{"id":13235,"date":"2021-12-14T07:00:32","date_gmt":"2021-12-14T05:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/digitalschoolofmarketing.co.za\/?p=13235"},"modified":"2022-09-05T19:25:13","modified_gmt":"2022-09-05T17:25:13","slug":"how-to-create-an-environment-thatll-nurture-entrepreneurship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/digitalschoolofmarketing.co.za\/blog\/how-to-create-an-environment-thatll-nurture-entrepreneurship\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Create An Environment That&#8217;ll Nurture Entrepreneurship?"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_3-1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-image align_center\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"562\" src=\"https:\/\/digitalschoolofmarketing.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/shutterstock_519946912-e1639394896214.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"DSM Digital School of Marketing - entrepreneurship\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/digitalschoolofmarketing.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/shutterstock_519946912-e1639394896214.jpg 680w, https:\/\/digitalschoolofmarketing.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/shutterstock_519946912-e1639394896214-600x496.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>As internet resources make becoming your own boss easier, society is seeing an incredible shift: Entrepreneurship is becoming more feasible for more people in more types. Whether as freelancers or \u2013 alternatively &#8211; small business owners, more than ever before, individuals want a stake in their work. As a consequence, the self-starter skills we see in entrepreneurs are more important than ever before.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s not necessary to be born with the <a href=\"https:\/\/digitalschoolofmarketing.co.za\/blog\/what-are-essential-communication-skills-for-digital-marketers\/\">skills<\/a> to boost capital or sell a product. You are totally capable of learning everything which you need to know to be successful in any industry. It begins with putting in the hours, sharpening critical thinking skills and then learning how to lead teams.<\/p>\n<p>So what ARE these all-important characteristics that aspiring or new entrepreneurs should cultivate? What characteristics tend to tip the scales in favour of heading up a booming business?<\/p>\n<h2><strong>A Positive Mental Attitude<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>A positive attitude and outlook are musts for successful entrepreneurs. The attitude of the head of the company establishes the tone for the rest of the company as well as influences corporate culture.<\/p>\n<p>Negative thoughts weaken forward motion and the progress of the organisation, not to mention the management\u2019s ability to lead staff and encourage employees. Part of what gives entrepreneurs the strength to weather the business downturns is positivity.<\/p>\n<p>Nurturing a positive attitude is not about sticking your head in the sand and avoiding things that could go wrong, however about learning how to reframe your response mentally. There is no point in floundering in mistakes.<\/p>\n<p>One way to alter your outlook is to look a negative pain point and then ask, \u201cHow can I actively correct this?\u201d Through exploring your reaction and response to an apparent problem, you\u2019ll soon learn to cultivate a positive attitude to change. Positive people look to roadblocks as a way to improve and learn, so you should attempt to focus on this skill.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-image align_center\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"541\" src=\"https:\/\/digitalschoolofmarketing.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/DSM_Infographics_How_To_2021_set2_14-768x541.jpg\" class=\"attachment-us_768_0 size-us_768_0\" alt=\"DSM Digital School of Marketing - entrepreneurship\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/digitalschoolofmarketing.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/DSM_Infographics_How_To_2021_set2_14-768x541.jpg 768w, https:\/\/digitalschoolofmarketing.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/DSM_Infographics_How_To_2021_set2_14-600x423.jpg 600w, https:\/\/digitalschoolofmarketing.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/DSM_Infographics_How_To_2021_set2_14-300x211.jpg 300w, https:\/\/digitalschoolofmarketing.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/DSM_Infographics_How_To_2021_set2_14-1024x722.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/digitalschoolofmarketing.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/DSM_Infographics_How_To_2021_set2_14-284x200.jpg 284w, https:\/\/digitalschoolofmarketing.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/DSM_Infographics_How_To_2021_set2_14.jpg 1240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2><strong>A Creative Mindset<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Never has the motto \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/digitalschoolofmarketing.co.za\/blog\/what-does-creativity-mean-in-advertising\/\">Creativity<\/a> is the mother of invention\u201d been truer than in the world of entrepreneurship. Think about Steve Jobs and the iPhone. Edison as well as the light bulb. The Wright Brothers and the airplane. Each of these revolutionary inventions would not have come to maturity were it not for healthy amounts of creative gumption.<\/p>\n<p>Even if you\u2019re not actively in a \u201ccreative\u201d industry, creativity is required for entrepreneurial success. The mind of an entrepreneur is always searching for novel ideas as well as innovations. The fundamental life cycle of any entrepreneurial product is derived from the conception of an idea which is followed by turning that idea into a viable product or service.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>A Persuasive Communication Ability<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The best entrepreneurs are persuasive people. The power of persuasion can assist you with negotiating, closing a sale, or scoring a lower price on your inventory. Besides this, persuasive people tend to be inspirational leaders, ergo they tend to be stellar bosses.<\/p>\n<p>While some individuals are more naturally persuasive as opposed to others, persuasive communication skills can be learned and practised. Learning to connect and present your ideas will make you a better entrepreneur\u2014it doesn\u2019t matter what your industry is.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/digitalschoolofmarketing.co.za\/contact-us\/\">Get in touch with the Digital School of Marketing<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Do you want to become an entrepreneur in the media? If you do then you need to do our Entrepreneurship for the Media Course. 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