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
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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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