`For an entrepreneur, knowledge is what matters most'
G. Srinivasan

Are entrepreneurs born or made?
"Both" says , the inventor of VisiCalc and creator of four startups. "Sure, training, talent, and that most elusive component, good timing, are essential. But they are not enough. You need to have a true passion for what you're doing." Bricklin describes his formative experiences and lessons he's learned along the way: Know your true talent, don't wait to get started, be frugal, and recognize that you are not your business.
Dan Bricklin

Be knowledgeable at working in many different capacities. This is a key trait of an entrepreneur, however, they must have the capabilities to go along with that knowledge.
Do you have the knowledge? If not you can get it. Do you have the capability? If not you can learn it if you want. Your only barriers are serious handicap, most of which can be gotten around and plain laziness. Out of the two, laziness is the killer.

Aren't you tired of working for someone else? Work for yourself instead, but in order to do that you must develop the knowledge and capabilities that are the best fit for you entrepreneurial vision.
In order to do that you need to know what your vision is. Not making a million dollars, NO! Making a million dollars at something you truly enjoy. That's what your really after, isn't it?
Ask yourself these questions, take notes and expand on them later. Be brutally honest, there is no one to lie to but yourself.

1. Why do I want to start a business?
2. Why do I think I can start a business?
3.What do I truly enjoy?
4. Is there a business idea in that?
5. How simple or complicated is it?
6. What do I need to learn about what I want to do?
7. What capabilites do I need, physically, mentally, and yes, even emotionally?
8. Does this still seem like something I can do, if yes, what is my next step. If no, what is my next idea?
You should honestly answer these questions, take notes, do research, start a business plan. Learn all that you can possibly learn about you business idea without taking forever to do it. The point is to see where you are, where you want to be and how to get there. In order to do that you need a plan and a plan needs information...Knowledge!
Here is are resources that I hope you find helpful in deciding on your future:

http://www.microsoft.com/smallbusiness/resourc es/expert/strauss100605.mspx
http://chris.pirillo.com/2007/05/08/how-to-start- business/
h ttp://www.sba.gov/smallbusinessplanner/plan/index.html


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