The definition of an entrepreneur seems
very common,something we are all familiar with, so there is no need for me to
take us on a lengthy description on who is or who is not an entrepreneur.
But I’ll simply say; An entrepreneur is
you,when you begin to see the gold in every piece of dust. Although this generally require a very good foresight and focus.
In Nigeria,we will always have numerous
of opportunities but the mindset towards achieving this goal matters a lot.
AS once an ENACTUS team head in Entrepreneurship development while in school,in one of the crisis ridden North
eastern states in Nigeria,I am going to give us exclusive information on what
being a quality entrepreneur entails.
These are the Five(5) cardinal qualities
every aspiring entrepreneur in Nigeria must have.
1.
Idea
Initiator
An entrepreneur
is always a fast thinker and creative one at it.Such a person should always
have the ability to see beyond the present and perceive possibilities in every
single opportunity in its disguise. The real mind of an entrepreneur should
best be referred to as “god the creator” (with the small alphabet anyway). He
/she makes things come into be with a mind that not just think outside the box,but
even think like there is no box.
2.
Information
Seeker
This second
quality is also very important as knowledge they say is power.An entrepreneur
with a good business idea lodged in mind is not expected to just go into
executions without being equipped with all the necessary information needed. So
this leads us to why every entrepreneur who wishes to succeed must be able to
initiate good communication with the people in his immediate environment.This
form of information seeking is referred to as the direct channel source,while
the indirect or secondary source can be from business journals, online resource
seeking or newspapers.
3.
Risk
taker and confidence
By taking risk,I
do not mean to just bullhead rush into every single venture without some
calculated laid down plans.An aspiring entrepreneur must be able to take some
form of calculated risk while exhibiting
a high level of confidence when at it. Such a person must not be easily
discouraged when out to achieve a goal.
4.
Be
branded
By this,I mean
coming up with a particular brand or unique style. Such an aspiring
entrepreneur in Nigeria must know how to do those ordinary or normal things
others have done or are still doing,in a more stylish and exiting form.In
Nigeria we call it “packaging”,this is exactly what makes you standout among
other entrepreneurs.
5.
Passion
and Time Management
Finally,you need
to show passion and respect to that which steady puts food on your table if you
really expect it grow.The idea is just simple; if you do not think big of what
you are doing,then how do you expect others to rate you.
Hence in
Nigeria,every single minute is very essential for you do not know when the huge
sales will occur.Please if you do want
every of your effort to count, “Never
mix business with pleasure”
I wish you all a
successful business venture and don’t forget that; Time na money.