Entrepreneurs Always Spot Opportunity, Especially In Times of Disruption

The COVID-19 pandemic, in particular, has presented both dramatic disruption and unique opportunities. In fact, more American entrepreneurs report seeing increasingly more business opportunities despite the economic challenges of the pandemic, according to research from the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM).

Read on to examine entrepreneurship – positive perceptions of starting a business and a world still rich with opportunities.

Lack of Confidence? Fear of Failure?

Is that what's holding you back from becoming an entrepreneur or starting a business - a lack of confidence and a fear of failure? 

According to a recent Entrepreneur.com article, it says:

Women often don't think they are capable of launching their own businesses, which is one reason there are significantly fewer female entrepreneurs than male entrepreneurs, according to the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor 2012 Women's Report released July 31st.

Read the entire article here.  See if you agree.  And as always, I welcome your comments.

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World's Largest Research Project: What a GEM

The Global Entrepreneurship Monitor's ninth annual review of entrepreneurial activity and perceptions spans 42 countries and is the world’s largest research project focusing on entrepreneurs and how they affect national economic growth.

See how we stack up here.

How Do American Entrepreneurs Stack Up Against Others Worldwide?

Think entrepreneurs around the globe are all alike? We will find out tomorrow at the crack of dawn when we release the latest Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) report.

Stay tuned.