Being positive throughout
the good and bad times is a
very important skill for
entrepreneurs to have; it
will enhance the overall
performance of their
business idea and success.
Vision
Having a vision of what it is you want
from your entrepreneurial plan will
give you a better idea of where you
want to be and help you to physically
create what you see in your head.
Initiative
Having the will to do things yourself
without being told to do it is a highly
recommended skill for an
entrepreneur, it shows that you can
make decisions based on your own
mind and not have other people
telling you their opinion and altering
what you think about things (this is
just one example of initiative).
Drive & Persistance
Being driven towards your
goals is one of the most
important aspects of being a
successful entrepreneur.
Pushing your ideas and
persistent, as an
entrepreneur makes
you look determined
and serious about
what it is you want to
do which is highly
important.
Resilience
Being able to bounce back and remain positive
after things don't go quite to plan is very
important as an entrepreneur; to not let things
knock you down and be able to get back up again.
Risk Tolerance
Having the courage to take risks and be able to deal
with the outcome if they go wrong is a good
attribute to have a an entrepreneur as you will need
to take risks in order to succeed and develop your ideas.
Leadership Skills
These skills are more
interpersonal characteristics
that can be adapted and
improved.
Good Communication
This is a skill that is helpful in all areas of life, not just as an
entrepreneur. It will help to put across you idea in a more thorough
way and let people know what it is you want. - the result will be
much more accurate and smooth running.
Good Negotiation
The act of getting the best value for your money is
highly important, therefore being good with your words
and being able to persuade people with your opinion is a
perfect attribute to have for this role.
Goal Setting
Setting weekly, monthly or
yearly goals is important as an
entrepreneur, mainly to
monitor your progress and give
yourself something to work
towards.