Entrepreneurs
have been variously defined to mean several things that sometimes it becomes
hard for some people to really understand in a layman's term what entrepreneur
is really all about. Well am about to make it easy for you and give you few
steps on how to become one yourself.
The
reason why most people suffer effects of unemployment today and dwell in
poverty could be found in simple answers such as lack of information, knowledge
and inability to take action.
You
can get out of your situation today, now just by doing some of the things you
will learn here today.
First,
let me define entrepreneur in the simplest way any one could understand it. Entrepreneurs or an entrepreneur is someone
who is able to identify a problem, provide a solution to the problem and make
money doing so. Yes, it’s that simple! For instance, the guy who started
the sachet water business saw the problem (need) that people get tasty and
needed water outside their homes and he thought of a good way to package water
and sell to the public, and that’s how sachet water –“pure water” birthed. Today
sachet water business is one of the thriving businesses in the country.
So,
here are a few tips on how you can become a problem solver and earn money doing
it – becoming an entrepreneur:
1. Task
yourself:
Task yourself on a daily bases to be a problem solver, by so doing look out for
problems or services that are needed in your community, village or area and
think of how to provide solutions on them. You can begin by taking daily walks
around your vicinity, listen to what people complain most about and once you
have identified this need, you are sure on your way of becoming an entrepreneur
as soon as you can solve those needs by providing services to it.
2. Solve
a problem:
Just as the first nugget suggests, everyone on earth is created to solve a
problem. However, some are also busy creating problems. In the end you are
either solving or creating a problem, either way. So talk yourself into knowing
what part you really want to play and begin to play that part, either as a
problem solver or a problem creator, whichever way ensure to make money out of
it.
3. Take
Action:
The good book said “faith without work is dead” so also an idea without action
is useless. You could have an idea that can save the world from so much chaos
and trouble, but if you do not take steps to work on those ideas and bring it
to fruition, then they are as good as useless. Your ideas should inspire you to
act on them and have the courage to push through the challenges that comes
along the way to success.
4. Never
Quit:
Always have it at the back of your mind that nothing good comes or works
easily. You are bound to face rejections and challenges including though times,
but have it at the back of your mind that those situations are actually what paves
way for success to follow. No pain no glory!
5. Believe: The truth is nothing has ever
worked in life without one first believing either in one’s self, ability or
imaginations. God created the universe and all there-in believing. So also you
can if you believe. The Wright Brothers believed. The men who went to the moon
believed and ad infinitum. You must believe in something for it to work for
you. So, believe you can succeed, believe you can make it, and believe nothing
can stop you and that way you will fly higher than you ever thought. You may
not have the money to start the business you are currently incubating the idea,
but your simple believe in that idea and having the courage to share it to the
right people might provide what you need to have it established. Keep
believing!
Nwokedi Don Emeka is an entrepreneurial consultant, seasoned
motivational speaker and advocate for youth leadership. He is the CEO of Swing Consult
Ltd and the founder of Agape Leadership Centre for The Children and Youth- ALCCY
