ADVICE FROM BIG ENTREPRENEURS
In this age of
high tech and social media, entrepreneurs who get the most profile are
those who create significant companies, or disrupt industries. The Bill Gates,
Steve Jobs, Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musks and Jeff Bezos type of entrepreneur are
featured as role models and rightly so. People make movies about them, write
books about them and teach courses in universities that reference their
achievements. I tell you, it is an amazing feat to build companies like these
people have done.
However, I am
not an advocate or for those that suggest that all entrepreneurs need to
emulate these people. We can't all create multi-billion dollar global
companies; we cannot all create great sites like facebook, amazon, twitter and
so on, we just cannot.
There are
literally thousands of small business entrepreneurs developing, running
and growing smaller successful enterprises all around the world. These
entrepreneurs are actually creating more jobs when put together than the big
mega companies, and are often referred to as the engine of any economy.
The challenges
of starting any business are significant and these small business entrepreneurs
bring incredible value to their economies through their efforts. Therefore it
is important that we never undermine the value of what they do, or discourage
the average entrepreneur (who is already an extraordinary person) from starting
their dream; no matter how small!
In addition to
my letter to all new entrepreneurs, here are a few thoughts:
1. Your
enterprise needs to bring value to enough people to be sustainable.
2. Your
business does not need to be game changing, huge, global or high tech.
3. Your
idea could be servicing an underserved niche.
4. Your
idea could be bringing a level of service that is valued by just enough people
to make it viable.
5. It
could be low tech, mid or high tech.
6. It
needs to be something you are passionate about.
7. Let
your enterprise center on giving value and balance it with growth.
8. The
energy, drive, commitment and attitude needed to be an
entrepreneur is significant. Don’t be deterred when people who say your idea is
not big enough.
9. Not
everyone is cut out to be an entrepreneur; take the test. BUT there are
a lot of people who have been successful at creating their business: follow
their cue, believe in yourself and take bold steps.
10.
Entrepreneurs make things happen and seldom wait for things to happen.
11.
Work super hard and never be afraid to take risks.
You are
supposed to be in your high levels so don’t stop. For you to read this
article means you desire information to become a better person, succeed at what
you do or challenge your status quo. I have a strong conviction that you
will succeed and lead your pack, if you keep on and never give up.
Kindly
comment your thoughts and share with someone just I have shared with you.
Also
read: Stop Complaining, Overcome Procrastination, Take Action, Be Creative, Use Your Mind and Dare the Impossible
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