All posts by Peter Bolin
On Nov. 8, 2016, citizens across the country will flock to polling stations to cast their votes for the 45th President of the United States. Until then, however, you can expect to hear a number of candidates offer their views on a plethora of political issues over the next year, including small business.
It was only a few months ago when millennials officially surpassed baby boomers to become the largest living generation. Since millennials are so numerous, it stands to reason, that they could also become the most prevalent population of small business owners in the U.S. As a matter of fact, everyday there are hundreds of new start-ups being created by this younger demographic.
If you were to survey American consumers whether or not they would like to be their own boss and successfully run their own business, I would imagine that a good majority would probably say yes. There is something empowering about the thought of setting your own hours and controlling your own destiny, but many people don’t actually take the steps to make that dream a reality.