The Entrepreneurship Myth
A story published on BusinessWeek.com, about Scott Shane's forthcoming book The Illusions of Entrepreneurship, gives us a short description and an interview with the author.
Entrepreneurs don't earn as much as they would if they worked for someone else. That's the message.
Most of the comments that accompany the story (so far) argue against Shane's conclusions, for a variety of reasons.
The interview does point out some things anyone considering starting their own business should know, and do. Nothing you won't find in many primers on startups, but it's good advice. It's the conclusion that seems to be causing a stir.
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What do you think of Scott Shane's conclusion? Entepreneurship is a component of many "retirement" plans these days. (See Susan Reid's post of 1/23) Should we have second thoughts?
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