Can you be labeled an Entrepreneur?

I recently read Rebecca Holmstrom’s blog and it got me thinking. Her blog was about being a photographer. She was a little frustrated because anyone can claim to be a photographer because of today’s digital age. Here is an excerpt from her blog.

“Now, I am not saying that photographers cannot be self taught. However, if you honestly want to call yourself a photographer, I urge you to pick up some books from the library, or take a photography class, and truly learn the technological, scholarly, and formal aspects of the art form."

Take a look at her blog and let her know what you may think.

http://rlholmstrom.wordpress.com/

She goes into more depth further in the article. I understand her argument and agree for the most part about self-proclaimed labels in certain aspects of today’s society. Photography does not have a test similar to the BAR or MCAT exams to be labeled as a photographer. I started to apply this concept to entrepreneurship.

An entrepreneur doesn’t have to take an entry exam. A business degree is not needed or any other form of formal education. An entrepreneur does not have any specific restrictions. It can be anyone. Many small businesses start out because someone wants to get out of their job because of pay, management, politics, etc. The reasons for starting your own business can be endless.

All I am saying is that this is an available opportunity for anyone. If you see something you can do better, you’re an entrepreneur. If you see an itch for the public that needs to be scratched, you’re an entrepreneur. If you can create value from very little, you’re an entrepreneur. Do not ever let titles hold you back from anything you ever want to do. Embrace the idea that YOU can become an entrepreneur!!!!