3'01 Characteristics of Successful Entrepreneurs

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3.01 Characteristics of Successful Entrepreneurs
3.01 Recall personal characteristics and skills
needed for a successful entrepreneur.
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What is an entrepreneur?
An individual who undertakes the risk associated
with creating, organizing, and owning a business.
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Personal characteristics of successful
entrepreneurs

• Persistent
• Creative
• Responsible
• Inquisitive

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Personal characteristics of successful
entrepreneurs

• Goal-oriented
• Independent
• Self-confident
• Risk taker

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Skills needed by successful entrepreneurs

• Communication skills
• Human relations skills
• Math skills

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Skills needed by successful entrepreneurs

• Problem-solving and
• Decision-making skills
• Technical skills
• Basic business skills