Review: HubSpot report—the state of entrepreneurship 2024


In her new article, Andreja Fazlić provides an overview of entrepreneurship in 2024, offering an excellent insight into why more people are entering the entrepreneurial world. Learn about the challenges entrepreneurs face and what their willingness to take risks truly shows. This overview also provides valuable guidelines for those seeking a better understanding of the market and how to manage their businesses successfully.

Sometimes, after writing extensively about complex topics like strategies and revenue generation systems, I like to reflect on reports that offer a broader perspective on the current market situation.  
 
One such report that recently caught my attention is the State of Entrepreneurship Report 2024 from HubSpot.  
 
It is a study that surveyed more than 200 business owners worldwide—spoiler alert, we are not as different as we might like to think. While we are often focused on the practical side of entrepreneurship, statistics and analyses can also help us better understand what lies ahead.  
 
One of the main insights from this report is that most entrepreneurs don’t start a business out of passion but due to a desire for a lifestyle change.  
 
As many as 70% of respondents stated that their primary motivation was the desire to escape the standard 9-5 job and become their own bosses.  

Finances are, of course, the biggest challenge entrepreneurs face worldwide. More than 54% of respondents cited financing and maintaining liquidity as the dominant challenge in their businesses.  
 
Access to capital and financial management is a daily struggle. I haven’t been spared on this front either, but I can confirm that these were the moments that honed my adaptability and skill for constant adjustment.

On the other hand, the most interesting opportunity entrepreneurs see in the coming year is the growth of their customer base. Over 57% of respondents identified this as the key element for progress. Looking at my own projects, clients' projects, and strategies for the upcoming period, I fully agree with this.  
 
Despite our innovations and technologies, it all comes down to customers—how to attract and retain them. Marketing, particularly through social media and customer referrals, remains the most important channel for attracting and retaining them.  
 
It is also no surprise that 74% of entrepreneurs use personal funds to finance their business—highlighting how personal entrepreneurship truly is!  
 
No matter how difficult it is, most entrepreneurs continue with significant risks because they believe in their projects. Many of us venture into entrepreneurship with personal savings and family support, aware that the risk can bring substantial rewards but also serious losses.  

Ultimately, most entrepreneurs remain optimistic despite the challenges—37% expect an increase in revenue over the next 12 months, which is a positive sign.  
23% expect to secure new investments, and only 6% predict a reduction in business, showing just how ready the entrepreneurial community is for further growth.  
This report offers a useful global overview of the current state of entrepreneurship, highlighting the key challenges and opportunities we all face.  
 
If you're looking for ways to improve your business or are simply curious about market trends, this data could be a great starting point.  
 
Entrepreneurship is a path full of challenges but also opportunities for the brave and persistent. If you’re ready to face risks and obstacles, the rewards are great.  
 
Finally, I'll remind you of the report's key message: you don’t have to do it all alone. Networking, advice, and community support are crucial for long-term success—let's connect.  

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Andreja Fazlić

Andreja Fazlić

Andreja Fazlić is the founder of the consulting agency Astarta: Bit, which operates at the intersection of marketing, sales and business development through the Inbound methodology. Regardless of whether she introduces novice entrepreneurs to the world of digital business, marketing and sales, or collaborates with already developed organizations in the transformation of their business, she helps her clients systematize, organize and implement tailor-made solutions that enable them to more easily adapt to market changes and consumer habits, while at the same time achieving higher revenues and a more stable position on the market.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreja-fazlic/



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