We Americans are known for our creativity, ingenuity and entrepreneurial spirit. Those of us who actually are entrepreneurs are always thinking outside the box, pushing boundaries and looking for ways to solve a pain point for our customers.
Others rebel against the corporate environment, and some are pushed toward entrepreneurship by circumstances.
The economic downturn of 2008 was one of those big circumstances — a big one. The recession pushed many professionals, young and old, to find alternative ways of employment when jobs were in high demand, but short supply.
