Essential Qualities of a Fashion Entrepreneur

1. Essential Qualities of a Fashion Entrepreneur gurukulschoolofdesign.com/blog/essential-qualities-of-a-fashion-entrepreneur Finding success is every person’s dream and especially for entrepreneurs, there really isn’t any better form of gratification than crafting your own success from scratch. However, the reality is: creating, running and growing a business is hardly an easy day’s work — along with long hours and endless obstacles to overcome, the path to making it often comes with many sacrifices and tough decisions. Simply put, entrepreneurship is truly challenging and aspiring go-getters should nurture their entrepreneurial spirit at all times in order to thrive. Listed below are eight essential qualities you must foster in order to succeed as an entrepreneur (fashion entrepreneurs included!): 1/2

2. 1. Have a vision in mind and plan for the long-term. Think big and act small. Work towards your vision by creating victories however small it may be. Consistent and small wins are your way towards success! 2. Channel your passion and hone your niche. Let your passion be your drive, motivation and pick-me-up during the tougher days. Sharpen your skills and advance your business idea. 3. Work smarter and not harder. Be realistic and hire people to handle tasks you’re not good at. Save time by gathering a great team and working together to solve problems. 4. Change your mind-set and lead instead of playing the boss. Use leadership as a form of motivation and inspiration for you and your team. Be a mentor and a model that you and your team aspire to follow. 5. Nurture a positive competitive spirit by viewing competition as both challenge and opportunity. After all, competition drives innovation! 6. Do not be afraid of failing (because you will) and foster a flexible approach to everything. Flexibility allows us to adjust our course and try new solutions from different perspectives. 7. Take risks. Be bold in your actions and find the courage to reach out to where others don’t go. Do not be afraid to stand out from the crowd. 8. Create a good working culture. Encourage open dialogues and clear communication at all times. Aim to create a long-lasting, kinder and more collaborative business. Prioritise human connections, values, diversity and sustainability over numbers. 2/2