Entrepreneurship

Latin America’s Entrepreneurs: Catholics vs. Protestants

Protestants more likely to have plans to start businesses

July 15, 2008

Protestant groups have spread through Latin America in recent decades, sparking interest in possible economic effects in the region. Polls from 2007 show Protestants are somewhat more likely than Catholics to have plans for improving their standard of living, and for starting their own businesses.More ...

"Modern Myanmar" Tops Burmese Hopes for Nation's Future

Modernization, development, economic improvement mentioned frequently

June 11, 2008

A Gallup survey in Myanmar before Cyclone Nargis ripped through the country shows residents dreamed of a modern, developed country (37%) with better economic conditions (21%).More ...

Before Cyclone, Burmese Hoped for Better Economic Futures

Business success, wealth topped citizens’ wish lists

June 6, 2008

Before Cyclone Nargis devastated Myanmar last month, a Gallup Poll of the country’s urban residents revealed many hoped to someday own their own businesses (24%) and achieve wealth and financial comfort (19%).More ...

Nigeria: Drivers and Challenges of Entrepreneurship

Sixty-nine percent of Nigerians don’t plan to register their future business

April 9, 2008

Two-thirds of Nigerians (67%) have thought of starting a business -- one of the highest rates of business creation intentions in West Africa -- but for most, their future venture is likely to be part of the informal economy.More ...

Democracy Important to a Majority of Belarusians

Nearly half say an active political opposition is also important

April 4, 2008

A majority (60%) of Belarusians say democracy is important to the development of their country; of those, 25% are “somewhat” or “very” dissatisfied with the way democracy works in their country.More ...

Most Small-Business Owners Don't Plan to "Fully" Retire

Many prospective retirees will delay retirement because of the current financial squeeze

March 10, 2008

A Wells Fargo/Gallup poll conducted late last year finds nearly 90% of small-business owners satisfied with their work and having no plans to retire and stop working in their businesses -- an option many Americans may envy as the U.S. recession unfolds.More ...

The Chinese: A New Wave of Entrepreneurs?

More Chinese want to start and own a business

December 26, 2007

Chinese citizens in 2006 were more likely than in 2004 to say they’d like to start and own a business, and at the same time they’re less likely to express high satisfaction with their jobs. Together, the data may foretell a growth in small- to medium-sized businesses.More ...

Small-Business Owners See Need For Healthcare Overhaul

Value healthcare for employees, split about national program

October 5, 2007

According to a new Wells Fargo/Gallup Small Business Index survey, a majority of small-business owners believe the U.S. healthcare system needs a complete overhaul. More surprisingly, small-business owners are split over replacing the current system with a taxpayer-supported national healthcare plan.More ...

Central America's Unofficial Entrepreneurs

Half of those who consider starting businesses would stick to the informal sector

February 13, 2007

At least 40% of the populations in Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua say they have at some point considered starting a business of their own, but about half of the prospective entrepreneurs in these countries are "lost" to the informal economy. Commonly perceived barriers to establishing formal businesses include cumbersome paperwork and lack of access to capital.More ...