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Sarah Lumley

Small business owners share top traits needed for success - like hard work and motivation

Business owners believe you need passion, relentlessness, and a willingness to take risks, to survive the cut-throat world of being an entrepreneur.

A poll of 500 SME owners and sole traders also found having self-belief, determination, and an ability to sell, are all crucial for success.

Being hard-working (48 per cent), motivated (44 per cent), and organised (42 per cent) were the top three personality traits you need, according to those polled.

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