Top 10 Characteristics of Accidental Female Entrepreneurs
By JJ Thomas • Jan 10th, 2008 • Category: Inspiration & EducationCourtesy of Small Biz Trends:
1. You want what you are doing to make a difference in the world.
2. You like living life on your own terms.
3. You are not easily defeated. Where others see failure, you see opportunity.
4. You are a creative and innovative thinker.
5. You are a calculated risk-taker. Fear tempers you, not stop you.
6. You are highly self-motivated.
7. You have a wide range of interests and do many things well.
8. You engaged in entrepreneurial activities as a child.
9. You like making money.
10. You have an abundance of sustainable energy.
This list came from an article discovering aspects of being an “accidental entrepreneur”, especially from a women’s point of view. This list and the related article was written by Dr. Susan L. Reid is a business coach and consultant for entrepreneurial women starting up businesses. She is the author of “Discovering Your Inner Samurai: The Entrepreneurial Woman’s Journey to Business Success.” Her website is Alkamae.com.
JJ Thomas is the founder and chief promoter and contributor for BirminghamSmallBusiness.com. JJ has a passion for entrepreneurship and enjoys helping fellow aspiring and practicing entrepreneurs. JJ has also founded other related business ventures, such as Entrevisor (providing entrepreneur advisory services) LOLO Rewards (coalition loyalty and rewards program for locally owned, independent businesses), The Entrecyclopedia (the Entrepreneur's Encyclopedia of useful information) and EntrePulse (a weekly roundup of practical info for aspiring and entrepreneurs).
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