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Running a retail operation may be fraught with risks, but those threats aren't likely to deter an entrepreneur with a vision and the desire to control their own schedule and work life.

It follows that three out of five of today's teenagers have expressed a hankering for starting their own business rather than working a "straight job," according to Junior Achievement USA. "Nearly 2 in 5 teens surveyed said their inspiration for entrepreneurship mostly comes from social media influencers and celebrities," CNBC wrote about that research.

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Elana Ashanti Jefferson

Elana Ashanti Jefferson serves as ALM's PropertyCasualty360 Group Chief Editor. She is a veteran journalist and communications professional. Reach her by sending an e-mail to [email protected].