Comments on: THE BURDEN OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP

By: An Uncertain World: Dipo Tepede.POeT

An Uncertain World: Dipo Tepede.POeT — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 18:35:05 +0000

[...] the city. Uncertainty is the reason for minimal traffic to this all important path. You may read Burden of Entrepreneurship to understand [...]

By: emmanuel a

emmanuel a — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 07:52:26 +0000

This just aptly describes my experience, I work full time foir a peanuts, i got a skill that USED to earn me about 10X my monthly income rather than quit and face it well i thought i could combine that with my job and the result i could not satisfiy clients and today i am just starting to rebuild this idea, but this time my mind is made to get off once i have an appreciable level of clientelle.
Let me say we all have the entrpreneural streak in us but its the confidence (FAITH) level that will allow us move in the direction of our skill that varies. Its also mimportant to know that our upbringing matters a lot also e.g a situation where as a parents we indoctrinate a child with words like go to school, graduate and get ajob is not the best at all. As a parents let us guide ourchildren in the direction of thier passions.
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By: emmanuel a

emmanuel a — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 07:47:20 +0000

By: Charles

Charles — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 18:09:29 +0000

@Emeka,
Thanks for your comment and encouragement. I «know» I've got the entrepreneurial streak in me, though I see myself as an intrapreneur presently. I should know, bcos I'm at my 7th job in 10 years, mostly with multinationals and a few indigenious groups. I'm restless and relentless, looking for the next challenge and beleive me, its gotten bigger and bigger in every respect. Putting those same traits to mind my own business is another kettle of fish altogether. I guess I'm waiting for something to give instead of making it give......Beats me!

By: emeka

emeka — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 15:34:50 +0000

@ charles
it isnt the mountain that we conquer but oursleves..if u've got the entrepreneurship streak in you then make the bold leap.you sholuld know that anyone can be an entrepreneur but not everyone eould become one.either in the career world or business,you are in business.any employee in any organization is making the organization or company richer richer by exchanging his skills for money(salary).so what is the difference between the man who owns a bank and employs people to work for him in exchange for a fraction of what he makes and the employee in that bank?the difference is that that one recognized an opportunity and went all out for it not minding whatever results he may get(he may fail but doesnt give up) while the other is afraid to take a leap in dark(its light actually cos knowledge enlightens).everyone knows what they ought to do but just do not do it.ts all a state of the mind.
dare yourself brother!

By: emeka

emeka — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 18:20:06 +0000

well said,dipo!can't agree with you more.

By: Charles

Charles — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 16:47:43 +0000

Thanks Dipo; for another thoughtful write up. I wonder, «when will I make the leap to entrepreneurship?»

By: Jewel

Jewel — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 11:40:08 +0000

Thanks for the brilliant entrepreneurship idea. Your 're doing a good job. As a fresh graduate ,studied psychology, interested entrepreneurship especially in the area of import & export clearing, how do i started as a novice. I wish to have ur reply

By: kola

kola — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 10:10:39 +0000

Good analysis Dipo. I like the way you married Faith and secularity together.

By: Royal_Prince

Royal_Prince — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 15:50:48 +0000

Nice one Dipo.
Really love this definition «Entrepreneurship is simply a state of mind where economic opportunities are recognized and seized». With this definition and the xplanation you offered, you may have librated a lot of minds. I know what am talking about from a personnal perspective cos there are so many of such opportunities coming our ways daily.
I am working on a feasibilit study/report for a guy who said he wants to go into the same business our company is into though, he is yet to make payment. How did it start, a friend brought him to our office to have an oral breifing on what obtains in the business without any intent from my end to bill him for this. So i set the stage for him to ask for a feasibility report .
Recently a guy contacted me to stand in as a production manager for a pure water producer seeking NAFDAC's approval. We are still negotiating it. This is the second offer in this regard, the first from another producer didn't go through though.

Like I said in one of my previous comments, knowing when to divorce the marriage between paid employment and personnal purstuits is very vital to the success of the adventure.

@Biddy,
spot on on this: «...not everyone can be one (an entrepreneur), so know your type of person and stick to it». A wise counsel

Luv u all

By: balogun olukayode

balogun olukayode — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 12:55:16 +0000

thanks dipo can't add anymore.

the second part is well worth the wait.

any part 3?

balogun

By: Christian

Christian — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 12:00:43 +0000

Entrepreneurship is indeed faith based.

I remember placing order for some Jewelries from the US for resale in here in Nigeria. Prior to sending the money---a lot of thoughts passed through my mind---what if i didn't get the goods and all that, because it's my first time and secondly i have done my due-diligence, i was still restless, the thought of loosing my money dominated my mind.

Eventually i received it and my fear stopped. It's a wonderful experience i must say. Right now i much wiser and confident though i still make sure i know more about the foreign company am dealing with before taking any step.

Entrepreneurship is good for people who have the appetite for risk taking. It's like passing a bridge and setting it on fire not bothering how you'll get back.

Finally entrepreneurship should have a Spiritual Focus (Meeting people's needs/Making life better for people etc) and a Business Focus ( continous cashflow in the positive to keep the biz going) for it to really outlive the entrepreneur.

Many Thanks

By: Biddy

Biddy — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 11:20:58 +0000

Terrific analysis and so true, i left paid employment last year to take care of my children and to give myself the needed break to think and move on with my life!ended up partnering with a friend and we went out there to get some jobs, initially there was nothing to do cos what we were selling was ideas-event management for companies but gradually we started getting jobs and the money started coming in gradually, yes there are times when we dont have monies for fuel but thank God for husbands in paid employment and above all thank God for God..but if the truth be told even with a salary, the money was gone after the first week so it still did not make sense being in paid employment, now i have my time and sanity and also avoided literarily killing some of my colleagues if i had remained in paid employment!she laughs! Really its a Faith walk as an enterpreneur and i believe its God's idea but if the truth be told not everyone can be one, so know your type of person and stick to it.We will succeed in Jesus name amen