Comments on: Do You Have What it Takes to be an Entrepreneur? http://www.businesspundit.com/do-you-have-what-it-takes-to-be-an-entrepreneur/ Entrepreneurship, Startup Companies and Business Philosophy Mon, 23 Nov 2009 02:54:25 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: myinternetbusiness http://www.businesspundit.com/do-you-have-what-it-takes-to-be-an-entrepreneur/comment-page-1/#comment-12765 myinternetbusiness Mon, 09 Mar 2009 20:28:33 +0000 http://www.businesspundit.com/do-you-have-what-it-takes-to-be-an-entrepreneur/#comment-12765 I agree people need to be made aware that it takes alot of hard work to be an entrepreneur and that nothing is 100% automated in this business. I agree people need to be made aware that it takes alot of hard work to be an entrepreneur and that nothing is 100% automated in this business.

]]> By: Michelle http://www.businesspundit.com/do-you-have-what-it-takes-to-be-an-entrepreneur/comment-page-1/#comment-9287 Michelle Mon, 29 Sep 2008 20:29:21 +0000 http://www.businesspundit.com/do-you-have-what-it-takes-to-be-an-entrepreneur/#comment-9287 Excellent post. I have been in business for 14 years and the one thing I have had a lot of is BELIEF! Also one of the comments above notes PERSEVERANCE and I would say that is an essential part of the puzzle. Anyone can learn the skills to be their own boss - it just takes a lot of drive and work! Excellent post. I have been in business for 14 years and the one thing I have had a lot of is BELIEF! Also one of the comments above notes PERSEVERANCE and I would say that is an essential part of the puzzle. Anyone can learn the skills to be their own boss – it just takes a lot of drive and work!

]]> By: Lei http://www.businesspundit.com/do-you-have-what-it-takes-to-be-an-entrepreneur/comment-page-1/#comment-4218 Lei Wed, 30 Apr 2008 07:29:24 +0000 http://www.businesspundit.com/do-you-have-what-it-takes-to-be-an-entrepreneur/#comment-4218 Great post...you pretty much outlined all the key elements to start up a successful business... I lost alot of money in the early days because I jumped into the water without testing the temperature. From 9 elements you listed, I find market research is the most important step. Before take on a big project, it's best to start with a lower end product that's easy and quick to produce. Release onto the market and see how people are responding. Collect feedback and then move on to the next stage. Quite often, there will be alot of adjustment and adaptations before an idea mature into a successful venture. Great post…you pretty much outlined all the key elements to start up a successful business…

I lost alot of money in the early days because I jumped into the water without testing the temperature. From 9 elements you listed, I find market research is the most important step.

Before take on a big project, it’s best to start with a lower end product that’s easy and quick to produce. Release onto the market and see how people are responding. Collect feedback and then move on to the next stage.

Quite often, there will be alot of adjustment and adaptations before an idea mature into a successful venture.

]]> By: Ben Jones http://www.businesspundit.com/do-you-have-what-it-takes-to-be-an-entrepreneur/comment-page-1/#comment-4143 Ben Jones Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:25:53 +0000 http://www.businesspundit.com/do-you-have-what-it-takes-to-be-an-entrepreneur/#comment-4143 Excellent post...I have actually written several about this topic on my own blog. I would defintiely agree with Mike though that "perserverance" must be on the list. I would also add "discipline" in their somewhere. Discipline is vital when it comes to managing both your time and your finances. Without it, you are setting yourself up for failure. Keep up the good work. I'll be back often! Excellent post…I have actually written several about this topic on my own blog. I would defintiely agree with Mike though that “perserverance” must be on the list. I would also add “discipline” in their somewhere. Discipline is vital when it comes to managing both your time and your finances. Without it, you are setting yourself up for failure.

Keep up the good work. I’ll be back often!

]]> By: The Ultimate Top Ten List For Small Business | Business Pundit http://www.businesspundit.com/do-you-have-what-it-takes-to-be-an-entrepreneur/comment-page-1/#comment-3486 The Ultimate Top Ten List For Small Business | Business Pundit Mon, 31 Mar 2008 19:23:36 +0000 http://www.businesspundit.com/do-you-have-what-it-takes-to-be-an-entrepreneur/#comment-3486 [...] In an effort to bring you a fabulous Top Ten List, I found that there were quite a few worthy lists out there already.  And so I present to you – the mother of all small business top ten lists.  These resources touch on many of the skills and characteristics it takes to be an entrepreneur. [...] [...] In an effort to bring you a fabulous Top Ten List, I found that there were quite a few worthy lists out there already.  And so I present to you – the mother of all small business top ten lists.  These resources touch on many of the skills and characteristics it takes to be an entrepreneur. [...]

]]> By: Nimmy http://www.businesspundit.com/do-you-have-what-it-takes-to-be-an-entrepreneur/comment-page-1/#comment-3234 Nimmy Tue, 18 Mar 2008 04:54:51 +0000 http://www.businesspundit.com/do-you-have-what-it-takes-to-be-an-entrepreneur/#comment-3234 Nice post...! :) How about adding knowledge of competition and substitues in the first list and creativity in the second? Nice post…! :)
How about adding knowledge of competition and substitues in the first list and creativity in the second?

]]> By: Mike http://www.businesspundit.com/do-you-have-what-it-takes-to-be-an-entrepreneur/comment-page-1/#comment-3216 Mike Sun, 16 Mar 2008 06:31:22 +0000 http://www.businesspundit.com/do-you-have-what-it-takes-to-be-an-entrepreneur/#comment-3216 Hi David, Great article! The only thing I would add is putting PERSEVERENCE as numbers 2,4,6 and 8 on your list of common traits. Mike Hi David,

Great article! The only thing I would add is putting PERSEVERENCE as numbers 2,4,6 and 8 on your list of common traits.

Mike

]]> By: jason http://www.businesspundit.com/do-you-have-what-it-takes-to-be-an-entrepreneur/comment-page-1/#comment-3126 jason Tue, 11 Mar 2008 04:57:14 +0000 http://www.businesspundit.com/do-you-have-what-it-takes-to-be-an-entrepreneur/#comment-3126 Excellent article. very motivating. Thank you for sharing you perspective on the topic. Excellent article. very motivating. Thank you for sharing you perspective on the topic.

]]> By: Milos http://www.businesspundit.com/do-you-have-what-it-takes-to-be-an-entrepreneur/comment-page-1/#comment-3108 Milos Mon, 10 Mar 2008 16:28:07 +0000 http://www.businesspundit.com/do-you-have-what-it-takes-to-be-an-entrepreneur/#comment-3108 I think you must have "Funding" twice in your list, and the "connections" is missing. Nice post I think you must have “Funding” twice in your list, and the “connections” is missing. Nice post

]]> By: Megan http://www.businesspundit.com/do-you-have-what-it-takes-to-be-an-entrepreneur/comment-page-1/#comment-3094 Megan Sun, 09 Mar 2008 11:02:30 +0000 http://www.businesspundit.com/do-you-have-what-it-takes-to-be-an-entrepreneur/#comment-3094 Nice article. Its refreshing to see that people actually post that there are qualities and work to being an entreprenuer. I see far to many sites over hyping automation. It drives me crazy as any true entreprenuer knows that there is work involved to creating success. Thanks for an honest article and veiws refreshing. I will be back for more Megan Nice article. Its refreshing to see that people actually post that there are qualities and work to being an entreprenuer. I see far to many sites over hyping automation. It drives me crazy as any true entreprenuer knows that there is work involved to creating success.

Thanks for an honest article and veiws refreshing. I will be back for more

Megan

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