The paper analyzes the concepts of entrepreneur and entrepreneurship. The attitudes of entrepreneurs who showed the state of entrepreneurship in the Republic of Croatia were also analyzed, entrepreneurs expressed their objective views and opinions. The research was conducted using an online survey. The survey found that entrepreneurs are not satisfied with the Republic of Croatia's investment in entrepreneurship. The survey showed that anyone can start an entrepreneurial venture, however, there is a small amount of entrepreneurs who will successfully realize their business. Entrepreneurship is a very important activity for the growth and development of the economy and the entire economy of a country. The paper briefly describes entrepreneurship, the division of entrepreneurs as well as the types of entrepreneurship and entrepreneurs. One of the most represented entrepreneurship in the territory of the Republic of Croatia is traditional entrepreneurship. The work analyzed the factors that drive the success of entrepreneurship and highlighted the most important competencies of employees. Entrepreneurship is a discipline that can be continuously improved because the most important factor of human potential that should be applied is lifelong learning.