QUALITIES,

ATTRIBUTES, AND
CHARACTERISTICS OF
AN ENTREPRENEUR
Discussant:
Glaiza R. Waje
Dan Jane Vergara
Mara Veil U. Fabian
 QUALITIES, ATTRIBUTES, AND
CHARACTERISTICS OF AN
ENTREPRENEUR

In order to organize and run a business successfully,

an entrepreneur must possess certain traits
important for driving success.

Every entrepreneur should have the following

necessary skills to run his/her business smoothly.
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CHARACTERISTICS OF AN
ENTREPRENEUR

QUALITIES OF AN ENTREPRENEUR
1. Discipline –
These individuals are focused on making their
business work, and eliminate any hindrances or
distractions to their goals. They have
overarching strategies and outline the tactics to
accomplish them.
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CHARACTERISTICS OF AN
ENTREPRENEUR
2. Confidence –

The entrepreneur does not ask questions about

whether they can succeed or whether they are
worthy to success. They are confident with the
knowledge that will make their business
succeed. They exude that confidence in
everything they do.
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CHARACTERISTICS OF AN
ENTREPRENEUR
3. Open Mind –

Entrepreneurs realize that every event and situation

is a business opportunity. Ideas are constantly being
generated about workflows and efficiency, people
skills and potential new business. They have the
ability to look at everything around them and focus
it toward their goals.
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CHARACTERISTICS OF AN
ENTREPRENEUR

4. Self starter –

Entrepreneurs know that if something needs to

be done, they should start it themselves. They
set the parameters and make sure that projects
follow the path. They are proactive, not waiting
for someone to give them permission.
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CHARACTERISTICS OF AN
ENTREPRENEUR

5. Competitive –

Many companies are formed because an

entrepreneur knows that they can do a job
better than another.
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CHARACTERISTICS OF AN
ENTREPRENEUR
6. Creativity –

One facet of creativity is being able to make

connections between seemingly unrelated
events or situations. Entrepreneurs often come
up with solutions which are the synthesis of
other items. They will purpose products to
market them to new industries.
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CHARACTERISTICS OF AN
ENTREPRENEUR
7. Determination –

Entrepreneurs are not thwarted by their defeats.

They look at defeat as an opportunity for success.
They are determined to make all of their endeavors
succeed, so will try and try again until it does.
Successful entrepreneurs do not believe that
something cannot be done.
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CHARACTERISTICS OF AN
ENTREPRENEUR

8. Strong People Skills –

The entrepreneurs has strong communication

skill to sell the product and motivate employees.
Most successful entrepreneurs know how to
motivate their employees so the business grows
overall.
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CHARACTERISTICS OF AN
ENTREPRENEUR
9. Strong work ethics –

The successful entrepreneur will often be the

first person to arrive at the office and the last
one to leave. They will come in on their days off
to make their expectations. Their mind is
constantly on their work, whether they are in or
out of the workplace.
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CHARACTERISTICS OF AN
ENTREPRENEUR
10. Passion –

Passion is the most important trait of the

successful entrepreneur. They genuinely love
their work. They are willing to put in those extra
hours to make business succeed because there
is a joy their business gives which goes beyond
money.
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CHARACTERISTICS OF AN
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ATTRIBUTES OF A SUCCESSFUL
ENTREPRENEUR
Entrepreneurs come from range of age groups and
backgrounds, but not everyone has what it takes to
be – or would even enjoy being - their own boss.
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CHARACTERISTICS OF AN
ENTREPRENEUR

Passion Integrity

Tenacity Flexibility

Focus Courage

Vision Decisiveness

Self-belief Humility
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CHARACTERISTICS OF AN
ENTREPRENEUR

CHARACTERISTICS OF AN ENTREPRENEUR
Success in entrepreneurship isn’t just about your
idea or your money. Plenty of people have
interesting ideas or a lot of cash to throw around –
and they never quite manage to find success in their
ventures.
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CHARACTERISTICS OF AN
ENTREPRENEUR
1. Self – motivation 5. Basic money

2. Understand what you management skills and

offer knowledge

3. Take risk 6. Flexibility

4. Know how to 7. Passion

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