Did you sell lemonade as a kid to make money? Does creating a business from the ground up sound like something you'd want to do? If so, then perhaps you have an entrepreneurial spirit.
According to the article Information About a Career as an Entrepreneur, an entrepreneur is someone with an idea who has the desire, courage, and financial backing to take their concept from vision to reality. In addition, entrepreneurs are risk-taking trailblazers who defy convention and are not afraid to strike out on their own, regardless of the consequences. They also come in all shapes and sizes, and can be anyone from an artist to an inventor.
Overall, the educational requirements for becoming an entrepreneur are non-specific. However, having a good education will be essential to your success. Anyone considering becoming an entrepreneur should make one of the following subjects their major:
There are several jobs you can get as an entrepreneur, including:
Someone looking to become an entrepreneur should have one, if not several, of the following skills:
If you’re interested in becoming an entrepreneur, you should consider Hocking College’s Business Management & Entrepreneurship program. In two years, you could graduate with an Associate of Applied Business in Business Management and Entrepreneurship.
Students who enroll in this program will learn the following skills:
For more information on Hocking College’s Business and Entrepreneurship program, contact Program Manager, LaDora Ousley, at ousleyl@hocking.edu or (740) 753-7062.