Is the U.S.A. attractive country for entrepreneurs?

**Tomohiro** · 04-07-2008 06:53 PM

Why are there a lot of successful entrepreneurs in the US?
Intel, eBay, Yahoo and Google... when I think about successful company
which was established by famous entrepreneurs, most of them are located
in the US.
Even though I am not in the US, I am still able to find many books which focus on
American entrepreneurs as successful case study.
I really would like to know what factors that America has attract entrepreneurs and
make them succeed!!!
PLEASE give your point of view!!!

**malumu200** · 04-07-2008 07:11 PM

I believe its the culture. You work for what you want and pursuing the American Dream.

**Gaulkin** · 04-07-2008 07:12 PM

The government supports us.

**gofrugal** · 04-07-2008 07:18 PM

it rules the world.

**Tomohiro** · 04-08-2008 05:41 AM

Originally Posted by malumu200

I believe its the culture. You work for what you want and pursuing the American Dream.

Thank your for your comment. I think it is partially true that the US culture
contributes this trend. Much previous research points out "US is dominated
by competitive spirit and looking for material gain."
Is that all??? Perhaps another pieces of reason exists.

**Tomohiro** · 04-08-2008 05:48 AM

Originally Posted by Gaulkin

The government supports us.

I appriciate your post. I am fascinated by your opinion.
What kind of US government support encourages your business? If is is no trouble, could you give me some examples?

**Tomohiro** · 04-08-2008 06:06 AM

Originally Posted by gofrugal

it rules the world.

Thank you for bringing me a new idea. Granted, the US is ruling all over the world. The country has much advantage in terms of promotion such as an advertisement. But it might not be relate to personal entrepreneurial activity.
By ruling the world, what advantage that the US has affects individuals??

**gofrugal** · 04-08-2008 09:48 AM

Tomohiro,
Let me ask you this,
We have a giant store chain, costco, if you buy anything from them, you can return it within 6 month for full refund, they won't ask you any question.
Is it possible in Japan? or any other country?
We have so many stores like this, costco is just an example.

**rogercbryan** · 04-08-2008 10:59 AM

Originally Posted by Tomohiro

Thank you for bringing me a new idea. Granted, the US is ruling all over the world. The country has much advantage in terms of promotion such as an advertisement. But it might not be relate to personal entrepreneurial activity.
By ruling the world, what advantage that the US has affects individuals??

It bothers me when people post things saying "We rule the world" in referance to the US. While we are leaders in many aspects of the business world and we are the primary supporters of Democracy in the world we do not "rule the world". Those types of comments make Americans look ignorant.

**tazman9r** · 04-08-2008 01:40 PM

Originally Posted by Tomohiro

Much previous research points out "US is dominated by competitive spirit and looking for material gain."

Many who post in here will disagree with this, not because they "know", but because they have "read" believing that they were reading an unbiased and factual report.

I have worked around wealthy people for a while now, and I can say that the quote above about "material gain" applies mostly to those who are poor, don't want to work, and want more "toys" because there life has little purpose outside of self entertainment.

Most of the wealthy people I have had the privilege to speak with are first and foremost passionate about their business. Certainly they are driven to success by competition, but they aren't necessarily "looking and specifically desirous" of material gain. This is not to say that wealthy people don't buy nicer toys, but they didn't start their day saying to themselves, "Gee, who can I screw today to make enough money to buy that cool speedboat". They begin each day the same way everyone else does, trying to figure out what to wear to work. The difference is that when they go to work, they run a company and refine how that company works, as well as devising ways to diversify.

The point is that they have a purpose, and that purpose is running their business. Some business owners are more involved than others, some businesses require more daily attention than others. People who are driven solely by the collection of material goods don't have the patience, attention span, or desire to build anything. They just want to see what they think are the benefits, lots of money, lots of toys, big houses, and not having to do anything but play all day.

There are very few examples of "Idle Rich" in this country. Most of the successful business people started out their lives as entrepreneurs, just like many in this site.

**paul2145r** · 04-08-2008 02:58 PM

Many businesses operating in other countries are hit with tremendous taxes and tariffs. As an example, to 'legally' do business in the country of Belarus, a business must pay taxes around 120% annually. If a business follows all of the rules and abides by the regulations, then it has no chance of success. Businesses that operate showing a profit are obviously doing something wrong, meaning that the government can come in at any moment, audit the business, and shut things down.

In the U.S., success is encouraged. Businesses that are able to hire large amounts of employees are able to participate in grant programs, and many states have tax-relief programs in place to aid businesses struggling to get going.

In addition, the educational system in the United States encourages individuals to break free of the 'typical' mindset. If the founders of Google, Yahoo, Facebook, and Myspace conformed to the standard mold set before them by generations of business owners, they would potentially not have gotten as far as they have today.

With regard to 'ruling the world', the American business model has become a very successful one, mimicked throughout the world. Then again, there are thousands of companies and businesses around the world that are as successful, if not more so, than the 'typical' U.S. business. Now, the idea of the 'American Business' has become a brand name of its' own, if you will. American-owned and operated companies are much more likely to be positively accepted throughout the world. Honestly- would you rather buy computer parts from a company in Romania, or from California??

**DPayne** · 04-08-2008 03:05 PM

Originally Posted by tazman9r

Many who post in here will disagree with this, not because they "know", but because they have "read" believing that they were reading an unbiased and factual report.

I have worked around wealthy people for a while now, and I can say that the quote above about "material gain" applies mostly to those who are poor, don't want to work, and want more "toys" because there life has little purpose outside of self entertainment.

Most of the wealthy people I have had the privilege to speak with are first and foremost passionate about their business. Certainly they are driven to success by competition, but they aren't necessarily "looking and specifically desirous" of material gain. This is not to say that wealthy people don't buy nicer toys, but they didn't start their day saying to themselves, "Gee, who can I screw today to make enough money to buy that cool speedboat". They begin each day the same way everyone else does, trying to figure out what to wear to work. The difference is that when they go to work, they run a company and refine how that company works, as well as devising ways to diversify.

The point is that they have a purpose, and that purpose is running their business. Some business owners are more involved than others, some businesses require more daily attention than others. People who are driven solely by the collection of material goods don't have the patience, attention span, or desire to build anything. They just want to see what they think are the benefits, lots of money, lots of toys, big houses, and not having to do anything but play all day.

There are very few examples of "Idle Rich" in this country. Most of the successful business people started out their lives as entrepreneurs, just like many in this site.

Tazman, the more I read your posts, the more I agree with you. Very well said my friend.