 Success in business does not only

rely on your talents and skills; it also

depends on having the right
attitude towards it. A positive
attitude is the result of certain
characteristics or traits that help a
person approach a business with
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 In Tom’s case, his lack of self-
confidence discourages him from
even starting a business despite his
talent in designing.
Successful entrepreneurs have a
common set of characteristics that
enable them to do well in business.
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 Self-control Well defined values
Creative
Self-confidence Commitment
Decision-making skills
Desire for responsibility
Leadership ability
High energy level Ability to learn
Being pro-active from Past failures
Optimism Desire for immediate
Strong desire to feedback
achieve Courage
Entrepreneur
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 - thinking of new
ways of presenting
and selling his
product.
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The discipline of an
entrepreneur. He is
focus on his goals by
not letting his
weaknesses overcome
him.
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Believing in his
own products
and his
abilities.
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The knowledge and
experience of an
entrepreneur to make
the right decision at
the right time.
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Choosing not only
the easy things but
aiming high and not
afraid of the
responsibilities.
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The willingness and
the energy of an
entrepreneur to
work for its success.

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Actions that
cause changes,
rather than just
reacting to
change. 10
Being hopeful
about the future or
about success of
something in
particular. 11
Setting of
immediate goals
to attain the
main goal.
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Learning from
mistakes

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People who are in
control of a group
or organization.

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Beingnot afraid
to meet risks
and challenges.

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Strong belief in
an idea or system

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Having a strong
moral and work
ethics that guide in
dealing with people.
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 Listening attentively to
what consumer says
about product or service
and welcomes comments
and suggestions as tools
to improve his business.
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