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Entrepreneurs have often been viewed as having to be tough and ruthless in order to be successful in business. “The Apprentice” is a prime example.
A recent survey in the USA demonstrates a more caring and committed side to entrepreneurs. The survey of nearly 150 CEOs and founders reveals that nine in 10 (89 percent) of entrepreneurs donate money, both personally and through their companies, to support charitable causes. Plus 70 percent also donate their time.
Here in the UK the image of entrepreneurs as generous creators of wealth is helped by programmes such as “The Secret Millionaire” where millionaire business people go under cover and act as volunteers for charities. They have to live locally and find charities they can support. In nearly every case they become involved with the cause and willingly donate. The final reveal of their status is often very moving.
Entrepreneurs are top of the agenda this week in Global Entrepreneurship Week.. and as corporates continue to shed people it could be that entrepreneurship is the solution to many of the world’s financial problems.
