Most of us have probably thought it a time or two in life…”wish I could just open my own business and be my own boss” or you could have more serious thoughts of “I wish I could tell my boss to take a hike and do my own thing.” Whatever the case may be, deciding if you are the entrepreneur type is the question. There are many facets of your personality to consider before taking the dive into becoming your own business owner.
As Forbes.com states, being an entrepreneur is about passion and determination. They have a drive like no other and when something in the business goes haywire, they blame no one but themselves. In my opinion, that is an excellent description of the successful entrepreneurs that I know. Also, there are a variety of qualities that make an entrepreneur who they are and in turn make them a success at what they do.
- Self Motivated – This is a biggie! You may get sick of having to go into the office everyday and having someone breathe down your neck but some people require this to stay motivated. If you begin your own business, you are responsible to yourself. You must motivate and push yourself like you never have before.
- Organized – This is a characteristic that is vital. When you begin the adventure of your own business, there are generally a thousand irons in the fire. You must remember each one, what has been accomplished, what hasn’t etc.
- Persuasive – You are about trying to persuade others to buy into your idea or product. You must be the type of person that people will listen to and believe in you.
- Personable – How many times have you not been back somewhere because you couldn’t stand who you were dealing with? This happens more often than we realize. You must be someone that people want to be around!
- Adaptable – It is all about rolling with the punches when you are an entrepreneur. Things are not always going to go right the first, second or tenth time. You must keep on keeping on.
- Resourceful – Be creative in coming up with ways to fund your idea. Going in deep debt quickly is a big problem! Consider using free or low cost online tools and free social media to help promote your business. Also, don’t be afraid to ask friends and family that believe in you for support.
- LOVE WHAT YOU DO! –Absolute necessity! You must 100 percent believe and enjoy what you are doing or it is going to be very hard to get the self motivation that you need.
Perhaps these qualities describe you! Maybe it is time you set out to pursue the dream you have been considering for so long. Please feel free to browse our blog and knowledge center for insights into different business structures, management tips and much more.
If you decide to make that dream come true, we would appreciate the opportunity to help you decide how to incorporate your business. At Maxfilings, we are highly knowledgeable at helping you form an LLC and in a variety of other aspects regarding incorporating your business. We hope your journey as an entrepreneur is a success!