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By Mitchell York, About.com Guide to Entrepreneurs

The 9 Personality Types of Entrepreneurs

Thursday December 25, 2003
The question arises over and over as to whether there's one certain personality type or a set of personality traits that makes someone better at entrepreneurship. But a study of the great entrepreneurs, from the visionary Bill Gates to creative artists like Scott Adams, from analytical Gordon Moore to superstar Donald Trump, shows that in fact, a wide range of personality types can be successful at entrepreneurship.

About Small Business Guide Darrell Zahorsky says that there are 9 personality types of entrepreneurs, and that by better understanding your own business personality, you can focus on your strengths and find others to partner with to help in areas you may be weak.

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