  Entrepreneurs like to take risks, but they are not reckless. They seek opportunities that offer both a challenge and a reasonable chance of success.  Once entrepreneurs achieve their goals, they begin looking for new challenges.  Entrepreneurs are doers as opposed to spectators. They make decisions and act on them.  Entrepreneurs are energetic and passionate about their pursuits  Position yourself as a leader.  Deliver (When/ Where/ How) value not just quick profit.  Seek new ideas especially beyond your filed.  Build long term Relationships.  Inspire you team.  Know what your clients really want.  Look for results not reasons.

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