Daniel Comp posted on September 29, 2008 12:06
They may be small, but they are the majority, and they create on average 900,000 jobs a year. Over 87% of businesses in the U.S. are micro-enterprises - and you can get a bunch more going in your town!
A "micro-enterprise" is a business with fewer than five employees that can be started for less than $35,000. Many micro enterprises are home-based and often part-time. Some are started by unlikely people in challenging situations. Micro-enterprise development programs (like this one) have little wealth and have limited access to economic resources. That's why President Clinton and Bill Gates called upon each of us as Americans to get involved - as they are - making modest investments that add up to a huge difference. See Clinton Global Initiative.
I've committed technology and media production to this project because I've learned how successful the Sirolli model is at turning around rural economies. I'm convinced, and committed. I'm in the process of moving my company to Oregon - and working to expand upon the positive outcomes that the leaders of this project have going.
I ran across some numbers that demonstrate how important small business is. The source is the Association for Enterprise Opportunity. Have a look at 10 reasons micro-enterprises matter so much.
I encourage you to commit as well. Make a very modest contribution - the same as a lunch ticket, or a tank of gas a month. Lean more, and be a part of the solution here.
Daniel Comp
Intelligent Netware