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One of the biggest misconceptions regarding starting your own business is that you are doomed to failure unless you have a natural aptitude or a natural talent for business. Needless to say, this is an untrue notion.

While there are a number of skills that you absolutely have to be a successful businessperson, there are ways for you to develop those skills along the way.

Instead of those skills, what you need to be thinking about are the qualities inherent to all good entrepreneurs. Here are 5 critical skills or characteristics you will need to succeed as an entrepreneur.