Table with the title "Reasons for starting business." Two column table with columns labeled "All entrepreneurs" and "Veteran entrepreneurs," respectively. Values read: I wanted more flexibility, to be my own boss 66 64
I wanted or needed to supplement my household’s income 16 14
I wanted financial stability, or to build a long-term asset 36 36
I lost my job, or my partner did 7 7
I seized a business opportunity 37 27
Technology lowered the barriers to starting this business 7 7