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5 signs you could be an entrepreneur
Taking the bold step into entrepreneurship is something some people are born to do. Your personality traits could line up with the possibility of starting up a company of your own, without you even knowing it. The exciting prospect of going at it alone can be an attractive proposition to many, but only a select few have what it takes. Here are 5 signs you could be an entrepreneur:
- Inkling – For all potential entrepreneurs, there will be that vague notion that you could have a chance to make it on your own. The inkling you’ll get might not be entirely clear at first, but the fact you’ve got it in your head that you see potential gaps in the market can kindle your ideas and turn them into reality.
- Passion – Far too many people now work without feeling any passion at all for what they are doing. The passion you feel can lead you to a happy life, doing what you truly want. Having ideas is one thing, but you getting excited about them is another thing entirely. That energy you get from your own ideas shows how passionate you feel about them and that you have a chance to do what you truly want.
- Commitment and drive – In order to implement your ideas your going to need to have the natural commitment and drive to finish something you’ve started. There won’t be anyone looking over your shoulder. Your going to be solely responsible for everything that you do, so commitment and the drive to follow things through is a must. Entrepreneurs have a tendency to have ideas but become impatient when it comes to getting results, always stick to it and your hard work will pay off.
- Can’t turn off – Ideas have been floating round your head all day, even when your sitting at home you can’t stop thinking about the possibilities of starting up something of your own. Every potential entrepreneur struggles to separate their work from their downtime. That inability to relax is because you know you are on to something, so don’t hold yourself back.
- Self–belief – Having enough confidence in yourself and your abilities is a vital characteristic in any in any walk of life. You being confident in your ability will put you in great stead to really put yourself out there as an entrepreneur. Confidence in your ideas will only lead to you good things, and if you have the commitment to match you will be nothing but a success in self-employment.
Entrepreneurship could be the dream job you’ve never even thought about. The opportunity to be your own boss is an attractive proposition to most, but never underestimate the level of desire and drive needed to reach the top. That inkling you’ve been getting could change your life for the better, so don’t be scared to follow your passions and ideas.
Ian Kirk
Founder at Opportunity Marketing
Ian is the founder of Opportunity Marketing marketing, with over 18 years of experience in successfully setting up marketing departments, creating marketing strategies and implementing these strategies across a wide number of SME companies in both the B2B and B2C sectors through a variety of channels.