According to Canadian Business, a new study from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) shows that over 80% of business owners surveys would choose the same path if they were given a second chance. Most of those people also recommend entrepreneurship as a viable career option for young students, unfortunately they also agree that schools do not do enough to make them aware of this choice.
“Given the many opportunities and rewards that entrepreneurship has to offer, it is only natural that business owners would recommend it as a career option and believe that schools should do more to encourage it,” reasoned CFIB’s vice-president of research, Doug Bruce.
CFIB Sr. VP of Research, Economics and Western Canada, Laura Jones, was also quick to point out that 92 per cent of business owners indicate running a business is a rewarding career. “Entrepreneurs are happy to go to work every day because they have the freedom to be their own bosses and tailor their line of work toward their own strengths and interests,” she explained. Adding, “If entrepreneurial skills and aptitudes were sufficiently encouraged in the education system, the next generation of business owners will be in for a great career which not only permits them to build on their talent and expertise, but also fulfill them personally and professionally as well.”
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