Entrepreneurs characteristics
Posted in Entrepreneur on March 2nd, 2008Characteristics are distinguishing traits or qualities, like honesty. courage, integrity or punctuality. Entrepreneurs have many favorable independent characteristics which make them successful and extraordinary persons. However, their businss success depends on realistic goals and hardwork. Usually, goals are achievable if these are based on the abilities, interest and resources of individuals. The most important charateristics of entrepreneurs are Leadeship. Entrepreneur are leaders by the very nature of their functions. They are people who are task-oriented. They are effective planners, organizers and implementors. And they are achievers. Qualitiies of essential leadership are being selfless dedication, with purpose and vision, they have courage and conviction. Leaders can be enthusiasm with intergrity, tact and hardwork.
Leaders treat their fellowmen like human beings. They respect human dignity, and are aware of other human needs like belongingness, security, fulfillment and love. Entrepreneurs do not exploit their workers or employees. Instead, entrepreneurs promote the welfare of their employees.
Positive thinkers, Entrepreneur are positve thinkers. They think of success and bright sides. Such success consciousness leads entrepreneurs to success. Success beigets success.
There is nothing wrong within thinking and acquiring money and more money if it is used properly. Those who have plenty of money can satisfy their legitimate human needs, and be able to help others, especially the poor. There are many rich entrepreneurs who are actively engaged in civic and humanitarian projects.
Individuals who always think of failures and other negative thoughts get exactly what they think. Their failure consciousness or defeatist attitude gives them failure after failure. The poor became poorere because they think of poverty. While the rich become richer because thy think of wealth.
Decision maker. Entrepreneurs make decisions. They cannot avoid this. Being creative or innovative, they always make decisions on how to improve their products, how to create new markets, how increase consumers satisfaction or how to maximize profits. The success of their business depends on their ability to make the right decisions.