Five Signs Entrepreneurship is Right for You!

Do you have a passion for running your own business or making income without relying on an employer? Being an entrepreneur is all about taking what you do exceptionally well and generating products or services that provide a livable income for you and value to others in your community and industry.

Check out these five characteristics of an entrepreneur to consider if entrepreneurship is a journey for you:

1.  You Are More Comfortable Working on Your Own: Most business, especially when you first start out, is lonely and requires you to do most of the work. It takes a lot of work which means spending time with friends and loved ones may be more difficult. Most people will not be as passionate as you are either, which is okay.
2.  You Value Freedom and Flexibility: Being an entrepreneur enables you to create your own schedule. However, this is only possible if you make the income streams conducive to that lifestyle. For example, if you want to be a career coach, you will likely need to be available after regular working hours, as many of your ideal clients will typically be working nine to five business hours.
3. You Are Confident and Creative: Being a business owner takes passion for your ideas, skills, and value to others. In addition, it takes having confidence in your skills and knowledge to achieve your goals and provide value to your target audience.
4. You Don't Like Following Orders: Being an employee requires following orders no matter your role. It requires working when and where your boss tells you to. For many, this can mean working during the weekend or working overtime during the week and following any demands the boss asks to remain employed. Following orders doesn't always have to be negative, as this path may bring structure to many people's lives. However, if you are the type to push away or come up with better ideas often, it's probably time for you to take the entrepreneurial leap and work for yourself instead.
5.  You Enjoy Taking Risks: Most business ideas, even the best ones, are risky. Becoming an entrepreneur means you are willing to step into a world that relies only on yourself and no other person. If taking risks gives you energy and makes you want to do the work, you have what it takes to become an entrepreneur.

These are just a few signs that becoming an entrepreneur may be right for you. If these characteristics scream, "this sounds just like me," you should definitely consider whether being an entrepreneur is part of your calling. These signs are an indication that you thrive on the independence and creativity entrepreneurship can bring.