What is a opportunistic entrepreneur?
Joseph Russell 
What is an opportunistic entrepreneur? Thought leader and speaker Jesse Torres has described opportunistic entrepreneurs as people who are prepared for any opportunity, don’t aim to be flawless, find opportunities to exploit and are ready to work hard.
What is an artisan entrepreneur?
An artisan entrepreneur is a community entrepreneur who starts cultural forms of business ventures, which require high levels of sociability and assertiveness so as to secure their personal identity.
How do you become an artisan?
5 Ways to become an artisan
- Attend a TVET College.
- Attend a private college.
- Apply to be part of a Learnership.
- Become an Apprentice.
- Apply for recognition of prior learning (RPL)
What makes an opportunistic entrepreneur an artisan entrepreneur?
In my experience, opportunistic entrepreneurs (like myself) are usually motivated by the solving a problem/need they see and the thrill of creating a new business. Artisan entrepreneurs have a passion or hobby that they already love. Turning this into a business allows them to support themselves and share their passion with others.
What makes an artist an entrepreneur or an artisan?
Artisans build businesses that they are passionate about, and they hope others are too (just not too much). Entrepreneurs look for market gaps that are large enough to create a profitable business venture or a sustainable organization, then they acquire the necessary resources to effectively take advantage of the market opportunity.
What do you call an artisan business owner?
Artisan entrepreneurs are also called craftsmen or new craftsmen. These craftsmen founders show high technical skills and an extremely high commitment to the business. They are exploiting this skill to create a specific product or service in which their personal contribution is high.
Why are entrepreneurs and artisans focused on succession planning?
2. Entrepreneurs are focused on succession planning to aid in the continuation of a business and to maximize profitability. Artisans either don’t want someone else owning “their” business, or they are such an integral part of the business that it loses almost all of its value without their involvement.
