Most people would regard an entrepreneur as a person who owns a business to make money for him or herself. From a narrow perspective this notion is not incorrect. Being an entrepreneur however, entails more than being able to make money. It is also about a person who need to determine for himself his personal wealth and freedom; thus the need for having his own business.

Having this particular mindset is of great importance to an entrepreneur . He has to believe in his ability to determine his own destiny and the speed at which he wishes to achieve his goals; especially financial goals. He is passionate which gives motivation to his quest.

However, having a passion is not enough to be successful in business. One has to aware of what one needs to know and the skills to acquire to be a successful businessman. Having worked for a successful entrepreneur is extremely helpful; otherwise you can learn from one who has done it successfully already.

However, having a passion is not enough to be successful in business. One has to aware of what one needs to know and the skills to acquire to be a successful businessman. Having worked for a successful entrepreneur is extremely helpful; otherwise you can learn from one who has done it successfully already.

The two required skills for an entrepreneur to succeed are, namely, marketing and finance. Without the first, you wouldn’t know what people need and what you have to provide them with, as a solution, to make yourself money. A good understanding of finance is equally essential. You have to know what money you need to start and to sustain your business until it has the assets to maintain itself and to grow. This means knowing what are ‘a P&L’, a ‘Balanced Sheet’ and a ‘Cash Flow Statement’.

It is relatively easier nowadays to be an entrepreneur by starting an Internet Marketing business. It requires very little resource to start and sustain. Internet Marketing also allows you to leverage other people’s knowledge and resources easily. It still requires a great effort to succeed but you are faced with much lesser risks. You can do it part-time whilst still working.

If you wish to start being an entrepreneur with the internet, the author’s resource box below, provides you with the lead to a simple program to start making money online. Wishing you every success! Louis Lim

Author's Bio: 

Louis Lim is a highly qualified Certified Management Consultant who promotes entrepreneurship as basic skills for financial security! Louis has identified Internet Marketing as the latest opportunity for those seeking financial independence. He has decades of experience consulting for many firms and mentors many business people. He shares his business skills on the internet. To learn a skill how on to make money online, go to http://www.TheSuperFastAffiliate.com