Qualities Of Successful Entrepreneurs

By Susan Martin

What makes a successful business owner or entrepreneur? Some say creativity, others say passion, organization, or leadership skills. In fact, there have been many qualities identified with successful entrepreneurs. Here (in no particular order) are some of the most significant. How many entrepreneurial traits do you possess?

Energy
Passion
Assertiveness
Novelty
Initiative
Creativity
Imagination
Be a self starter
Time Management
Follow-through
Be ready for anything
Think positively
Believe in yourself
Ability to make decisions
Not being afraid or embarrassed to ask for help
Effectiveness at persuasion
Problem solving skills
Ability to be flexible, adaptable, and creative
Think "out of the box"
The ability to produce results
Ability to take risks and do so in a calculated way
Enjoyment of the ride
Negotiation and compromise
Exacting and exhaustive mentality
Sense of Urgency
Resilience after Failure
Alertness
Leadership
Stress management
Persistence
Confidence
The ability to reflect and improve
The ability to plan, act and think strategically

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Susan Martin, professional business coach, based in NYC, created Business Sanity to help business owners and independent professionals who struggle with marketing, management and productivity; want to increase profits, avoid burnout and run their business most effectively. To find out how you can make more money with less effort and stress; visit Susan on the web and subscribe to Business Sanity Tips or schedule your free consultation.