Join the Entrepreneurs' Movement: A "Cause" for our Economy

Real Clear Politics ^ | September 23, 2009 | Carl J. Schramm

[2ndDivisionVet]

Nearly every day there's some statistic or factor that's bandied about to demonstrate why our economy continues to struggle. But in all the debates among economists and policymakers over the past few months, one group of people has been stunningly underrepresented -- and it's a group that may actually hold the key to economic recovery: entrepreneurs.

The vast majority of new jobs during tough economic times are created by entrepreneurs, and since 1980, all net job growth has come from businesses less than five years old. Entrepreneurs nationwide know firsthand the transformative effect that starting a business can have on individuals and on their communities.

Across the country, entrepreneurs are turning their dreams of starting businesses into reality, and in the process they are revitalizing their communities by creating new jobs. This is nothing new: Some of today's biggest companies were started by entrepreneurs during bad economic times, including Microsoft, BET, Whole Foods, and Adobe Systems. On average, more than half a million people start a business each year. And, despite the onset of the recession, last year was no different. In fact, according to Kauffman Foundation research, the number of new firms started in 2008 was slightly higher than in 2007.(continued)

[2ndDivisionVet]

Talk about swimming against the tide.

[Diana in Wisconsin]

Well, I’m ahead of the curve again on this ‘trend.’ *SMIRK* I’ve had my own business for nine years; Husband for three.

Gotta love those ‘multiple streams of income,’ Baby! We’re ALL Free Agents, and moreso now than ever. :)

“If your looking for work, start from where you are standing.” ~ President Abraham Lincoln

[sneakers]

My sister-in-law and I would love to start our own business - but we don’t know what KIND of business! LOL!

[JSDude1]

I don’t know either, but I do know one thing: Our citizenry would be better off if instead of teaching our children useless pc crap, and other “training” for “jobs” rather than teaching them to be self-sufficient, entrepreneuers (business owners, dreamers), and how to live debt-free then our society would be MUCH better off!!!

[cherry]

I was thinking these week about selling safes...my hubby brought one home from work, I sent for the combination and it didn’t work nor did the other 12 numbers they sent...but I am fasinated about having one....so why not become a distributor?....any advice?

[uncommonsense]

"so why not become a distributor?....any advice?"

Always work with what you know, are connected to, and are passionate about. Never jump into something that's "cool" or suggested by another. Only work with things you have a passion for.