Who are entrepreneurs? We all know the answer to this question, but how many of us really have it in us to be one? Entrepreneurs in some way have always fascinated me - choosing a path different than others, the drive to innovate and not follow the crowd is something that makes them even more unique. They bring about positive effects to the society, community and economy of the nation, and inspire a vast majority that dreams come true.
Recently, I have started reading quite
a lot about entrepreneurship and entrepreneurs, and I am amazed with their
exceptional business ideas. We see a lot of entrepreneurs; however I am more inclined
towards the ones who start from a scratch, innovate and despite the criticism
they receive are determined to move and achieve their dreams. The kind of energy
they exhibit is contagious; they are here to thrive, survive and be their own
boss.
In a country such as ours, anything
that deviates from the mainstream is always looked down upon. If you have 9 to 5
desk job you are considered to be more successful and of course an eligible
groom or bride. However, the picture is fast changing with a rise in number of
start-ups. So what does it really take to be an entrepreneur? How to know your
business idea is viable; well start by asking a few of the questions to
yourself:
Does the idea aim at solving a
problem?
Can it be sold at a reasonable price
or does it even have the potential to generate revenue?
Does it appeal to the mass market?
If you have answers to the aforementioned
basic questions, then it is most likely that you are on the right track. Apart
from a good idea, be a realist, humble, honest and have a proper knowledge
about your strengths as well as weaknesses. It might so happen that to make a
business work you may have to sacrifice family, friends, time or your social
life. Well I am not advocating that you will have to; but you should at least
be prepared. Last but not the least, do not be a jack of all trades and master
of none, and focus on your vision and goals.
I am an amateur to write about the intricacies
of entrepreneurship or entrepreneurs; however they inspire me to believe that
dreams can be turned into reality, if you have the determination. This article
was a small attempt on my part to talk about a topic that inspires me. In
future, I want to meet a few entrepreneurs in Pune, interview them and put
forth their thoughts, ideologies and their business ideas.
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