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Small Business / Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurship is an expression of vision and life purpose. And sound business practices are the tools with which you can turn your passion into products, services and success.

Entrepreneurs and small-business owners wear many hats, often all at once. Especially during the early stages of a venture, you may have to be a know-it-all, do-it-all person. While there certainly is a buzz to being in charge, navigating changes and taking risks, there is no reason for or wisdom in going it alone.

Experienced business owners know it takes a village of personal and professional resources to succeed in competitive, evolving markets. St. Kate’s small business/entrepreneurship major gives you those resources through a blend of classes, work experiences and enduring networks.

Taking charge of your future

The desire for independence is the number one reason women cite when asked why they go into business for themselves (Center for Women’s Business Research, 2007). As more people enter entrepreneurial or small business ventures every year, women are the fastest growing segment of new business owners.

Women own 50 percent or more of nearly 10.4 million firms, employing more than 12.8 million people and generating $1.9 trillion in sales. For the past two decades, majority women-owned firms have continued to grow at twice the rate of all firms.

Hungry for innovation, many large organizations also seek employees with the entrepreneurial spirit and skills required to take ownership of their business units.