The Important Attributes of Entrepreneurship

The Important Attributes of

ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Volker Hartzsch

The Important Attributes of Entrepreneurship While there is no known entrepreneurial gene in the human body, successful entrepreneurs tend to display certain similar qualities and attributes. It’s all part of the entrepreneurial mindset, and these are some of the key characteristics that many share:

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Good Decision-Making Facing

challenges,

issues

and

accomplished entrepreneurs and marvel at their confidence when speaking at events or difficult

launching products. However, they’ve learned

situations is par for the course for many

how to do this over time, and taking action can

entrepreneurs. Successful business owners

help develop confidence in a young upstart.

have developed the ability to look at a problem, consider all available information

Taking Responsibility

and make a decision. Similar to many skills, being decisive is something that can be

Entrepreneurs need to be held accountable –

honed on a daily basis.

by themselves and others – for their actions and outcomes. It doesn’t bode well for an

Confidence

entrepreneur to pass the buck or blame

Acting with confidence is something that

accountable at all times and take the

can be learned. Often, it’s easy to look at

necessary steps in any situation, good or bad.

others. Rather, they should hold themselves

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