Certain jobs are suited to entrepreneurship, while others are definitely not. If you have ambitions to become an entrepreneur, it pays to join the right industry even if you don’t become self-employed right away.
So I thought I would list my eight favourite sectors for would-be entrepreneurs.
● Farming: Almost all farmers are self-employed. Many run modest smallholdings, but some build large concerns. An example is William Chase, the potato farmer who founded Tyrrells crisps. Farming is dominated by family-owned operations, and generally requires significant capital while offering volatile returns. But rising commodity prices and the growth of external investment in farmland means there are now better opportunities for newcomers. Many farmers are unwilling to evolve with new crops or growing methods – which means entrepreneurs who embrace innovation can do well.
