Swinging for the Fences: Risk, Reward, and Entrepreneurship
Are you a Hank Aaron or a Ty Cobb? A Barry Bonds or a Hugh Duffy? Do you consistently get on base or do you swing for the fences? The answer will tell you a lot about whether entrepreneurship is right for you, and if so, what style will best suit you. Understanding your attitude towards risk and reward is essential for a happy life as an entrepreneur.
Do Entrepreneurs Need Good Luck?
Just how much of a role does good luck have in entrepreneurial success? And just how much of a role do we play in making our own luck. Alex Rovira and Fernando Trias de Bes, authors of "Good Luck: Create the Conditions for Success in Life & Business", say that there are five things entrepreneur can do to help create their own luck.
Are You Entrepreneur Material?
Do you have what it takes to be an entrepreneur? Do you know what it's like, and are you prepared for the risks as well as the rewards? Business Majors Guide Ajeet Khurana's interactive quiz will help you assess your attitudes to see if you're ready.
Striking Out on Your Own: Becoming an Entrepreneur
Our Career Planning Guide provides food for thought and links for exploring the decision to become an entrepreneur.
So You Want to Start a Small Business?
Thinking of starting a small business? You're on the right track. There's a lot of thinking to be done before you plunge into entrepreneurship. Three basic questions you can ask yourself will let you know whether you're ready for the entrepreneurial lifestyle or not. From our Small Business: Canada Guide.