They are driven by the need for profit. Entrepreneurs create wealth and jobs. Entrepreneurs like to be in control of their own destiny. They prefer to be dependent on themselves rather than on employers. Entrepreneurs see opportunities where others do not.
Entrepreneurs are in business by choice.
The entrepreneur is the catalyst who simply makes opportunities happen, and today's entrepreneurs are increasingly engaged in international business. The US economy is dominated by large, global corporations. America's future economic well being depends on many political and economic factors, among which is the role of intellectual property, the degree of difficulty of establishing a business, and the creation of wealth. The role of the entrepreneur cannot totally be defined in economic terms. The typical US businessman or woman is a highly competitive self-motivator who advocates a comparatively small government.