Entrepreneurship Career Pathways

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Careers in entrepreneurship range from small business ownership to social entrepreneurship like nonprofits and high-growth startups where entirely new products are brought to market. If you are someone who takes initiative, enjoys overcoming challenges, and likes the idea of being your own boss, then a career as an entrepreneur may be the perfect match for you.

Entrepreneurship involves creating a business from scratch, beginning with an idea or a proposed solution to a problem.

Visit our entrepreneurship education/training page to see a comprehensive list of Montana entrepreneurship training programs.

Entrepreneurship

In-demand Specialties

  • Scalable entrepreneurship

  • Small-venture entrepreneurship

  • Non-profit/social impact entrepreneurship

Education:

Although there is no specific education requirement for entrepreneurship, obtaining a certificate in small business management, or a degree in a business-related field can help hone your skills in data analysis, financial management, complex problem-solving, and leadership to ultimately grow your product or company.

High-Growth Jobs:

Entrepreneur is an emerging high-growth role in Montana. Read on to learn more about this rapidly growing career.

Suggested Montana Careers

    • Median Salary: $49,000 - $80,000

    • National Growth Rate: 6%

Core Skills

Technical Skills

  • Accounting software like QuickBooks

  • Customer relationship management software like Salesforce

  • Data mining software like Google Analytics

  • E-commerce software like Intuit MailChimp

  • Experience using social media platforms such as LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook Meta Suite, YouTube, and Tik Tok

  • Photo editing tools like Adobe Photoshop and Canva 

  • Project management software like Microsoft Project 

  • Sales and marketing software like Google Ads

  • Spreadsheet software like Microsoft Excel

Soft Skills

  • Analytical

  • Communication

  • Customer service

  • Detail-oriented

  • Leadership

  • Problem-solving

  • Time-management

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