This section of the University Career Services' home page was designed specifically for students who are seeking to go into business for themselves or join an entrepreneurial venture. Many useful links are provided here to assist you in planning all aspects of a new business. However, the opportunities created by the Internet in this boom economy have shown us over the past several years that anyone can be an entrepreneur. Beyond family ties are other attributes entrepreneurs have in common. The desire for achievement is very strong.
Many standardized tests show entrepreneurs as goal-oriented achievers.
Interpersonal skills are another attribute commonly associated with the people who exhibit an entrepreneurial spirit. People are at the heart of success. Entrepreneurs sell to people, work with people and must get along with people. The survival of a start-up is often based on the ability establish and manage an interpersonal network. Entrepreneurs are also attracted to power .