Comments on: Tough Truths About Being an Entrepreneur

By: wli.uk.com

wli.uk.com — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 15:13:17 +0000

Having tried to set up various business’s in the past, I am now part of wli.uk.com a well do to property consultancy group.
For me its still a long journey to which I dont really know the end, but this is what keeps me driven. Knowing through business, perseverance and hard work I will reach certain goals in Business not only in the property market but also in oppurtunity’s that are yet to arise.
*Always live by the truth and everything else will fall into place!

By: Rafal

Rafal — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 11:35:11 +0000

I have only started my company (www.raf-buy.com) few months ago and can honestly verify that what this article describes is exactly what I have been going through. It is as if I was reading a piece out of my own biography. It is surprising how thorough the description is.

By: Robert

Robert — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 07:07:40 +0000

Adam,

Nice Post. The main challenge one face is “lack of time for learning”. I see a gap here. As an entrepreneur, one needs to update their knowledge and keep learning every day. The challenges are different day by day. Once, you have people supporting your business, suddenly, you need to learn how to lead and manage people. So, the challenges are unique.

Robert

By: PremierInterns.com

PremierInterns.com — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 07:08:34 +0000

A lot of good points in this article. There’s no doubt that being an entrepreneur is difficult, that goes without saying. But what a lot of writers tend to forget is that entrepreneurs have the ability to change the norm. Everybody wants to write about the building blocks of a successful business, what type of traits a person must have to be a successful entrepreneur, so on and so forth. The truth of the matter is that entrepreneurs don’t follow a blue print or model or whatever it is you want to call it. If you have the passion and desire to do something, go out and do it. Somewhere along the lines, someone will create a new business model or create a new business platform and new book will be written about this new way of being an entrepreneur. It’s up to the entrepreneur to determine if he/she will become successful.

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6th Week: Building a Strong Startup Team « Bigpocket's Blog — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:21:24 +0000

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By: Roberto Martinez

Roberto Martinez — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 01:58:39 +0000

Well, when being a first time entrepreneur the question is what you do not know, that you do not know? Being flexible from the beginning and accepting others ideas and suggestions makes you a fast learner that will lead you to adapt when needed.

Certainly, spending more time than expected is normal, but satisfaction and results are next door, go for it.

By: Bigpocket

Bigpocket — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 19:30:53 +0000

Great blog, It is true the entrepreneur journey is always taking different directions. At bigpocket we are a group on entrepreneurs building a company. We believe that sharing is the best way to learn and for that reason we created a blog where we share our experiences, difficulties and lessons learns while building a startup. We all are in the same boat and we all want see our startup grow. We believe that other can learn from our mistakes and success. Our goal is to help others. If you are also building a start up, or would like to know what happens inside while building one, follow us

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By: lesedi moleleki

lesedi moleleki — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 00:20:21 +0000

wow man thanx for that!!! really made me remember how hard it is for my dad (Outsourcing Business Soulutions). Im only 16 but the stress of startn my own businesses is alot! but the joy you get when you see it grow and profits come in( even if its minuscule) is worth more than the sweat and blood you put in!! its like a baby and your the father!

By: C.A. Simmons

C.A. Simmons — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 02:23:22 +0000

Oh the irony! I was just reading over my business plan from when I incorporated in 2007. Wow, how things have changed. My entire business model has been flipped up side down. I’ve made so many changes since then and yes it’s been a lot harder than my plan would have suggested.

One thing that I’ve found very important to the success of any entrepreneur is the ability to be flexible. Things aren’t going to go the way you planned most of the time so you have to be able to change directions and adjust (not completely deviate from your goals) to the changing environments. Learn to identify the trends in your niche and move accordingly.

By: paul

paul — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 18:35:33 +0000

that is indeed a word said wisely….pts