ENTREPRENEUR

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• An individual who undertakes the risk associated with creating, organizing, and owning a business.

• ​Persistent Creative​

• ​Responsibile ​Goal-Oriented

• ​Independent ​Risk Taker

• ​Self-confident Organized

• ​Strong Work Ethic Flexible

  Inquisitive Passionate

• Entrepreneurs work until a job is done. 

• They are determined to overcome problems and to pursue their goals in order to make their business successful. 

​Entrepreneurs are constantly looking for new ways to solve problems. 

​ An entrepreneur is accountable for his/her actions and does what is required. 

​Entrepreneurs are curious about things that may affect their business. They are not afraid to ask questions or to conduct research in order to solve problems.

​Entrepreneurs develop a plan of action and must make decisions to help achieve that plan. 

• Entrepreneurs want to make their own decisions.   

• They set their own schedules and are able to work without supervision.

​Entrepreneurs believe in themselves and know they can do what they set their mind to doing.

• Entrepreneurs look for challenging opportunities. 

• They are not afraid to take risks.

• ​Communication skills

• ​Interpersonal skills

• ​Math skills

• ​Problem-solving and decision making skills

• ​Basic business skills

• Entrepreneurs need effective communication skills in order to gather the information necessary to organize and run their business. 

• Entrepreneurs must develop writing, speaking, and listening skills. 

• Example 1: If you are a plumber, you must be able to listen to your customer to determine what is wrong so you can fix it. You must also be able to tell the customer what you did to fix the problem.

• Example 2: You need to be able to write well so you can create flyers for your business.

• It is essential that entrepreneurs be able to work with and get along with others. They need to enjoy meeting and talking to people.

• If you do not enjoy meeting and talking to people, it will be hard to take care of your customers.

​The ability to identify problems, brainstorm and analyze answers, and implement the best solutions.

​All of the abilities, talents and previous experiences you need to make an informed, rational choice

​The specialized knowledge and expertise required to perform specific tasks and use specific tools and programs in real world situations.

​A foundation for success in the business world and include soft skills like communication, along with analytical and organizational skills that help a business succeed.

• Basic arithmetic and knowledge of basic record keeping are needed for the entrepreneur to make purchase decisions, calculate profit, and complete financial statements.

• Example 1: Jose has to compare the costs for supplies from two different vendors. He is using math skills to make sure he gets the best price for the products he sells in his store

• Example 2: Zoey is adding the money she made from sales this month and subtracting it from the costs she had to find out how much profit her business made.

• Entrepreneurs must make decisions and solve problems every day.

• Example: Jenis accidentally ordered too much lip gloss. She decides to have a sale to try to sell the extra products instead of keeping the stock and slowly selling it.

• A customer complains that Devin does not have their size shirt in stock. Devin offers to order the shirt and ship to to the customer.

• Computer skills are essential in almost every business.

• Example 1: You will use software, like spreadsheets for tracking money and inventory and documents to send letters

• You will use technology to promote your products with a website and social media.

• Entrepreneurs must have a basic understanding of how the economy works.

• They also need a basic understanding about the functions of business: accounting/finance, marketing, and management.

• Example 1: Ayana plans a marketing campaign to increase sales around the Christmas holiday.