5 Signs you should be in business

As in the early ages, mankind would observe the skies and gaze upon the stars. This would give them an indication of the seasons or a sense of direction that would inform and guide them. These were the signs of the times. The same can also be said of one who is the ideal candidate for business. There are traits that an individual possesses that signal business as the ideal profession. The world of business is often complex and challenging but those individuals that have the boldness to press on have a chance to reap rewards and turn their lives around for the better. In business, there are two possibilities: you either achieve success or you fail. For you to discover either of the two outcomes the requirement is you to try first. The more you try with good planning in place the more you get better in business. It is a good to start a business because if it succeeds it will open to you doors of financial freedom, becoming your own boss and working your own hours giving you time to concentrate on what you value most. If your business fails, you will have had valuable experience on how not to fail in business. Now you might ask yourself questions like, how do I know I am built for business? Well, in my opinion i believe there are signs that indicate an entrepreneurship spirit in a person like:

Appetite for Risk

Most successful entrepreneurs have a huge appetite for risk. They are daring to go into the uncharted territories and establish businesses that mostly become established. They take calculated risks to ensure that their dreams become a reality.  A typical example of such an entrepreneur is Elon Musk of Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX)  and Tesla Motors who risked his fortune obtained from the sale of his other business venture X.com now known as Paypal. He injected his earnings into creating SpaceX, a longtime dream he had. If you find that you have a huge appetite for risk then chances are you should consider getting into business.

You are Innovative

In this era, innovation drives business. Most technological breakthroughs have been made possible by the innovative minds that have sought to see a better life for human kind. Making work easier or improving a process is a skill highly sought after in these times. Steve Jobs was a genius at making products better and was responsible for creating the innovative culture that Apple  carries on till today. Innovative individuals who dream of a better world should stare entrepreneurship in the eye and go for it

Creativity/ Inventiveness

Being able to make something out of ordinary objects is a great skill. Individuals with the capacity to create should harness this potential fully, nurture it and let it bloom fully. When a creative person is equipped with entrepreneurship skills and decides to scale up their hobby for profit, business is born.

Problem Solving

There is an almost never ending list of problems that are being faced by people in the world. These problems are often pains that people are willing to pay someone to solve them on their behalf. It could be the lawn that needs mowing, groceries that need picking up, kids that need to be dropped off to school and brought back or just plain baby sitting at home.  A problem solver with the ability to identify the needs of others and solve them in the best manner possible would be an ideal candidate for business.

Serving Attitude

The patience and willingness to serve others is strength in business. A person who possesses the ability to serve others is good for business as they make the customer feel they had a great experience. This translates to positive feedback and referrals by customers to other new clients and eventually business growth.

A person with some or all of the points listed above who make a great fit for business  and touch lives in some way along their entrepreneurial journey.