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Every man wants his independence and control over things that he does. Owning a business firm or an organization is almost everyone's dream. While it is important to look into the pros and cons of setting up your own business, the most important thing is having the Spirit - the Entrepreneurial Spirit.

Three Basic Qualities of an Entrepreneur

DETERMINATION

Determination means having the strength and guts to start one's own business. One must be completely dedicated towards their goal and no matter what, they should stick by it. Dedication also involves enough motivation to keep going until the business is fully established.

The sheer grit to face all the hurdles and all the ups and downs without losing motivation can take your business to great heights. Most importantly focus on benefits rather than the problems.

BRAINS

Having good academic records is not a guarantee for effective entrepreneurial skills. Being a good entrepreneur demands a lot more than scholastic achievements. You must have a thorough knowledge of the business you are venturing into.

Sketch out the perfect plan before you start. Common sense coupled with experience and education is essential for setting up one's own business. Pay attention to the minutest details and carefully step ahead.

CAPITAL

The most important aspect that needs to be considered before starting off your own business is 'capital'. Financial strength is supremely important to set up the required infrastructure. For atleast one year you will need your own cash to maintain and set-up things.

Mostly people start from a low level and than expand into further activities related to the business. Then, as the business grows and one gains experience, cash flow from the business can be used for further growth.

Initially, it is better to do everything yourself as it helps you to learn everything about the business and also equips you to be able to delegate work to others later on. By placing a limit on investments, risk can be controlled and handled effectively.

Advantages of setting up one's own business are many.

- No Commuting to work everyday. It is always quite tiring and time consuming to commute to office at a fixed time. Having your own business ensures that you enjoy flexibility of time.

- Being you own boss is another exciting aspect of starting one's own business. This means that you get respite from bosses who make unreasonable demands, pressurize you, set unreasonable deadlines and so on.

- Most of the people who have been in a job for quite some time have felt it at some or the other point that they do not have enough time for their families or themselves. We work to live but the work pressures turn us into people who live to work. Owning a business will ensure you have enough time for your family and yourself too.

- Financial Independence and stability is another positive aspect of owning a business.

The steps towards setting up your own business

Once the basic framework and infrastructure of the business is ready one needs to follow a series of steps to ensure that everything runs smoothly.

• Get the license and fulfill other legal formalities.
• Get approval for loans and ensure that the financial assistance is strong before setting up anything.
• Discuss the issues related to the product. For eg. Study the market, when will the product be launched & other issues related to sales and marketing.
• Concentrate on market research & analysis. Develop an account list for the performance & keep a statistical account of the profits and developments.
• Develop resources for investors. Inventors develop the business by conducting educational programs, recognition and providing training etc. Taxation and Insurance policies should be considered.
• Design the framework for the technology and other requirements. Last but not the least, is the recruitment of other staff for handling accounts, management, supplies and other factors.

While all these steps will help your business gain a solid foundation, the most important thing is your instinct. All that you do should make sense to you as an entrepreneur. There is no magic pill or a standard formula to make a business click, but following a few practical steps can ensure success and reduce risks.