can you succeed as an entrepreneur without business knowledge?

Maven Tiger

Member
An entrepreneur whose aim is to succeed in any industry must have basic understanding of the business and industry as a whole. Many young business owner and aspiring entrepreneur most asked question is "what type of Knowledge is needed to be successful in doing business?". We various types of knowledge but in relation to our discuss in business we have four types of knowledge. Namely:
book knowledge - reading what people wrote down;
market knowledge - learning the competitive market inside;
business knowledge -how to design enterprise and execute;
building and selling experience.

is it possible to succeed as an entrepreneur without business knowledge?
 

IamDozzy

Active member
There is no way one would succeed without business knowledge. Even if at the beginning the business owner didn't have any knowledge of the business at the business progresses he/she would have to learn from the business thereby gaining knowledge for subsequent business. Starting a business without any prior knowledge of the business would only lead to one making mistakes in order to learn from the mistake and if one is unfortunate those mistakes might be costly. If advisable for one to have prior knowledge of the business they want to get into.
 

Victor001

Active member
It's like going to a farm with out how,is like driving a car without tires. No business knowledge no business growth,just sticker on stagnancy level.business knowledge is needed to guide you on how to face challenges,how to plan your strategies,how to meet demands,how to approach failure.business knowledge is the foundation.
 

marcusfe

Active member
This is very real. How can someone become an expert medical doctor without going to the university to study medicine? Business is a school on it's own , though so many people don't take note of this fact, they just see that people are starting business and because they have money they go and start too. Such a business will struggle to survive.
 

Chibson

VIP Contributor
There is no way an enterpreneur will succeed without having a business knowledge. Knowledge is everything in all you do. An enterpreneur may start small, even with limited amount of money and succeed but there is no way he will succeed without having knowledge of the business he is venturing into. knowledge is paramount business and those who are more enlightened succeed the most.
 

Maphalle

Member
Atleast you must have a basic knowledge. But as for serious businesses you really need to be knowledgeable in how to run a business. There are activities or departments to run in a business, luke Finance department, Human Resources department, Risk and Safety, Health Department, etc.
 

btaliat

VIP Contributor
Knowledge is power. Your ability to take your business to the other level depends solely on your level of knowledge. So it is not possible to be successful as a business owner except you have not only the knowledge but also the required knowledge for the job.
 

Setfragil

Member
In whatever it is that you do knowledge is very important for you to be successful in it. Starting a business as an entrepreneur without the basic knowledge needed to manage it the business may not be successful. It is like going to the stream to fetch water without going with a bowl, you will end up coming back with nothing. Knowledge is the driving Force that controls order skills needed in business.
 

Teatea

Active member
No, it is totally impossible to succeed as an entrepreneur without business knowledge. Even half knowledge will not take you far, it will only take you to the normal and ordinary level. But if you plan on reaching your peak and standing out among others, then you need solid business knowledge. You can manage what you don't know about, meaning you can not handle a business when you don't even know what it entails.
 

Alexandoy

VIP Contributor
If the newbie entrepreneur has lots of capital that his business will last for a year without profit then I guess he can succeed because in the span of 1 year the entrepreneur will have learned a lot of lessons about business. However, if the entrepreneur is really neglectful of the business then failure will ensue.
 

Mataracy

VIP Contributor
There is no how one will succeed in business without no small or little idea in the business.
Before one start a business one must have idea on what to do and if possibly you don't have then one can still go to some people that has been in the business before and take advise from them.
To make findings before one start business is very hood and necessary.
 

Timison

Member
This is genuine. How might somebody become an

master clinical specialist without going to the college to consider medication? Business is a school all alone , however such countless individuals don't observe this reality, they simply see that individuals are beginning business and in light of the fact that they have cash they proceed to begin as well. Such a business will battle to endure.
 

eojo2401

Active member
The chance of being a successful entrepreneur if you don't have knowledge on your trade or investment or business is very narrow. If you lack knowledge, your business may ceased to exist very soon. Because you don't have choice that to employ those that have knowledge to be managing your business for you and they will capitalize on your weak point to enrich themselves and looted out all the milk and honey of you business.
 

Sotherefore

VIP Contributor
you might likely succeed but it is not really necessary for you to start up a business without having a single understanding of the business. The risks of business failure will be very high and that is really too much compared to the amount of capital you will be investing in the business.

At least no matter the business you are starting , you must have a little understanding about the business. This will not only help in the progress of your business but can also help you to manage the business even if the business grows to a very important stage.

After all it is not even difficult for you to get an idea or to learn about these business tips and strategy, it's something that might not even take up to 1 months. I know some people do not really have the time to learn but it is absolutely necessary for the progress of every business.

Ok even if you don't want to have an idea of the business you are starting , at least you must have someone with a better understanding of the business because they will really help you to achieve progress in the business . But going into a business as a complete novice is not advisable.
 
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