1. Small Business and Entrepreneurship
Economic Rocket Fuel

2. Why launch a small business
Financial Success
Independence
Flexibility
Challenge
Survival

3. Entrepreneurial qualities
Vision
Self-Reliance
Energy
Confidence
Tolerance of Uncertainty
Tolerance of Failure

4. Funding
Personal Resources
Loans
Angel Investors
Venture Capital

5. Opportunities Market Niches Personal Customer Service
Lower Overhead Costs
Technology

6. Threats High Risk of Failure Lack of Knowledge and experience
Too little money
Bigger regulatory burden
Higher health insurance costs

7. Make it happen Gain experience Learn from others Educate yourself
Access SBA Resources
Develop a Business Plan

8. Small Business impact
In 17 years – small businesses created 65% of the new jobs in the US
Fueling Innovation
Revolutionary new ideas
Vitalizing Inner Cities