Entrepreneurs: The Next Generation ? Mosaiko

Author: Mosaiko Editor
Posted on: Oct 26th 2012

Many young people around the world share the belief that becoming an entrepreneur is the most effective and exciting way to make their dreams and ideas a reality. As the founder of an organization of young entrepreneurs writes in this issue, it gives them freedom to transform their own lives and their communities and change the world for the better.

To be sure, entrepreneurs, whether young or adult, face discouraging obstacles, particularly in countries with underdeveloped financial systems, overdeveloped bureaucracies and inadequate infrastructure. Yet, with support from the Internet, entrepreneurship ?missionaries? and, increasingly, governments, today is a better time than ever to start a business.

This month?s Focus highlights a world of opportunities (and challenges) that waits to be explored by the next generation of entrepreneurs. You can be among them. It also discusses ? and debunks ? persistent myths about entrepreneurship and offers a set of questions you need to ask before you strike out on your own.

You can also meet some of your peers who have started their ventures and, in so doing, have set off on a new path in life.

Additional Resources:

More information for young entrepreneurs and startups:

Endeavor,?a group that mentors and supports entrepreneurial companies with high growth potential.

Enterprise Development Network?s Resource Center, information resources for small- and medium-sized companies at every stage of business growth.

GenX Startup and Idea Caf?, a forum for young people on business ideas and startup strategies.

Global Entrepreneurship Week, an annual event celebrating and promoting entrepreneurship among young people around the world.

Global Student Entrepreneur Awards, a global competition for students who own and operate businesses.

Indiegogo, an Internet service that helps entrepreneurs seek capital from small investors.

Junior Achievement Worldwide, the world?s largest organization dedicated to educating students about entrepreneurship and finance.

JuniorBiz, advice on how to start a business from young entrepreneurs for young entrepreneurs.

Kairos Society, a student organization that aims to promote the next generation of global leaders through entrepreneurship.

Teen Business Link, the U.S. Small Business Administration?s information resource for potential young entrepreneurs.

Young Entrepreneur, an online forum for young entrepreneurs.

Source: http://www.mosaiko.gr/focus/entrepreneurs-the-next-generation/

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