Entrepreneurship

Mr. Bernstein

What Does it Take to Be an Entrepreneur?

pp 32-39September 2015

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Who Are Entrepreneurs?• Nearly half under 35• 40% did not complete college• Often worked when teens or pre-teens• 62% had close relatives who owned a business• Often had a role model

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Characteristics of Successful Entrepreneurs• Goal Oriented• Ambitious / Determined• Creative• Confident• Ability to Act Quickly• Independent• Stay Up To DateIs this you? Is this who you would like to become?

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Entrepreneurship Skills• Good communicators: Face-to-face, phone and electronic• Adept at Basic Math• Problem-Solving Skills• Technology/computer Oriented• Decision-Making – Thoughtful and Rational• Organizing and Planning• Teamwork and Leadership • Social Skills• Adaptability• Basic Business Acumen

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Your Profile• Entreprenuerial Aptitude Test Achievers• Don’t be afraid to show your best• Have goals, write them down• Maintain confidence• Ad Astra Per Aspera