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Today, we publish our new report, Entrepreneurs Unwrapped, in partnership with American Express. Based on polls among the British public and founders, we reveal a highly entrepreneurial society. Here are some headlines: ❗ Nearly 9 in 10 British people think that entrepreneurs make an important contribution to the UK economy overall;  👩💼 They are also much more likely to believe that entrepreneurs succeed thanks to effort than luck;  💷 Relatedly, 61% think founders deserve the money they make – only 4% do not. To better understand Britain’s attitudes towards entrepreneurship, read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/eMBfgJAP Also, you can find The Times's coverage of Entrepreneurs Unwrapped here: https://lnkd.in/eKczSpvH

📣 Today sees the launch of the latest report from The Entrepreneurs Network: Entrepreneurs Unwrapped. Kindly supported by American Express, it aims to help the public and policymakers better understand how Britain thinks about entrepreneurship. 2023 was another record year for startups. Year on year the number rises. Company registrations are pushing closer towards 1 million a year. 📈 Statistics continue to show that more and more of us are being attracted to entrepreneurship be that to fully replace an employed status job or to add a side hustle to our earning mix. What do we think it takes to be an entrepreneur? What drives us towards setting up a business, and what stops us from taking the plunge? Read the full report to find out how Britain thinks about entrepreneurship https://lnkd.in/eMBfgJAP #entrepreneurship #entrepreneurjourney #entrepreneurs #founders #leaders #directors #business #report #launch #news

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🏙️ Small businesses are the backbone of the American economy. But too often, job-creating entrepreneurs struggle with local regulatory burdens, trapped by high fees, long wait times, and confusing paperwork—all before opening day. 💡A new report from IJ's Cities Work initiative, “From Barriers to Breakthroughs,” provides step-by-step guidance to local advocates who want to create an environment where entrepreneurs can thrive. #NewReport #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusinessOwners

Did you know that the first recorded use of the word "entrepreneur" dates back to the early 18th century? It was coined by French economist Jean-Baptiste Say, who described entrepreneurs as individuals who shift economic resources out of areas of lower and into areas of higher productivity and greater yield. This concept is still at the heart of entrepreneurship today, highlighting the innovative and transformative role entrepreneurs play in the economy.

This is a really interesting report about how Britain views Entrepreneurs. It is eye-opening as it sheds light on the public's perception of entrepreneurship in the UK. It's interesting to note that 86% of the public and 94% of founders acknowledge the significant contributions entrepreneurs make to the economy. It is also interesting to learn about the age perception, where 35% believe there's no 'best age' to start a venture, opening the field to all ages and stages. Interestingly, 64% of founders believe challenging economies breed better business ideas, though many feel current conditions make starting a business tough. While entrepreneurship is celebrated, there's a gap in understanding the journey. Only 29% feel they grasp the process of starting and running a business. Moreover, 55% advocate for more government support for entrepreneurs. It's also interesting to learn about the perception of rewards. Both the public and entrepreneurs agree that those who succeed in their ventures deserve their financial rewards, with 61% of the public and a striking 88% of entrepreneurs sharing this sentiment. Kristina Mydlar, Rob Price, Mark Cousins, Warren Whitfield, Rajesh Sinha, Chandila F., Ashish Chawla #Entrepreneurship #BusinessInsights #UKBusiness #Innovation #Startups #Datawhisper

Calling all entrepreneurs A fab report from TheEntrepreneursNetwork supported by American Express. In a time when more and more rely on becoming entrepreneurs through need rather than wish, it is good to know you are not alone. #entrepreneurship #learningjourney

Why is entrepreneurship so important? 🙋♀️ AND How easy do we think it really is to start a business❓ Being an entrepreneur was a way to really be me. To do my thing, in my way. For me, it is the best job on the planet🪐🪐🪐 - a driver of individuality and being you, a promoter of inclusion and difference, a way to value people and include them on a journey, and a provider of much needed disruption to an outdated system by solving so many problems that need solving and many we didnt even know needed solving. It allowed me to build finnCap into a leading financial advisory firm with a different, more inclusive culture. Inclusion became my passion because I could see what a difference it could make. But entrepreneurship also made me feel included.💡💡💡 Governments dont solve problems. Entrepreneurs do.✅✅ ENTREPRENEURSHIP SHOULD BE FOR EVERYONE. If we ensure entrepreneurship is available to everyone, we will solve the MOST problems as well as actually find out what problems really need to be solved. There are currently many potential entrepreneurs out there who think they might not be - they are the ones who can see the problems that need to solved in a different way - because it is personal to them. We need their authentic style of leadership and we need a different way of doing business. An entrepreneur can come from anywhere and be anybody. It could be you. So we need to do more to reach those that could make a difference. Champion it and support those and the ecosystem already doing it, make it more accessible and showcase real people already building real businesses that are much more relatable as well as bust the myths around what it takes to start a business. Everyone has imposter syndrome. I still do so dont let that stop you. This report from The Entrepreneurs Network, where I am a patron, does exactly that. It looks at what Britain really thinks about entrepreneurship so we can build a society that enables and encourages more people to launch and grow a business. Thanks Philip Salter. Well worth a read.📚📚 If we ensure entrepreneurship is championed in the right way and available to all we not only solve the most problems we start to see things differently, we start to level up wealth generation across the UK AND we might actually start to see growth again. A renewed entrepreneurial spirit in UK plc - because it is inclusive capitalism. It is relatable and it includes everyone. We need to unlock it.🗝️🗝️🗝️ Entrepreneurship gives people the ability to be themselves, to lead in their own way, to create a culture that represents their values, to make a real difference and solve a real problem. IN THEIR OWN AUTHENTIC WAY. It could be you.👍👍👍 #growth #entrepreneurs #inclusivecapitalism #inclusiveculture #founders #startupstories

WHICH COUNTRY IS THE MOST ENTREPRENEURIAL OF THE WORLD? USA? Think again! The USA, home to the popular myth about rugged entrepreneurship ranks 173th in list of the Top 200 countries with most self-employed as share of the total population. Fact is that people in developing nations often have no choice to become entrepreneurs to survive, while most people in developed countries know about entrepreneurship mostly from popular media. Many might dream about setting up their own business one day to become "their own boss", but most fall back onto the convenience and certainty of a highly specialized and narrow role in someone else's company. While the statistics are therefore largely unsurprising, the more insightful conclusion is that entrepreneurship is not primarily an individual, but a profoundly collective activity. As Ha-Joon Chang points out, this is one of the significant challenges with micro finance, now deemed mostly unsuccessful. What matters most for the economic development of a nation isn't the fabled acumen and inspiration of entrepreneurial heroes, but the presence of productive technologies, education, financing and effective organisations to turn entrepreneurial energy into scalable commercial success. #Transformation #Leadership #development #entrepreneurship #business https://lnkd.in/eZvZrW8t Antoinette Weibel

Today, we celebrate the courage, innovation, and resilience of entrepreneurs who are building businesses that are changing the world. Entrepreneurs are the backbone of our economy. They create jobs, drive innovation, and bring new products and services to market. But entrepreneurship is not easy. It takes hard work, dedication, and a willingness to take risks. So on this International Entrepreneurs Day, we want to thank all the entrepreneurs for their hard work and dedication. We also want to encourage anyone who is thinking about starting their own business to go for it. The world needs your ideas and your passion. #InternationalEntrepreneursDay #bizedge