by Jerome Espinosa Baladad

Created on: October 08, 2009   Last Updated: October 25, 2010

"Freedom." That's a primary reason behind the motivation, sought out internally from one's calling, by people who eventually become entrepreneurs. This writer's valuable experiences of venturing into small businesses have shown him that he can gain much more "freedom" with available resources to him. He's reminded of this prime reason, every time he seeks out answers behind his decision to become an entrepreneur, despite the great odds of failure. Some entrepreneurs have varied reasons, but similarities can be observed, even by a professed non-entrepreneur.

1) "The family background may become a strong consideration why people eventually become entrepreneurs" When there are family members or relatives who have been seen as "owning and running their own businesses" by other members, there are strong chances that another family member will eventually consider becoming an entrepreneur in due time. You can observe this from families who have their own businesses, and that are managed by family members. Some even have family members as employees. Who else would have to take over when the proper time comes, but family members (even those by virtue of marriage)? This is especially true with small to medium sized businesses.

2) "Growing disaffection over being employed, and its perceived limitations" People who are employed full time (or even part time) eventually see and realize the futility of being employed. This maybe seen as being "ungrateful" for having a job (especially during difficult economic times) that comes with regular pay and benefits. But there are elements in being employed that get in the way when a person is serious about growth and development. The direct boss maybe indirectly barring the sure pathway for the employee to grow (or be promoted). Or the work environment is badly lacking in providing necessary external sources of motivation. Any of these reasons may drive a person to consider becoming an entrepreneur.

3) "Unsatisfied needs, lofty dreams, and unharnessed talents and abilities at the work place" The workplace may also be contributing in enlarging the needs that are unmet even when an employee looks satisfied on the surface, no matter what. The employee may be seeking out something about his / her purpose in life that full time employment may not able to provide. And employees may soon realize they're being relegated to doing dumb assignments because they've been found to be very efficient in doing their jobs. And this maybe convenient

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