An entrepreneur is a person who sets up a business or businesses, taking on financial risks in the hope of profit.  

An entrepreneur is able to see the full potential in a business opportunity. Many of the most well known businesses were started up by entrepreneurs. 

Skills and Qualities of an Entrepreneur 

 When we talk about a skill, this means an ability developed over time e.g. riding a bike 

A quality is a defining characteristic of a person e.g. being patient 

 In the table below, list some skills and qualities an entrepreneur may need in order to start up and run a business.