What does it take to lead up being a well composed business man?

Hi Jeremy,

It will take a very well developed sense of self-discipline, good communication skills, a good education which will include an overall knowledge of the business you intend to enter, how a business works (accounting, marketing sales etc) and as you are looking to be independent, the financial means to launch a business which will start slowly and develop over time.

Hi, This is from a businessschools dot com website and good information...good luck:

Leadership Skills
To be successful in business, you need outstanding leadership skills. You should be able to command a room and inspire a team of associates to perform at their best.
Unafraid to Take Risks
A great business leader has an entrepreneurial spirit and is not afraid to take risks to advance the business and improve revenues.
Competitive Spirit
A sense of competition helps to propel the best business men and women to the forefront of the industry. The desire to do better than similar organizations can prove vital to your success.
A Good Intellect
Thorough knowledge of the business world, as well as of technology, economics, politics, history, and other matters, is important for business leaders. Intellect helps to cultivate a global perspective and sparks creativity.
Ability to Take the Initiative
Initiative is important in business as it continually pushes people to work harder, learn more, and perform better.
Solid Communication Skills
Great communication skills are essential, as no business transaction is a solitary endeavor. Business leaders must be able to communicate effectively in writing and orally to ensure the highest levels of efficiency.
Ambition
The most successful business leaders have unrelenting ambition. They have lofty goals and do whatever it takes (within legal limits, naturally) to achieve those goals.
A Reliable Nature
Great business men and women are unfailingly reliable. They can be counted on to get the job done and always make a positive contribution.
Personal and Professional Integrity
A keen sense of integrity is important to ensure that business transactions are conducted with ethics in mind. A successful business person conducts him or herself in a respectable manner and always acts fairly and responsibly.
Likeability
Great business leaders have great personalities. Their colleagues, superiors, and subordinates respect them and enjoy working with, or for, them. They are able to make networking contacts and use them to help fuel the business along.

Hi

To be successful in business you need to possess numerous skills.

First you should have good communication skills. There are many courses offered at community colleges and universities. It is also beneficial to have some public speaking and debate skills. Understanding people and human behavior as well as body language is beneficial. It is important to be able to read people well and interact with others to form bonds and relationships. You should also take some English classes and writing classes.

Second, you need to have good math skills. It is always important to be able to analyze all costs and understand all of your numbers.

Third, leadership qualities are essential. How you lead comes in many styles. You will develope what works for you best in the labor market you are in. All businesses require people. It is always best to develope a team of people whom do their job well and want to do everything they can for the team. No business is ever run without people and your "people" are one of the most vital components of running a business.

Fourth, not essential but it can really help in forming bonds with people - read ! Read every book you can get your hands on. Read about people from all over the world. We are a global society and understanding as many cultures as possible is helpful. Read about economics so you can make your decisions wisely. Read about world crisis & conflicts, understanding what happened in conflict and crisis helps you in understanding people and often can help you spot signs of things that can effect your business before others do.

Last, honesty...it is essential in forming long lasting relationships with your clients, business associates and your people. A good work ethic, morality and a passion for what you do and the people you do it with are of utmost importance. If you love what you do you will enjoy every day!

I hope this was helpful