EDITORIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Why business owners avoid help in times of need By Christian Harbeck, franchise partner at ActionCOACH Entrepreneurs share very similar characteristics; they are determined, confident, self-driven and many demonstrate a strong appetite for risk. It is these positive traits that drives success. On the flipside, these characteristics can result in entrepreneurs resisting the support and guidance from others. Why? Because when you are decisive and used to being in charge, it is difficult to accept help. Here’s the top three causes: pride, prejudice and price.
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