Are You Cut Out To Be An Entrepreneur?

Overview

Defining the Dream

Clearly Focused

Preparing for Adventure

Lyfestyle Considerations

Successful Entrepreneur

Summary

Worksheet - Self Assessment

Worksheet - Values Checklist

Worksheet - Skills and Knowledge Inventory


Summary

In this section you have become aware of the important factors necessary to launch and successful business venture and become an entrepreneur. Owning your own business is an adventure. As with any life's adventures it is also an opportunity to learn and grow. Growth means different things to different people. Financial growth, independence, the opportunity to work in an industry of your passion and taking the risks to build a dream, can all be measures of growth for you. Whatever your measures of success will be, it will be important to dedicate yourself to learning new skills and gain increased knowledge to help your business succeed.

Above all else, belief in yourself, optimism and self-confidence are key elements to building your dream. In the words of the accomplished entrepreneur, Henry Ford, "Those who believe they can, and those who believe they can't, are both right."

 
 

Production funding For Let's Talk Business was provided by a grant from USDA Rural Development and the members of Prairie Public Television