Characteristics of an Entrepreneur

The Oxford Dictionary definition of an entrepreneur says:
Entrepreneur – Pronunciation: /ˌɒntrəprəˈnəː/ noun “a person who sets up a business or businesses, taking on financial risks in the hope of profit: many entrepreneurs see potential in this market”.

Wikipedia says entrepreneur is “a term applied to a person who is willing to help launch a new venture or enterprise and accept full responsibility for the outcome”.

Even entrepreneurs themselves have their own definition of the term. But what actually makes an entrepreneur? What are the key characteristics of an entrepreneur?

This is the first in a series of short video blogs highlighting Exchange members and their interpretation of what makes an entrepreneur.
It features Simon Burges of BiP Solutions, Liz Hoskin of Positive Qualities, Nick Cohen of PCR IT, Billy Lyle of Target 360, Hamish Robertson of RT Franchises and David Frame of B&D 2010 Group.

An Evening with … Iain MacRitchie

“To be successful on a serial basis it takes motivation and commitment.”

Award-winning serial entrepreneur Iain MacRitchie spent an “Evening With” Exchange members talking about what it takes to be successful.In this short video blog he summarises the highlights of his presentation.

For those attending the event, Iain’s presentation was both inspirational and motivational. Afterwards, we spoke to Simon Burges, David Frame, Hamish Robertson, Nick Cohen, Liz Hoskin and Billy Lyle and asked them what they learned from Iain.

Iain MacRitchie Biog