Characteristics of Entrepreneur

Why is being an entrepreneur risky?

• Because there are no more creative enterprises to create a business out of.
• Because entrepreneurs always fail.
• Because you often risk your own personal wealth.
• Because people don't trust entrepreneurs.

Bill Gates is probably all of the following EXCEPT:

• independent.
• a risk-taker.
• an effective communicator.
• someone who relies on the opinions of others.

If you possess excellent organizational skills, but are risk-averse and don't like taking initiative, would being an entrepreneur be a good profession for you?

• Yes, entrepreneurs should be risk-averse.
• No, entrepreneurs should rely on others to organize the business.
• No, entrepreneurs must be risk-takers who take initiative and have excellent organizational skills.
• Yes, all you need is good organizational skills.

Not afraid to do new things  is what characteristic?

• Risk Taker
• Human Relations Skills
• Problem-solving & Decision-making Skills
• Independent

Knowledge of computers and how to use them productively is what characteristic?

• Goal-Oriented
• Basic Business Skills
• Technical Skills
• Math Skills

Looking at new ways of  doing things, developing  solutions to problems is what characteristic?                                                                                                                        

• Goal-Oriented
• Creative
• Independent
• Responsible

focused on developing a plan and  achieving your goals is what characteristic?                                                                                                                                                  

• Math Skills
• Goal-oriented
• inquisitive
• Technical Skills

Not giving up; keep trying is what characteristic?

• Persistent
• Responsible
• Self-Confident
• Creative

Asking questions and seeking answers is what characteristic?

• Math Skills
• Communication Skills
• Inquisitive
• None of the answers

An entrepreneur is someone who assumes the ________ of starting and operating his or her own business.

• challenges
• risks
• headache
• responsibility