1. How to be a Successful Entrepreneur? Dr. A. Devaraj, P.G.D.M.C., M.A., B.L., M. Phil, Ph D Senior Faculty in English Loyola College, Chennai-34

2. An entrepreneur is one who starts a commercial enterprise, involving financial risk.

3. To be a successful entrepreneur one need to have the right spirit & skill. As Thomas Browne says, To believe only possibilities, is not faith, but mere philosophy

4. In fact an enterprising entrepreneur should expect the unexpected. He should hope for the best and prepare for the worst.

5. What does it imply? It warrants us A sense of pre-preparedness & anticipation A sense of perseverance especially during the times of adversity A presence of mind A mind to restart besides the skill required for that enterprise

6. He should have dedication

7. He should get organized especially when chaos prevails

8. Determine responsibilities

9. Dont own the problems, especially when they do not belong to you

10. Set aside the last day of the week for tidying up

11. Change your attitude. By changing your attitude you can change your life

12. Learn to relax, unwind the tension of the week

13. Prioritise What to do & When to do

14. Take interest in your work

15. Run an extra mile

16. Be confident

17. Acquire training & develop yourself

18. Have a positive self image of you

19. Build positive relationships; successful relationships help build your business

20. Believe in change

21. Be sensitive to others needs. Be affectionate, helpful to your employees. Be warm & friendly. Do care for their needs

22. You cannot be a successful entrepreneur if you have negative mind pattern

23. Control your finances Be thrifty Be wise in your spending Control your desires

24. Above all, the foundation of success depends on your attitude

25. Make use of your opportunities. Opportunities, people say, knock only once

26. Some are wise. Many are otherwise. Successful entrepreneurs are wise people

27. Respect the human resources. Humans are more valuable than any other asset in your enterprise

28. Learn Learn from your education Learn from your experience Learn from nature, ambience & environment

29. Be an entrepreneur of positive attitude The qualities of a positive entrepreneur having a pleasing personality man of enthusiasm, energy & life inspiring & motivating helpful to others willing to learn always

30. Believe in team work

31. Helpful in solving the problems of others

32. Avoid bitter feelings, anger and negative thoughts. This helps in having a worry-free, blood pressure free, good healthy life

33. Act wisely Be positive Change for the better & DEVELOPMENT IS YOURS

34. All the best, new, upcoming entrepreneurs!