Webster's Dictionary says
- a person who organizes and manages any enterprise, especially a business, usually with considerable initiative and risk.
- an employer of productive labor; contractor.
- to deal with or initiate as an entrepreneur.
- to act as an entrepreneur.
Origin:
1875–80; < French: literally, one who undertakes (some task), equivalent to entrepren ( dre ) to undertake (< Latin inter- inter- + prendere to take, variant of prehendere ) + -eur -eur. See enterprise
1875–80; < French: literally, one who undertakes (some task), equivalent to entrepren ( dre ) to undertake (< Latin inter- inter- + prendere to take, variant of prehendere ) + -eur -eur. See enterprise
In my opinion an Entrepreneur is so much more
I see an entrepreneur as an inventor, not necessarily of patented widgets, but more of a way of doing business.
Job Description of this Entrepreneur
If you are also an entrepreneur, you should take the time to write your own list. It'll make you feel better about the insanity you endure much of the time. **winks**
- Screw Machine Set-up Man
- Electrician
- Welder
- Floor Cleaner
- Web Designer
- Sales Order Clerk
- Accountant
- Computer Repairman
- Delivery and Pick-up Driver
- Shipping Clerk
- Purchasing Agent
- Roofing Repairman
- Sales Analyst
- Advertising Agent
- Quality Control Inspector
- Quality Control Manager
- Screw Machine Operator
- Tape Machine Repairman
- Comparator Repairman
- Hazmat specialist
- Public relations specialist
- Payroll Clerk
- Supervisor
- Personnel Manager
- Lathe Operator
- Heating & Air Conditioning Designer
- Business Plan Writer
- Financier & RISK Taker
- Generally any other job that needs to be done
