The 'Decline of the American Entrepreneur' infographic examines an overall change in business culture in the United States of America. For the past 30 years this decline has resulted in a steady multi-million job fall in the American economy.
Employees working for start-up businesses now account for eight percent of American jobs versus the twelve percent they represented in 1980. Whether this decline is a result of industry-specific circumstances or a direct political policy issue that has been undertaken by the various governmental administrations that have been in power since 1977, is debatable.
For instance, in some areas technology has made certain jobs irrelevant or moot. The technological development, however, has added jobs in other areas. What is for sure, however, is that the 'Decline of the American Entrepreneur' has most definitely been a noticeable slide in the United States.
What's Driving This Trend
- Entrepreneurial Decline
- Opportunity to support and empower entrepreneurs in the United States to reverse the downward trend.
- Job Automation
- Opportunity for industries to embrace automation and create new job opportunities.
- Technological Disruption
- Opportunity to adapt and innovate business models to stay ahead of technological advancements.
Who This Affects Most
- Start-up Support Services
- Opportunity to provide resources and assistance for aspiring entrepreneurs to thrive amidst the decline.
- Automation and Robotics
- Opportunity for companies to develop and implement automation solutions to address job displacement concerns.
- Tech Education and Training
- Opportunity to offer specialized training programs to equip workers with relevant skills for the changing job market.
