Entrepreneurship Mr. Bernstein What Does it Take to Be an Entrepreneur? pp September 2015

Entrepreneurship Mr. Bernstein Who Are Entrepreneurs? Nearly half under 35 40% did not complete college Often worked when teens or pre-teens 62% had close relatives who owned a business Often had a role model 2

3 Entrepreneurship Mr. Bernstein Characteristics of Successful Entrepreneurs Goal Oriented Ambitious / Determined Creative Confident Ability to Act Quickly Independent Stay Up To Date Is this you? Is this who you would like to become?

Entrepreneurship Mr. Bernstein Entrepreneurship Skills Good communicators: Face-to-face, phone and electronic Adept at Basic Math Problem-Solving Skills Technology/computer Oriented Decision-Making – Thoughtful and Rational Organizing and Planning Teamwork and Leadership Social Skills Adaptability Basic Business Acumen 4

Entrepreneurship Mr. Bernstein Your Profile Entreprenuerial Aptitude Test Achievers Don’t be afraid to show your best Have goals, write them down Maintain confidence Ad Astra Per Aspera 5