While technology is increasing and the retail market is shifting daily, comments Scott Shickler, president of KidsWay, Inc., there seems to be an almost opposite trend of people wanting to get back to basics. The consumer wants high-tech in the business world, but when they re home they want comfort. I see a lot of young entrepreneurs who are finding a very open market for home-care products and services. Today you can be whatever you want to be, states Caron Ikeda, a freshman at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. The only thing that holds you back is your attitude.
Age is no longer a limit on entrepreneurship.
While new technology seems to be creating bigger and better money-making opportunities for entrepreneurs of all ages, there is a growing desire among young people for social awareness in business. Business is not just about money, says Julian. It is about building an income that supports your family and makes it possible to give back to the community. Our generation can do a lot to help others. I don t want to be greedy and get everything for myself.