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Services Business
                 A business activity that you can't see, but that benefits the buyer, is called a service business. These activities can include
                 traveling, consulting, delivering, cleaning, etc. There is no fixed time for the service, and the service providers respond
                 flexibly according to the customer's request. Services do not even require a shop to sell the product. For example,
                 customer care services for any product you purchase like a laptop.






















                        Characteristics of an Entrepreneur

                 An entrepreneur is someone who sees an opportunity and decides to take advantage of it. Some entrepreneurs start
                 a new business by solving a substantial problem and providing some value that other people would appreciate if the
                 product or service was available to them. Other entrepreneurs begin a business by providing a "better mousetrap" in the
                 form of a product, service, or both. An entrepreneur will always display the following characteristics:

                                                                 Eye for
                                                               Opportunity

                                                                                  Independence—
                                         Able to mobilize                         Being your own
                                            resources
                                                                                       boss



                                       Creative and           Characteristics           Hardworking
                                        Innovative                of an
                                                               Entrepreneur




                                           Risk bearing                           Self Confidence


                                                              Ability to accept
                                                                  change



                        Values that Make an Entrepreneur Successful

                 Every entrepreneur has certain unique qualities that make him successful. As you follow the entrepreneurial path, you'll
                 come up with a variety of thoughts, fears and doubts.

                 The entrepreneur's ability to overcome these doubts determines his ability to succeed. The entrepreneur's values play
                 an important role in overcoming these challenges. Let us discuss about some of the values possessed by successful
                 entrepreneurs.


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