What Entrepreneur Really Means?
18 Compelling Lessons Learned From Pursuing Entrepreneurship From a small business owner to the founder of a large enterprise, starting a business is a journey that can take many different paths. Though preparation beforehand can involve books, mentors and industry conferences, there is no true way to know what challenges will appear, when and how they will impact the business. This ambiguity can be a scary burden to bear in addition to the pressures entrepreneurs already face, but regardless of the outcome, any experience gained while handling these obstacles is well worth the trouble. Below, 18 Forbes Business Council members each share one lesson from their entrepreneurial journey they've learned over the years. 1. Prepare For Challenges Coming to the U.S. from India as a student, I landed with only $100 in my pocket and washed dishes in the cafeteria to pay tuition. When founding our company in 1998, things did not magically fall into place. As we struggled to build...
