A new survey conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of The Entrepreneur’s Source, the nation’s leading career ownership coaching organization, reveals that many Americans see business ownership as...

Survey finds U.S. adults see business ownership as the best protection from ageism (69%) and AI (61%) in the workplace; 64% of parents see investing in their child’s business as smarter investment than college in the AI era
SOUTHBURY, Conn.: A new survey conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of The Entrepreneur’s Source, the nation’s leading career ownership coaching organization, reveals that many Americans see business ownership as the key to futureproofing their careers. According to The Entrepreneur’s Source Generational Career Confidence Survey, 83% of Americans view owning a business as a viable alternative to traditional jobs, citing greater career control than a traditional job (80%) and improved job security over working for someone else (66%). Additionally, 61% believe business ownership is the best way to protect against AI making their career obsolete, while 69% see it as a defense against ageism in the workplace. Among parents, 64% consider financially helping their child’s business a smarter investment than paying for a costly college education in the AI era, and 69% say supporting their child’s business aspirations is more important than helping them fund other life events such as weddings or home purchases.
The survey also revealed these key findings:
While the study finds Americans have a strong belief in business ownership as a path to career security, some may feel unsure how to move from interest to action on their own.
“Americans are recognizing business ownership as a proactive strategy for career stability, particularly parents and younger generations worried about traditional professions becoming obsolete in the future, but it could be they simply don’t know where to begin,” said Marissa Frois, CEO of The Entrepreneur’s Source. “Career ownership coaches can help people explore their options and figure out what’s next, whether that’s franchising, starting a business or pursuing another career path. They guide individuals through the process, helping them move from uncertainty to confidently taking control of their future, without having to figure it out alone.”
For more information about The Entrepreneur’s Source Generational Career Confidence Survey, click entrepreneurssource.com/tes-generational-career-confidence-survey/. Those interested in exploring business ownership can visit EntrepreneursSource.com.
About The Entrepreneur’s Source®
Established in 1984, The Entrepreneur’s Source is North America’s leading career ownership coaching organization. For more than 40 years, the company has guided thousands of professionals through career transitions, providing strategic, personalized coaching and business ownership opportunities that help people achieve their income, lifestyle, wealth and equity goals. Through its network of highly trained career ownership coaches, The Entrepreneur’s Source helps individuals explore their options, define their goals and find their path to self-sufficiency For more information about The Entrepreneur’s Source, please visit EntrepreneursSource.com.
About The Entrepreneur’s Source Generational Career Confidence Survey
This survey was conducted online within the United States by The Harris Poll on behalf of The Entrepreneur's Source from October 8-10, 2025, among 2,087 adults ages 18 and older, among whom 1,313 are parents and 1,316 are employed. The sampling precision of Harris online polls is measured by using a Bayesian credible interval. For this study, the sample data is accurate to within +/- 2.5 percentage points using a 95% confidence level. For complete survey methodology, including weighting variables and subgroup sample sizes, please contact The Entrepreneur's Source.
Fonte: Business Wire
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