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More millennials are embracing the idea of starting a small business in the Trump era
Washington Examiner ^ | June 15, 2018 | John Patrick

Posted on 06/16/2018 9:26:21 AM PDT by GonzoII

New research indicates that more millennials are leaving the traditional 9-to-5 job in hopes of starting their own business.

Young people have President Trump’s tax cuts to thank, as they are helping grow the American economy at levels not seen in decades.

According to recent analysis by MetLife insurance, four in 10 millennials are planning to quit their current jobs within the next five years and seek out work as a freelancer in the labor market. According to one millennial entrepreneur, the idea of starting one’s own business and being your own boss is a major priority among young entrepreneurs

(Excerpt) Read more at washingtonexaminer.com ...


TOPICS: Business/Economy; Culture/Society; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: business; economy; millennials; trump
Will they vote right?
1 posted on 06/16/2018 9:26:21 AM PDT by GonzoII
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To: GonzoII

Is that before or after we reach the promised land of Socialism the Millennials yearn for?


2 posted on 06/16/2018 9:27:54 AM PDT by Kozak (DIVERSITY+PROXIMITY=CONFLICT)
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To: GonzoII

Hopefully not all of them will run food trucks or sell incense on side of road...enough!


3 posted on 06/16/2018 9:28:32 AM PDT by CincyRichieRich (Ruled by lawyers, not by laws...a temporary national illness.)
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To: GonzoII

Millennials actually work? From what planet was this article written?


4 posted on 06/16/2018 9:40:01 AM PDT by GrandJediMasterYoda (Vox populi, vox dei)
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To: GonzoII

They plan on landing government contracts.


5 posted on 06/16/2018 9:40:33 AM PDT by henkster (Monsters from the Id.)
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To: GonzoII

Once they get their first tax bill, many will vote for their wallets.


6 posted on 06/16/2018 9:41:42 AM PDT by VanDeKoik
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To: CincyRichieRich

LOL! I wish Georgie Boy Stephanopoulis would just fade away and move back to his native Astoria, Queens and sell gyros and souvlakis out of an old food truck parked under the el on 31st Av.


7 posted on 06/16/2018 9:44:51 AM PDT by Impala64ssa (Islamophobic? NO! IslamABHORic)
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To: GonzoII

Starting a small business is hard work and sacrifices have to be made.

Remember all those progressive rules, regulations and taxes that are still in place are rigged against small business.

But if you survive 5 years and are profitable you have succeeded.


8 posted on 06/16/2018 10:04:42 AM PDT by fella ("As it was before Noah so shall it be again,")
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To: CincyRichieRich
Running a food truck is a great way to learn the restaurant business.

Nothing wrong with that IMHO.

9 posted on 06/16/2018 11:01:57 AM PDT by RoosterRedux
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To: GonzoII

Or they can always sell their junk on eBay!


10 posted on 06/17/2018 12:34:38 AM PDT by Ciexyz (I have one issue and it's my economic well-being.)
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