Entrepreneurship takes a lot of hard work and dedication. It is isn’t easy to build a business from just an idea. You have to be confident in your idea, push forth that message to the world with a plan. If you’re wondering if you have what it takes to be that person who can do it, can go all in, take a look at this list of traits that most business people need to be successful:

1. Passion

Your drive has to be for more than just money. When there is real passion in what your doing, your opportunities are endless. You know what they say.. “the sky is your limit.”

2. Trust

Investors doesn’t always have to like your idea, but they need to trust your idea. The real way to success is through your character, of which trustworthiness is paramount.

3. Courage

Muhammad Ali said, “He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life.” You must have courage to step out into the unknown. Believe in yourself,  and your ideas.

4. Accountability

If you make a mistake, you have to own up to it. There’s no passing the buck when you’re the one in charge. Often those who are able to take on accountability take on just as much respect.

5. Flexibility

As an entrepreneur, you will face many obstacles. Instead of being obstinate and unbending, you need to adapt to the situation, the times, the ideas, the people even.

6. Tenacity

You have to keep going, even when it gets tough.

7. Confidence

You will face doubts about whether you’re doing it right or not. Confidence steps in and helps you keep going, even when you’re afraid. It also keeps your team and clients or customers from feeling uncertainty in you, your product, and even your business as a whole.

8. Self-discipline

Responsibility to yourself and your business cannot be found anywhere outside of yourself. You have to get up every morning with enthusiasm for the day to keep pushing forward.

9. Innovation

You not only need to keep up in your industry, but you need to be thinking 5-10 years out to maintain your edge. You have to be forward-thinking and you can be. Go for it, be an innovator in your industry.

10. Decisions, Decisions, Decisions

When you face the uncertainty of business, you have to be comfortable making a decision. You can’t just think about doing, you have to begin doing.

Many business owners do not always start out with all these traits, they develop them over time. Be prepared to grow your character while you grow your business when you  join the entrepreneurial ranks.