Serial entrepreneurs
Start companies and build them from the ground up.
$92,100/yrBachelor's in Business, Finance, or related field | MBA or professional certification (…↑ Above Average
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Business Owner
Business Owners create and run their own companies, taking on the risks and rewards of entrepreneurship.
Typical pay
$75,000/yr
Education
Many paths: self-start + mentorship | Associate/Bachelor's in Business (optional) | Acc…
Outlook
↗ Steady
Why this matters in Business & Money
Entrepreneurs create the businesses of tomorrow.
What you’d actually do
Develop business strategy, manage daily operations, oversee finances and budgets, market products or services, hire and manage employees, handle customer relationships, negotiate with vendors, and adapt to market changes.
What can I do right now?
- DECA, Junior Achievement, Small business projects, Pitch competitions
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