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7 traits of a successful entrepreneur

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7 traits of a successful entrepreneur If you thought a top-notch degree from a B-School makes for a successful entrepreneur, you couldn't be more mistaken. Guts, grit and the ability to dream big. That's what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur. Not everyone with a great business idea can become an entrepreneur. Translating that idea into an actual business calls for a certain kind of person, one who can see himself or herself through their darkest hour. Here are seven traits common to entrepreneurs who have built empires from virtually nothing but a viable idea. 1. That one big dream This one is a no-brainer. To be an entrepreneur, you must have that one big dream. Let's face it, even if your idea is truly extraordinary, chances are you are going to meet with rejection more than once, even when you bounce it off your closest friends and family. But if you have courage and conviction, and obviously a solid business plan to back your dream, there can be no stoppi