# Make Money On eBay - Are You The Entrepreneurial Type? by Bob Hamilton

Starting your own home based business can be a scary experience. However, there are several actions that you can take which will help to reduce the risk. The first is to make sure that being in business for yourself is really right for you. While setting the goal to make money on eBay might sound great, you may not be cut out to become a business owner and operator.

It is important to recognize that not everyone is cut out to be a business owner. No matter what type of business you are examining, there are certain attributes that make an entrepreneur more likely to achieve success. Having those attributes is important if you are to make money on eBay.

There are many questions to ask yourself. For example, do you wish to work on your own, and for yourself? You must be a high-energy person who is a self-starter. Many who struggle and/or fail in business lacked one or more of these attributes. Had they done something to compensate for the deficiency, they would have greatly increased their chances of success and they would have been more likely to make money on eBay.

Are you a good problem solver? The entrepreneurial person is typically a very good problem solver who can develop creative solutions to difficult problems, issues and challenges. Since every business faces a multitude of challenges this is an important competency if you are to make money on eBay.

Are you a risk-taker? The self-employed are also risk-takers who are not afraid of failing. These are entrepreneurs who don’t give up when things get difficult. They take action, facing challenges head-on, driving issues to closure, and continually learning. All of those come together during their quest to make money on eBay.

Few can say that they have all of the above strengths and attributes. However, the successful tend to clearly understand their strengths and deficiencies. Where they have a weakness or deficiency, they develop a means of compensating.

To your eBay success!

To read my free e-report "Dropship Facts" check out www.onlineauctionsmadesimple.net Bob Hamilton is an entrepreneur, writer and consultant. Bob sold his brick and mortar store to sell on eBay and has been helping others to get started on eBay ever since. http://www.openingadollarstore.com