TRAIN YOURSELF TO THINK, ACT LIKE AN ENTREPRENEUR

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Train yourself to think, act like an entrepreneur
28 June 2007 at 11h00

An entrepreneur is an increasingly important person in business, says Robin Wheeler of BEntrepreneuring, who develops entrepreneurship in big business. "The entrepreneur is someone with a particular stance towards the world, whether they work for themselves or an organisation. You can become an entrepreneur by adopting this stance as a way of life."Wheeler says the successful entrepreneur must be:

An adventurer

The word "entrepreneur" has its roots in French and literally means "someone who undertakes" a venture, Wheeler explains. "To do this, one has to be a risk taker who is prepared to see the venture through. An entrepreneur is an explorer who lives the adventure of realising vision."

A business person

Entrepreneurs are associated with business, whether small, medium-sized, social or corporate, he says. "So to be entrepreneurial, you need to operate in a business arena, but not necessarily in your own business. In fact, most entrepreneurs are not in their own businesses, as such, because business is a communal and interdependent process in which we all work, trade and build with one another."

A visionary

Entrepreneurs know themselves, their potential, and what they have to offer. They also understand what the world needs, and have an enterprise that combines what they offer with meeting what the world needs. "They have a vision where individual and collective potential is realised, and are in the creative process of manifesting this vision for a living."

An innovator

Entrepreneurs create, and thus innovate, in all they do, he says. They have an inventive spirit that permeates all their endeavours.

A rebel with a cause

Entrepreneurs influence industry and society. They are inherently rebellious, not only against mediocrity and stagnation, but for a purpose. That purpose benefits everyone involved, says Wheeler.

A leader

Because entrepreneurs have vision and the tenacity to implement it creatively and flexibly, they always find themselves leading people and processes. They set an example of what they advocate, and teach others, often in challenging circumstances.

A service provider

Entrepreneurs have something to give and they understand its value to the their market and to humanity. "They help people live better lives. They are, ultimately, agents of evolution."Wheeler says: "Being an entrepreneur is a way of managing yourself and engaging with others in the free market and in jobs. It is the key to personal fulfilment, business success and the future of the world."

For more information, visit www.bentrepreneuring.com