8 Reasons Why Entrepreneurship Is Needed Now More Than Ever

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If you're looking for a way to give back to your community, Entrepreneur has just the list for you.

The list, compiled by the magazine's Global Entrepreneurship Council, includes 10 values for entrepreneurs, including "visionary entrepreneurs perpetually seek novel and inventive solutions to problems, demonstrating a willingness to undertake risks and incorporation in unconventional ideas."

Here's the full list, which also includes "job creation," "market expansion and trade enhancement," and "social responsibility": Read the Entire Article

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