What is an Entrepreneur?

What is an entrepreneur? A fine question indeed. I tripped over a good definition at Entrepreneur of the Industry:

“Being ‘entrepreneurial’ is not just about generating more growth and profit, a business start-up or a new idea. It is about individual vision and leadership in any business situation that results in a successful outcome.

This might include:-

1. Using a different material or working practice to manufacture a product that saves money or ‘makes a difference’.

2. Creating a new business opportunity that has a social impact.

3. The strategy that turns around an unsuccessful business or division – management buy out for example.

4. The exceptional service concept that challenges traditional ways of doing business.

Whatever the situation, these individuals make a significant contribution to the success and image of our industry which is acknowledged and recognised by The Entrepreneur of the Industry Award, now in its second year.”

Source: Entrepreneur of the Industry

Kevin Harrington

I’m a UK-based B2B marketing consultant, specialising in strategic advice for SME business owners. I bring extensive hands-on expertise to every client engagement. Senior leadership roles across technology, media, payments, and publishing have shaped my practical approach. Highlights include serving as Chief Marketing Officer at The Panoply plc (now TPXimpact), Chief Commercial Officer at Tungsten Network, and Global Marketing Director at BBC Worldwide. Over the years, I’ve guided numerous SMEs through transformation and value creation. Helping businesses evolve and thrive is a genuine passion. Practical marketing insights and succession planning strategies are at the heart of what I do, as I believe growing a business’s asset value should be a rewarding and positive journey for every entrepreneur.

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