Are You an Entrepreneur?

By: Wendy Stevens

You want to start your own work from home business and make a real life for you and your family – one that doesn't consist of all the demands of the corporate world. But do you have what it takes to be a real entrepreneur? Whether you get going by doing direct sales in a multi-level marketing company, have your own product which you will attempt to sell online, or want to become a business coach for others, you have to do some self-examination so you won't fall on your face.

Naturally, there will be no guarantees that you can make it. You, as an entrepreneur and simply by the definition of this alone, will have to assume all the risks of your new business. But if you engage in excellent planning, prepare yourself for delivering an excellent product or service, and keep intelligent self-council, you can make your dreams come true.

You must know what your strengths are and mentally validate your abilities. This is so you don't get discouraged too easily. For instance, if you are in direct sales and you know you are great at closing sales on the phone, you must always keep this in mind, and put your all into your calls and making sales.

Of course, you also must be aware of your weaknesses. Maybe you are good at sales but poor at recruiting other sales reps – as in multi-level marketing. Know what your weakness is and work out step-by-step how you can either overcome it, or get someone to do that function for you. There are always solutions. Entrepreneurs overcome and squelch their problems.

If you aren't a self-starter, it's time you figured out how you can attain this attitude. It's important for someone who is going to work from home to be able to get the ball rolling when it stops. You can't procrastinate and expect success.

There are many different relationships you will have with many different personalities. Can you deal with them and get along with all types of people? You will have to communicate with customers, possibly vendors and other professionals such as bankers, attorneys and accountants. If you need assistance in learning to deal with any lines in your new business, perhaps business coaching could help you learn how to cope.

Customer complaints will happen no matter what sort of business you are doing in your work from home enterprise. Do you know how to deal tactfully with someone who is upset?

Even though you will face 12-hour workdays, you can plan out and organize your work at home business to be everything you need. Study how others deal with problems, and learn how to confront and handle them. You will be a success as an entrepreneur and achieve what you desire.