If you are a risk taker, small business ownership may be for you. Plan and prepare to succeed in business. Ask yourself the following questions. If you answer yes, you have the basic qualities of an entrepreneur. If you need to differentiate your product or service, gain management experience, or gain access to capital, ask for help.
Entrepreneurs are often individualists who want to do it all on their own.
Before you take the plunge into entrepreneurship, take advantage of every resource that can help you succeed. The savvy entrepreneur looks for ways to succeed by tapping into existing resources, so his or her time can be spent on crucial issues and not be spent working on getting past a steep learning curve. The best way to start a business is with forethought. In your mind you have a plan for success. Take the time before you invest in the business start-up to put your ideas in writing.