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Characteristics of Entrepreneurs

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There is something special about entrepreneurs. They have a world of their own because they don’t quite look at things the same way that we do. 

Making money, businesses, and empires out of ideas. But how do they get there? What sets an entrepreneur apart from the rest of the population?

There are some characteristics that entrepreneurs have that just set them apart. 

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Flexible

There isn’t always a proven formula to get a business off the ground. Yet, an entrepreneur will find a way to get their business off the ground in the most agile way. 

They will take a base idea and find the pivot point to take it from a start-up to a success. 

They view things differently and will remain flexible to get the job done. 

There isn’t always a proven formula to get a business off the ground. Yet, an entrepreneur will find a way to get their business off the ground in the most agile way. Click To Tweet

Resilient

Knock them down 7 times, and they will get up 8. Failure or giving up is not in their vocabulary. 

People make mistakes, and as such, resilience is an essential part of picking up and getting on with what they have to do. 

When you start a business, you learn all the time. What makes money, what puts people off making a purchase. 

Rolling with the punches and moving forward. 

Focused 

Paul Ognibene of Cohasset is one such example of focus. Ensuring that the Urban Spaces project was successful. 

Entrepreneurs are focused to an extreme degree. 

They simply don’t have time to consider that they aren’t on the right path. Entrepreneurs don’t have time for second-guessing, getting sidetracked, or losing sight of the final goal. 

Keeping in mind why the business was started, what it brings to the world, and how to make a profit with it. 

Communication

Have you ever been to a networking event and spoken to someone that left a lasting impression? 

You were most likely speaking to an entrepreneur. 

Entrepreneurs can get their ideas across clearly, talk through the finer details and say it all with authority and confidence. 

Clear and concise communication is one of the strongest calling cards of an entrepreneur

“As an entrepreneur running and/or owning a business, it is important for you to stay on top of leadership trends so that you know how to get the best out of people and find the right fits for different positions. Whether you lead a team yourself, or need to employ people who will supervise, you should be clear on the trends that are affecting leadership and business success as a result. Read on for some of the key trends you need to know about today.” – Top Leadership Trends All Entrepreneurs Should Be Aware Of

Versatility

Most entrepreneurs will have a number of failures before they find what works best for them. 

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During those years of trial and error, they will handle multiple roles within their business. 

An entrepreneur needs to cover accountancy, pitching, communications, social media, running the business, and networking. 

Not to mention admin, hiring, lead generations, and more. 

Most entrepreneurs will also be the face and voice of the company. When you call, the person you speak to will be them. An email? The response will be from them too. 

Entrepreneurs know and understand all facets of their business because they have built it in such a way it involved versatility from them. 

Entrepreneurs have a clear vision of what they and their businesses bring to the community and the world. 

And that focus and knowledge allow them to work and create in a way that many people don’t have. 

Here are some big names that people associate with being entrepreneurial:

  • Bill Gates
  • Elon Musk
  • Steve Jobs
  • Thomas Edison
  • Jack Ma

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