National Entrepreneurship Week

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It’s National Entrepreneurship Week, a time to celebrate American Entrepreneurs “and the lifelong learning educational opportunities that prepare the NEW business leaders of the future.”

Merchant Resources International works with American entrepreneurs on a daily basis and we understand the great impact that entrepreneurship has on our society and economy.

Some National Small Business/Entrepreneurship Statistics

• In 2008 there were approximately 29.6 million small businesses in the U.S.
• Small businesses have generated 64 percent of net new jobs over the past 15 years.
• Small businesses employ over 50 percent of U.S workers
• Small businesses generate over half of private sector, non-farm Gross Domestic Product.

Click here to find out what’s happening in your state for National Entrepreneurship Week.

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