What characteristics have you identify among your chosen entrepreneurs? Which characteristics were outstanding in them? The characteristics that I identify about Socorro Ramos are hard work, passion, determination, patience, optimism, receptiveness, goal-centeredness, dreaming, and confidence. Being in the business sector is not easy because no one can tell if this success will last forever, so it’s like every day a businesswoman is battling against competitors and the demands of consumers. As we all know, Socorro Ramos, also known as Nanay Coring, has encountered struggles and difficulties, not only in business but also in personal life. Yet she withstands it and becomes successful and a well-known owner of the National Book Store. Historically speaking, Nanay Coring and her husband have experienced obstacles in their relationship. Just like in many romantic movies where the parents of the girl dislike the boy and their love is called forbidden love, But they like each other very much, so they fight to be together again. And that’s exactly what happened in Nanay Coring's relationship. Not only that, she grew up being able to witness and experience poverty and financial difficulties. Despite all that, she endured it all and worked harder. This is the reason why I could tell that she is a hard worker and determined, because her trials do not stop her from pursuing the path of success. Instead of giving up, she even worked hard to turn herself from a saleslady into a powerful businesswoman in the country. Through that, I saw her as very patient and optimistic. Her patience helps her to remain positive and take the negative as a lesson, not a breakdown. which is why her optimistic side allows her to walk on the path of success. Aside from that, she is receptive, as she has always learned from the things she encounters, whether they are positive or negative. And because she is a dreamer, she sticks to her goals. Furthermore, her confidence that she can do anything despite being a woman brought her to the top and makes her a successful woman entrepreneur. Her confidence makes her business possible and realizeable in the market. Which is why, if only everyone believed in themselves that they could do anything and would do anything with confidence, they could achieve their dreams. 1. 2. What characteristics was crucial in the success of business? The characteristic that, in my opinion, is crucial to the success of business is being a hard worker. This is due to the fact that not all of us have the tolerance to stay positive amidst all of the hardships encountered in life. Some of us will likely give up easily or take another course, but Socorro Ramos is a very hardworking woman, which makes her business more successful than before. Currently speaking, there are 80 outlets of the National Book Store. Truly, her business expanded, and it became bigger and bigger each day. Her business does not only help economically but also teaches young children how to read. This may help improve the development of the children's skills at such a young age. Therefore, she did this not only for business, but on the other side, she was inspired by young children's happy faces and contentment as they read the books. not only the young children but also the adults, for whom the books she sells will be a better reference for the development and learning of the students. Moreover, being an entrepreneur is not only about making business but also foreseeing the demands and needs of the consumers in the locality. And entrepreneur Nanay Coring was able to connect herself not only to the community and locality of her business but also to the needs of the consumers living in the area. Thus, this will not only satisfy the economy of the country but also satisfy the consumers by giving them the best services and the latest books that can help them improve their reading skills and other skills.