These 25 common characteristics of successful enterpreneurs are points taken from a book called Ultimate Homebased Business Handbook. I will only list the 25 characteristics for you to have a glance through and apply some thinking.
They are quite straight forward points which can be rather self-explanatory. But if you wish to read more about each point without having to read the book, you can read this article that is an excerpt of the Ultimate Homebased Business Handbook. If you really want to get down to the details, then read the book.
Here are the common traits of a successful enterpreneur. There is no short cut or easy way out. Each of these traits need discipline, hard and smart work!
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1. They enjoy what they do.
2. They take their work seriously.
3. They plan everything, from A to Z.
4. They are wise in managing their finances.
5. They sell and close the sale.
6. They know that customer is king.
7. They are not afraid to self promote.
8. They know how to position and project a positive image for the business and themselves.
9. They get to know their customers.
10. They take advantage of technology and make use of it to their greatest efficiency.
11. They hire the right people.
12. They become the expert in their own field.
13. They differentiate and create a competitive advantage for themselves.
14. They upgrade the level of knowledge and keep improving themselves.
15. They make it easy for customers to reach them.
16. They create a positive and reliable reputation for the business and themselves.
17. They directly sell the benefits of their products and services, not just hard pushing on products.
18. They network and get involved with parties or communities that help to grow the business.
19. They focus and play smart to grab attention without spending a lot of money.
20. They are good negotiators.
21. They have a proper and professional work place that will not distract them from work.
22. They are systematic and organised, and establish good processes to work.
23. They take time off to live life. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.
24. They don’t do everything themselves, they delegate and stay focused.
25. They never fail to follow up consistently.
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Thank you for sharing. Though most of them are common to our knowledge, we often don’t practise them although we know it. It is sometimes these obvious and simple traits that help people rise to the top. We should endeavour to put them to use if we want to be succeed too.