10 Characteristics of Successful Entrepreneurs

Do you have what it takes?

Embarking on a journey to open a business is no easy task! Not only does it take a viable, strong business concept and funding, it also takes an individual or group of individuals with a certain set of characteristics.

According to Harvard Business School Online there are 10 Characteristics of Successful Entrepreneurs.

10 Characteristics of Successful Entrepreneurs

  1. Curiosity
  2. Structured Experimentation
  3. Adaptability
  4. Decisiveness 
  5. Team Building 
  6. Risk Tolerance
  7. Comfortable with Failure
  8. Persistence
  9. Innovation
  10. Long-Term Focus

How do you stack up with each of these characteristics? Where are your strengths and weaknesses? How can you work on areas that need improvement?

Head over to Harvard Business School Online to read the entire article and learn more about what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur.

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