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Are entrepreneurs naughty?

June 17th, 2011

Are entrepreneurs rogues who reject what is most socially acceptable? Are entrepreneurs the true rebels?

In a society where conformity to vocational norms submission to political will seems to be increasing, having the nerve to go into business for yourself is often seen as greedy, foolish, too risky, or inappropriate in some other way. Of course, some are indifferent, some even encouraging and supportive, but those who do not approve of you are significant. God forbid you are married to one of these types!

Even the government seems to be anti-business, so that those who live in the highest fear of their new god of an over-reaching, all-powerful government may avoid going into business to seek highest perceived approval of that government.

Steve Jobs, founder of Apple
Steve Jobs, entrepreneur and
founder of Apple Computer, Inc.

It’s irrational, and in my view, wrong to be against business, without that business doing something wrong (such as fraud, deception, sinister/predatory legal action, etc.). Business and entrepreneurs have a rightful and critical role in a free economy: to innovate, produce and provide jobs, among other things.

So it seems the entrepreneur must go forth in defiance, fighting all the pressures to keep him down. This is unfortunate, to get so much resistance from society and the government, because entrepreneurs have enough challenges – organization of the business, outsmarting competition, dealing with the minefield government red tape, unfair lawsuits, etc.. But, those are realities that are slow and hard to change. These are the challenges the brave entrepreneur must face (unless or until a work-around can be found)if he or she expects to be successful. So an entrepreneur must accept this rebel status. Business must continue. Hopefully culture and government will eventually develop a healthy respect for entrepreneurs, but until that day comes, drive on and don’t give up!


Is the government anti-business?

October 10th, 2010

U.S. Political debate over the last couple of years has brought an important question to the forefront for struggling entrepreneurs: Is the government (federal, state and local governments) anti-business? Of course, in all but the most extreme local communities, it would be irrational to think that there is an actual conscious conspiracy to kill small business and therefore the economy, but one must ask – does government’s actions have that effect? And if these levels of government do have that effect, then they are indeed effectively anti-business. Actions speak louder than words. And it’s not the intention that counts, but the true effects as they play out in reality that matters.

I will leave it to you to research the claims, records and realities of the various political parties, groups, and movements, but it seems wise to not be working against yourself by voting the wrong way. When we support business thriving, we support everyone, because in a free market economy, where the bulk of transactions are handled in an honest exchange of real value, most everyone wins, one way or another. Even those dependent on welfare reap the fruit of taxation revenue generated by successful business and individuals. And businesses and individuals who are doing well financially are more likely to hire people, promote people, give raises and contribute to charity.

Consider the analogy of the government with a farmer. Has this farmer become a greedy pillager? Are the animals (businesses) not healthy because of abuse, taking too much too soon from them and excessive harassment? As with the farmer, the government is very short-sighted to be effectively destroying the base of it’s own revenue and existence.

Whatever the case, the successful entrepreneur does not get discouraged for long, but gets up from failures, reassesses after discovery of a barrier and moves on, full-steam ahead! An entrepreneur, when they cannot get through a barrier, must take the path of least resistance toward their goals. It does pay to think outside the box. Are there other cities, counties, states that are more business-friendly than where you are? Is the nature of your business such that you could locate in some other jurisdiction? Some even decide to form their company in another country or “move” their company to one later.

Every entrepreneur has his or her own unique style, principles, convictions, motivations and tastes. A small minority may even enjoy the oppressive excess of government regulation, harassment and taxation and tax complexity. For the rest of you, being open-minded, avoiding government excess where encountered, is not only good for your venture, but ultimately your customers and even the nation, as the government “learns” by harsh trial and error (apparently the only way the government can learn) to be good to business, not hostile.


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