"We had a number of questions on the interest in learning," says Wolf. For small-business owners, the study shows curiosity isn't just about learning from the trenches, it's about looking for answers outside of yourself and your business.
Tech-Savvy
Technology is a key point of leverage for success-oriented small-business owners. They more intensely value their companies' websites and are significantly more likely to "rely a great deal on technology to help make our business more effective and more efficient."
Wolf notes that the "tech-savvy" dimension doesn't mean blindly going the way of any new technology that comes along. "It's being aware of new technology, and then making choices based on what technology fits within the company's industry and mission," he says. Sometimes the best technology decision is not high-tech at all--think Rich Miller's highly sought "Capitol Fax" newsletter.
Action-Oriented
Success-oriented small-business owners are more committed to "taking the business to the next level"; "differentiating ourselves from our competitors"; and "having something to sell when I'm ready to retire." They also see adversity as a "kick in the rear to help move you forward." Not surprisingly, they are less concerned than other small-business owners about the overall state of the economy.
"When you hear these traits or see them, they make such perfect sense for the small-business owner who is passionate about what they are doing," says Greene. "These successful people are lifelong learners, and the most valuable point of the six dimensions is that they can all be learned."
"The Guardian Life Index: What Matters Most to America's Small Business Owners" was conducted by the Guardian Life Small Business Research Institute, a subsidiary of the Guardian Life Insurance Company of America.
参考译文
小企业是指员工总数少于500人的企业。美国有2960万个小企业，占企业总数的99%。但在过去15年间，他们创造了美国66%的新岗位，GDP 的50%和全国薪资总额的44%。
成功的小企业主是否有着不同于常人的特质?有关机构对1100家成功的的小企业进行了调查。结果显示， 企业主的六大个性特征决定了小企业的成功。
合作
成功的小企业主懂得如何有效地在企业 内部授权，与管理层、咨询机构、供应商和客户建立强大的个人关系。不论在公司内部还是外部，建立人脉都是发展的基础，同时也为他人提供机会，使彼此互相依 赖，创造新的商机。
自我实现
成功的小企业主更倾向于“做自己喜欢做的事情”，“自己 决定要赚多少钱”，“从创造价值中获得满足。”说到底，企业家精神是私人的事情，个人实现的感觉和对自我职业生涯的掌控，能够帮助个人迈向成功。
着眼于未来
成功的小企业主对短期和长期的未来都有规划，他们更关注资金流，既有长期发展的年 度整体规划，也有详实的每日计划。把愿景化为切实的行动，才能获得成功的回报。
好奇
成功的小企业主通常愿意借鉴同行的成功经验。他们主动追踪管理、创新、行业前景的最新发展成果，也注重发现、激励和保留员工。不仅在工作中学习，也从自身和 业务之外获得灵感。
科技的敏锐性
科技是小企业成功的主要因素。他们花力气制作公司的 网站，依靠科技使业务效果更好，效率更高。对科技的敏感性并不意味着盲目地运用最先进科技，而是按照自身的业务特点和发展需要，有选择地使用科技产品。有 时候，最好的科技决定未必需要最新的高科技的支持。
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