Do You Fit the Small Business Mold? (Infographic)

Being a small business owner isn’t for everyone – but is it for you?

In recent research conducted by Constant Content, they discovered some pretty interesting information about what small business owners are made of.

Small business owners are natural-born self-starters

Small business owners, they found, are natural-born self-starters who are mostly comfortable with being connected to their business the majority of the time.

They understand that vacations may not happen, and that much of their business’s revenue will stay tied up in the business.

Entrepreneurs are optimistic despite major challenges

On top of this, small business owners tend to have an unwavering optimism to help guide them through tough times. In fact, 65% surveyed expected for their business to be thriving within five years.

In terms of skills, small business owners are Jack-of-all-trades types, who must wear many hats to keep their businesses running smoothly. This was one of the things many pointed to as being a major challenge in owning a small business.

What keeps them interested? The perks of the job

But the perks? Being able to work in one’s passion, freedom, and flexibility.

See the following infographic from Constant Contact for more details: