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Facing Uncertainty : An entrepreneur is a person who faces uncertainty.

The future is
uncertain. So the decision of entrepreneur affects the profitability and reputation of the
enterprise.
Coordination : An entrepreneur must have a coordinator. He allocates the resources and
utilizes the resources for achieving the target. Without coordination an entrepreneur cannot
achieve the target.
Functions of Entrepreneur An entrepreneur has to perform the following function:
Risk taking and Uncertainty Bearing : The future is unpredictable. The entrepreneur has
to take risks in these circumstances. If the venture succeeds, the entrepreneur profits; if it
doe not, losses occur. Thus, taking risks forms an important entrepreneurial function.
Taking Business Decisions : All decision concerning business are taken by the
entrepreneur. He has to formulate an action plan regarding the product and quality of the
product to be produced. He has to evolve the best possible method of production which
would earn him a sizeable profit.

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