So, you want to be an entrepreneur? You’re not alone.

In 2021, 5.4 million new business applications were filed in 2021, surpassing the record set in 2020 of 4.4 million.

But starting a business is no easy feat. In fact, it’s one of the most challenging things you’ll ever do. Here are five things every entrepreneur must assume when starting a business.

1 – You Must Assume Responsibility for Your Business

As an entrepreneur, you are the captain of your ship. You are responsible for everything that happens within your company. This includes the successes as well as the failures. If something goes wrong, it’s up to you to fix it. There is no one else who will do it for you.

2 – You Must Assume the Risk

Starting a business is a risk. There is no guarantee that your business will be successful. In fact, statistics show that 80% of businesses fail within the first five years. This means that you must be prepared to lose everything you invest in your business. Are you willing to take that risk?

3 – You Must Assume the Role of Leader

As an entrepreneur, you must assume the role of leader within your company. This means inspiring and motivating your team to reach their full potential. It also means making tough decisions when necessary and being the face of your brand. Are you ready to step up and lead?

4 – You Must Assume Others Will Not Believe in You

When you first start out, there will be many people who doubt your ability to succeed. They may not believe in your idea or they may think you’re crazy for taking such a big risk. It’s important to remember that these people are not your target audience. focuses on your vision and ignore the naysayers.

5 – You Must Assume You Will Make Mistakes

No one is perfect and as an entrepreneur, you will make mistakes—lots of them! The key is to learn from those mistakes and use them as opportunities to grow and improve your business.

Are you ready to assume these things? If so, then you just might have what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur!