{"id":1585,"date":"2012-06-21T18:48:16","date_gmt":"2012-06-22T01:48:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/careerservices\/?p=1585"},"modified":"2012-07-12T20:36:25","modified_gmt":"2012-07-13T03:36:25","slug":"being-an-entrepreneur-what-does-it-take-to-launch-your-new-venture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.blogs.oregonstate.edu\/careerservices\/2012\/06\/21\/being-an-entrepreneur-what-does-it-take-to-launch-your-new-venture\/","title":{"rendered":"Being an Entrepreneur: What Does it Take to Launch Your New Venture?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Welcome to Career Corner! Career Corner provides career and workplace related topics and information. <\/em><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>It takes more than starting a business to be an entrepreneur.\u00a0 It requires drive and initiative to develop a product or service. Below are 8 strategies you should consider before pursuing a path of entrepreneurship. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Strategy 1: Being Self-Aware <\/strong><\/p>\n

Know yourself! Being aware of your strengths, abilities, personality characteristics and limitations allows you to leverage them in all situations.<\/p>\n

Strategy 2: Believing in Yourself<\/strong><\/p>\n

Trust your abilities and talent. To be taken seriously as an entrepreneur, you must believe in yourself and have confidence. Convey an entrepreneurial mindset demonstrate your business acumen.<\/p>\n

Strategy 3: Finding Your Niche<\/strong><\/p>\n

Be an active listener and pay attention to your market. Learn about what your target audience wants and develop solutions to address their problems.<\/p>\n

Strategy 4: Turning Failure into Opportunity<\/strong><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t fear failure. Evaluate the failure, learn from it and move forward. Use it as a guide to help you re-examine your purpose.<\/p>\n

Strategy 5: Creating Connections Among other Entrepreneurs.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Develop a support system with other like minded people. Surround yourself with entrepreneurs who share your passion and interests.<\/p>\n

Strategy 6: Being Committed to Your Passion<\/strong><\/p>\n

Enjoy what you do. Passion is what makes your actions and purpose more meaningful. \u00a0You are more committed to your goals when you have a purpose.<\/p>\n

Strategy 7: Continuing to Reinvent Your Idea<\/strong><\/p>\n

Be a lifelong learner and find efficient ways to improve your product or service.<\/p>\n

Strategy 8: Establishing Yourself as a Leader<\/strong><\/p>\n

Be a pioneer and use your creativity and innovation to make an imprint on society.<\/p>\n

I hope that you found these tips helpful and can apply them to your own strategy for success.\u00a0 Best of luck!<\/p>\n

What advice would you give an aspiring entrepreneur?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Marian Moore, Career Development Coordinator\/Career Counselor in Career Services at OSU is passionate about empowering others holistically to find meaningful and sustainable careers that promote lifestyle optimization. Interests: Career Coaching, Talent and Human Capital Management, Curriculum Design and Development, International Education, Personal Branding, Organizational Development, Entrepreneurship, Global Economic Development, Human Rights and Immigrant and Refugee advocacy.<\/em><\/p>\n

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