ENT - Traits of Successful Entrepreneurs [LESSON]

Traits of Successful Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurs | Knowledge Point

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ā“ What do each of the quotes above have in common? If you guessed they are quotes from successful entrepreneurs, then you are correct! An entrepreneur is a person who starts and operates a business and assumes the financial risk for the sake of making a profit.

An entrepreneur must:

  1. Recognize a business opportunity.
  2. Organize resources to take advantage of this opportunity.
  3. Implement the business plan.

Anatomy of an Entrepreneur | Activity

Explore the activity below to learn more about the attributes and characteristics of an entrepreneur.

Reflection

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A successful entrepreneur possesses the passion and drive to start and operate a business while assuming a large portion of the financial risk. Not all entrepreneurs possess the same attributes, but there are some similar characteristics that many successful entrepreneurs possess. Learning more about the traits of successful entrepreneurs and the unique characteristics of these individuals can help you identify if entrepreneurship is right for you.

 

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