Small Business and Entrepreneurship Economic Rocket Fuel
Why launch a small business Financial Success Independence Flexibility Challenge Survival
Entrepreneurial qualities Vision Self-Reliance Energy Confidence Tolerance of Uncertainty Tolerance of Failure
Funding Personal Resources Loans Angel Investors Venture Capital
Opportunities Market Niches Personal Customer Service Lower Overhead Costs Technology
Threats High Risk of Failure Lack of Knowledge and experience Too little money Bigger regulatory burden Higher health insurance costs
Make it happen Gain experience Learn from others Educate yourself Access SBA Resources Develop a Business Plan
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