It seems that everywhere I turn right now there are reasons being argued for new business startups. The economic downturn has provided an upturn opportunity for some savvy people who know when to jump on a business idea and have the guts to do it. While devouring this month's Entrepreneur magazine I happened across a very inspiring article by staff writer Jennifer Wang. This one was worth sharing with you (and archiving for my own sake).
Apparently, not only did the unemployment rate of men recently surpass that of women. We (women) are are jumping on the entrepreneur bandwagon at twice the rate of men. Wang cited an study by Guardian Life Small Business Research Institute that estimates, "women-led companies will account for as many as 5.5 million new U.S. jobs by 2018".
That's not to say there's no glory in falling in line with a company. These are interesting times and I predict (as do many other people) that they will only become more and more interesting in the next couple of years. Personally, I just find it exciting to know that gutsy gals might end up being one factor toward leading the way out of the current downturn.
So, that being said - lead on...women and men!
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