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ENTREPRENEUR ALERT: New Data from LegalZoom Shows 30% of New Businesses Launch in Q1 as Entrepreneurs Capitalize on Fresh Start
Entrepreneurs are motivated by aspirations like fulfilling dreams, validating their efforts, and protecting their assets. Now is the time for entrepreneurs to
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[{"type":"text","content":"Entrepreneurs are motivated by aspirations like fulfilling dreams, validating their efforts, and protecting their assets. Now is the time for entrepreneurs to turn New Year's dreams into business realities\nMOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Jan. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LegalZoom (Nasdaq:LZ), a leading online platform for legal services, today released new customer data showing that approximately 30% of new businesses are formed in the first quarter, up from 27% in 2021 – making January an ideal launching pad for a new business. For many entrepreneurs, forming an LLC remains a crucial step in business ownership, with 48% of LegalZoom business owners citing limiting personal liability as their primary motivation, while 50% seek the legitimacy that helps businesses grow and access capital. LegalZoom data shows almost 60% of new LegalZoom business owners are fulfilling their dreams by stepping into entrepreneurship for the first time. The data also shows continued momentum post-pandemic with small business growth in the first quarter of 2024 surging 50% since the same period in 2019. The evolving work landscape has created unprecedented opportunities, with over 70% of small business owners now operating from home, and 53% successfully managing new ventures while maintaining other employment. Key trends driving this entrepreneurial wave include the significant rise in female entrepreneurship, with women now comprising 43% of self-employed Americans—the highest percentage on record—according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Additionally, people are embracing flexible, home-based business models, with nearly half of new business owners (45%) dedicating less than 20 hours a week to their ventures. “We're seeing a remarkable shift in how people approach entrepreneurship, with more individuals than ever finding innovative ways to turn their passions into sustainable enterprises,\" said Erin Mrozek, Senior Director of Product Marketing, Research & Insights at LegalZoom. “Whether you're looking to turn a side hustle into a full-time business or transform a long-held passion into an official venture, now is a great time to seize the momentum of the season and take actionable steps toward business ownership. Forming a business is exciting, but can also be confusing and difficult to navigate, full of government and reporting requirements. Leg...