Considering starting up

Research has shown that there are certain qualities commonly found among successful business people.

A typical entrepreneur will have the following key qualities:

• Self-confidence
  A self-belief and passion about your product or service - your enthusiasm should win people over to your ideas.
• Self-determination
  A belief that the outcome of events is down to your own actions, rather than based on external factors or other people's actions.
• Being a self-starter
  The ability to take the initiative, work independently and to develop your ideas.
• Judgement 
  The ability to be open-minded when listening to other people's advice, while bearing in mind your objectives for the business.
• Commitment
  The willingness to make personal sacrifices through long hours and loss of leisure time.
• Perseverance
  The ability to continue despite setbacks, financial insecurity and exposure to risk.
• Initiative
  The ability to be resourceful and proactive, rather than adopting a passive 'wait and see' approach.