What Is It Like to Be an Entrepreneur

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An entrepreneur is an individual who, rather than working as an employee, runs a small business and assumes all the risks and rewards of a given business venture, idea, or good or service offered for sale. [Investopedia]

Many people think that to own a business, one must have a hefty bank account for the initial investment. Not all the time. Most entrepreneurs these days work backward. They start out with a little to no amount and then work their way up and make lots of money.

To call yourself an entrepreneur, all you really need is an idea and the right attitude to turn that idea into fruition.

Have you ever tried selling anything? Like lemonade, gaming cards, action figures, or even cupcakes? If yes, then at one point in your life, you were an entrepreneur.

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Now if the word entrepreneur is something you want to write on your LinkedIn bio, read until the end of this post and find out if this role is meant for you.

What problem do you want to solve? Don’t look too far. You don’t really need an intense research for a viable idea. Look around your house or your office. Is there anything that troubles you almost every day that you might have a practical solution for?

Entrepreneurs take calculated risks. You wouldn’t know what might work unless you try. If you think there are people who will like your idea, no matter how simple or crazy it is, then it’s worth trying.

If you’re always wishing for the freedom to do things your way, being an entrepreneur will give you that. You make and break your own rules; you own your time; you’re your own boss.

Digital nomad and entrepreneur Kent Stuver shared, “Being an entrepreneur is about taking control of the moments in my life, rather than having the moments of my life be under someone else's control.”

Entrepreneurs are no superheroes. There will be many exhausting days. You don’t have an unlimited amount of strength to not want to have a break. Know when a vacation is needed and don’t feel guilty to go on a trip anytime because after all the hustling you’ll do, it’ll be a much-deserved rest.

Entrepreneurs care a lot about other people. Whenever you hustle, keep in mind your families, friends, and even the community. Find a sense of purpose in everything you do. Remember that entrepreneurship goes beyond selling stuff. It’s more than just making an income. Being an entrepreneur is about becoming a productive member of society who doesn’t see life like it’s all about the money (yeah, sing that Jessie J song).

Entrepreneurs need other people’s expertise. You will do most of the job but there are things that will be at their finest quality when done by an expert. Be grateful to those who are willing to help you carry out your plans. And take care of every connection you’ll build along the way.

Ready to take your chance at entrepreneurship? Read further and then you decide.

Being an entrepreneur is hard, exciting, and fulfilling, all at the same time. It takes serious commitment because running a business is like raising a child. You have to give it your all. Pour your time, hard work, and passion into it and see it grow.

Being an entrepreneur is having the courage to take a shot at that crazy ambition you have. This tweet by Entrepreneur Quotes will sum up the all the challenges you could be facing as an entrepreneur. Ready for the challenge?

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As mentioned earlier, entrepreneurs need other people's help. Whether you're trying to get a logo or a website for the business you're about to launch, hire freelancers who know the ropes and get started on becoming an entrepreneur.

 

Posted 29 June, 2017

flDyan
flDyan Staff

Junior Product Marketing Manager at Freelancer. Outside of work, I'm into wedding coordination, entrepreneurship, beach trips, badminton, reading novels, and binge-watching TV series on Netflix.

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