11 Killer Instincts of Entrepreneurship-How Many Do You Have?
By Dakim | December 3, 2008
I got this article off Ezine Articles.com. I have 10 out of the 11, how many do you have?
Here’s a quick look at the 11 Killer Instincts of Entrepreneurship:
1. The Solution Instinct: This is about ideas and always seeing them. It’s about seeing new opportunities while traveling, shopping, or working. Seeing problems and potential solutions to those problems is at the heart of valuable ideas and business models.
2. The Detective Instinct: This is about fact-finding and due-diligence. It’s about letting go of the emotion and excitement of a good idea and taking a venture-capitalist approach. This instinct is something that keeps one constantly assessing how a business model will work, scale, and succeed… without personal bias.
3. The Great Communicator Instinct: This is about connecting and constantly selling. It’s a constant awareness that every point of communication matters. Whether communicating with partners, investors, vendors, employees, or competitors; every communication is an opportunity to strengthen your company.
4. The Youthful Genius Instinct: This is about doing what you love. When we were young, we dreamed big dreams and showed glimmers of what we might become. Tapping into the expectation of our youth is central to successful entrepreneurship.
5. The Entrepreneurial Heritage Instinct: This is about how our heritage can reveal some or our natural gifts. What has your family and ancestors been successful at already? Exploring your roots can help one tap into opportunity. There is a reason why many families pass along entrepreneurial success and create “dynasties” of their own.
6. The Risk-Taker Instinct: This is about going out on a ledge. No risk, no reward. It’s a fundamental factor of business building or almost any major endeavor. Finding the calculated balance of risk and opportunity is key.
7. The Work-Horse Instinct: This is about paying the price. Doing whatever it takes. Those “overnight successes” usually require at least 5 years of hard work and incredible sacrifice to get there.
8. The Thick-Skinned Instinct: This is about being tough. Resilience, optimism and a positive mindset reside in every great entrepreneur. The fundamental key to success in attaining goals? Never give up.
9. The Flexibility Instinct: This is about being willing to change. Emotion and pride must be removed from the process while building a business and paying attention to the best route to take. The right path naturally eventuates; if you’re willing to recognize it and take it.
10. The Human Instinct: This is about people. Attracting the best people is more important than the business model itself. Treating people well, leading well, and serving with care is a fundamental reason why anything worthwhile should be built in the first place.
11. The Knowledge-Quest Instinct: This is about constantly learning. Reading, thinking, listening, observing, absorbing, and applying is a hallmark trait of a great entrepreneur.
These are unique instincts and in my experience, everyone possesses at least a touch of each of them. And it’s my observation that every natural instinct can be discovered, uncovered, and developed by anyone interested in doing so.
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Read more at the Northstar Thinktank Blog: http://entrepreneur.northstarthinktank.com/ Jeff Chavez is the President and CEO of Northstar Thinktank, a division of Northstar Ventures, Inc. He leads a dynamic team of business coaches who assist small businesses and entrepreneurs throughout the world. Jeff has raised millions from investors and launched several multi-million dollar companies over the last 15 years. He is a successful author and educator, and has made numerous public appearances including CNBC’s “The Big Idea” with Donny Deutch. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Jeff_Chavez |
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What Home Business Should You Start-Part 2
By Dakim | December 2, 2008
You read part one of this post here.
Original list posted at: Ethiopian News.com
11. Remodeling.
This was a tough one. I couldn’t find anything on “Remodeling” as a home business, the nearest I could find was a general contractor or an interior designer if you have the skills.
12. Interior design.
See above.
14. Gift baskets.
Entrepreneur.com has a great guide to starting a Gift Basket Service. Check out this video demonstrating creating a gift basket (I dare you to try to say ‘GoGoGlueGunFun.com’ 5 times really fast )
15. Wedding planner.
Here are 2 good articles on what it takes to start a wedding planner business: How to Become a Wedding Planner and What education and training is required to become a wedding planner? And let’s hope none of your weddings come out like these….
16. Personal shopper
Getting paid to shop? A dream come true for some people. Here’s how to get started.
17. Concierge.
Start here: How to become a Concierge
18. Computer repair.
This is a huge opportunity if you have the know how. Watch this video for good basics for starting a business:
19. Cleaning service.
Read this article loaded with details on how get started. Also there are a number of franchises for cleaning services
20. Carpet cleaning service.
See number 19 and narrow your focus to carpets.
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What Home Business Should You Start
By Dakim | December 1, 2008
Original list posted at: Ethiopian Review.com
You’ve made up your mind. You’re going start that home business you’ve been dreaming about for years. Congratulations, the easy part is over! Next step: figuring out exactly what business to start. Here’s a good list of home based businesses that might work for you. The list is posted on another blog, but I’ve added some additional information to help you along.
1. Translator.
Check out this squidoo page: www.squidoo.com/internettranslator
2. Tutoring.
Information on becoming a tutor. Check out this video on how not to tutor. Very funny, though.
3. Consulting.
Entrepreneur.com has a guide on how to start a consulting business which includes a list of the “Top 20 Consulting Businesses Thriving Today”.
4. Medical and legal transcription.
Here are 2 really detailed squidoo pages on medical transcription. How to Build a Home Based Transcription Service and Home Medical Transcription
5. Medical claims billing
This has been a hot industry for a while. There are hundreds of scams regarding medical billing, read this article to learn how to avoid them, Medical Billing From Home: Avoiding The Scams.
6. Accounting.
This site has some good articles and links for starting an accounting business. Accounting Resources: to help you run your own successful Accounting Service.
7. Web design.
You know something is hot when there’s a music video for it….
Word!
8. Desktop publishing.
You gotta love squidoo: A Beginner’s Guide to Desktop Publishing
9. Photography.
Here’s a good how to article: Freelance Photography: How to Begin Your Career
10. Home inspection.
Great info from American Society of Home Inspectors: Become a home inspector
Businesses 11-20 will be in tomorrow’s post.
Leave a comment and submit your ideas for good home businessess.
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10 Reasons to be Thankful for Your Home Business
By Dakim | November 27, 2008
These are the top 10 reasons (that I could think of) for you to be thankful for your home business…..
Number 10:
Commute time to your “office” is zero.
Number 9:
Dressing down is ok everyday
Number 8:
You never have to worry about TiVo’ing “Dr. Phil” again
Number 7:
No more office politics.
Number 6 [of the top 10 reasons (that I could think of) for you to be thankful for your home business]:
Public transportation sucks!
Number 5:
If you’re attending a boring meeting, you only have yourself to blame.
Number 4:
You’ve ban the word cubicle from your vocabulary.
Number 3:
Your last boss was an idiot
Number 2:
You can enjoy reading ‘Dilbert’ again.
And the Number 1 reason for you to be thankful for your home business:
You have the greatest boss ever!
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Holiday Treat
By Dakim | November 27, 2008
Happy Gobble-Gobble Day. I hope you have a fun and safe holiday. In between your trips to the table, take a second to enjoy this Thanksgiving inspired post. Enjoy!!!
Happy Thanksgiving Charlie Brown!
I watch this special every year. Makes me feel like a kid every time.
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