Why do you go to Business?

Why do you go to business? This is the repeatedly asked and a typical opening question you will hear when someone is interviewing a successful business tycoon in television or in radio. But this question will never be outdated as this will give you the hint on how they have achieved the ladder of success in business.

Here are some notable answers on why people go to business:

Personal satisfaction. They enjoy challenges and risk taking ventures. Their business success gives them as sense of fulfillment.

Family involvement. They feel it is their responsibility to continue the business of their parents, especially if it is profitable. If you belong in the Ford family which is on of the top car manufacturers in the world, of course, you will continue to run or be part of this company even if you will start working in the marketing department distributing some latest automotive transportation brochures right?

Independence and power. They want to be the boss. They have to make their own decisions and implement them. If they are employees, they are obliged to follow policies, report on time, and finish their work according to schedule. Some people are not happy with such kind of life. They prefer independence, power, fame and fortune.

Social activities. There are people who are really born socializers. They love social activities. Such extroverted personalities are good for business. They take the advantage of their social contacts to promote their business interests.

Profit expectation. Some individuals are greatly motivated by profit of the chance for mass wealth. Thus, they go to business. This is the best way for them to become rich. In some countries, employees remain poor throughput their lives. On the other hand, those who engaged even in small enterprises become prosperous. This is the reason why some countries are encouraging the people to be entrepreneurs instead of job seekers.

Are you now ready to answer this question?