What makes an Entrepreneur tick?
I'm so tired of people not understanding me. I am an entrepreneur, and I realize now that I always have been. As a kid I used to buy candy from Sam's Warehouse to sell for pocket money. I've tried working for others. I've done assembly line work, operated a switchboard, computer support, and even mortgages. The only job that I ever really enjoyed was the one where my boss would let me work on my EBAY business when I did not have work-related assignments to complete. He gave me free reign. Unfortunately it was a college job that went away as soon as I graduated. Oh yes I have the credentials. I have a Bachelors Degree of Business Administration in Computer Information Systems, and I was working on a Masters in Information Technology. I just got tired of adding to my massive education debt load.
My point is this:
Not everyone is designed to be an employee. If you cannot find a profession that you are totally passionate about maybe you too are supposed to be an entrepreneur. Life is way too short to do something that you hate or leaves you feeling unfulfilled.
My hope is to present information and resources on this site that will help you make a decision. I'm not going to say that it is easy. Please keep an open mind and hear my heart.
Entrepreneuralism; Squdoo Style
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What Charactoristics, qualities and mindset must you have to consider yourself an Entrepreneur?
A Job or a Business?
Which is Riskier?
Dan answered it this way. Whether you realize it or not, you are in business. When you work for an employer, you are selling your services. IE your time and expertise to one customer; your employer. When you have a busienss you have multiple customers. For example if you are a hotdog vendor, with hundreds of customers, if you lose 1 customer are you still in business? Of course!
Let us know what you think. Please feel free to comment in the form below.
Which is riskier? A job or a business?
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michaelblaes
Hi Linda, That is a great point. In my mind however, you can minimize the risk, by taking slow and methodical steps using proven strategies. So like my old Pastor used to say, "Plan your work and then work your plan." Posted March 04, 2008 |
That's a large question with so many experiences and variables attached from those of us on both sides of the equation. In my experience, I would say business is riskier because one needs not only to be competent and willing to learn more each day to flourish; one needs to be passionate about the business they're in, and to share their expertise. Sending best wishes for your business, Linda Ellsworth
Posted February 27, 2008
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DavidHuff
A job (unless it's a government job) is only as stable as the business that is creating that position. There's no reason a business can't be stable, it just takes some time to get to the point where it's well established. The main difference is that if it's your own business, you have more control. That can be good or bad depending on how competent you are as a business person. Posted February 15, 2008 |
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WendyRoan
It's going to be difficult for me to answer this without bias and objectively. Posted February 15, 2008 |
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FrankKilgore
A business is more risky from the standpoint of stability. At the same time, a business is the least risky from the standpoints of personal fulfillment and personal control. Posted February 12, 2008 |
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I just got around to checking your voice mail message...will try to return your call soon...
I have had a major interuption in my life so things have been rather hectic here lately
Congratulations on the addition to your new family
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