Most Americans Want a Small Business

Have you ever considered starting your own business? You’re not alone. According to a new study by Findlaw.com, the most popular legal information Web site, 61% of Americans have either started or thought about starting a small business.

In addition, the survey found that:

• Thirty percent of Americans say they have started at least one small
  business.

• An additional 31 percent of Americans have thought about starting
  their own business at some point in their lives.

• Only 39 percent of Americans say they have never started, or even
  considered starting, their own business.

“Owning your own business is a dream that many people have and that many people act upon,” said Stephanie Rahlfs, an attorney and editor at FindLaw.com. “Even in difficult economic times, people often take advantage of opportunities to start a business where they see unmet needs, a chance to turn a personal passion or interest into a business, or because they want to have more control and responsibility over their work life.

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