Were you born to be in business for yourself? Did you grow up inventing new things or finding ingenious ways to make summer cash? Do you have an unwavering level of confidence in things you tried even when other people said you couldn't do something?
If so, you may be hard-wired for success in owning your own business.

In the article Nature vs Nurture and Entrepreneurship, Fred Wilson, author of A VC Blog suggests these five traits are a part of all entrepreneurs.

1) A stubborn belief in one's self

2) A confidence bordering on arrogance

3) A desire to accept risk and ambiguity, and the ability to live with them

4) An ability to construct a vision and sell it to many others

5) A magnet for talent

Whether these characteristics are built in or learned, who knows. But as I have written in the last three columns, it is so important to find out if you are the kind of person who wants to build, manage, grow and sustain a business through the long haul BEFORE you sink everything you have into a venture. I hope you'll take these questions and ideas to heart before starting up your own spa, massage or wellness business. And call me if you need some help when you are ready to take the plunge!