Here’s What They’re Saying About Teachers Making The Best Start-Up’s

It's seems that more and more educators are leaving the classrooms and books to delve into the world of entrepreneurship in creating their own start-up businesses.  More teachers are investing in some of the best technological tools around. In 2014, teachers had in vested about 2.3 billion dollars in the field and more are being added. Why is this so important?

Today on the Top 5 at 7:45, I'll highlight why teachers and those who have been educators make some of the best innovative business people.

1. Natural Marketeers - In a classroom, teachers have to have a great marketing model. From the look of the classroom, to making the subjects interesting enough to where the students won't get bored. These are great traits for running a business.
2. They know the desires of the Students - Teachers work closely with students everyday. It's no wonder they are privy to what students really want in programs and technological tools to help them succeed.
3. They know when to change things up - In a classroom, teachers have to think quick on their feet and know when to adjust a lesson plan once they realize the way they are approaching the lesson is not resonating with the students. This is huge in business. How many times has an entrepreneur done something over and over again and has not paid attention that what they're doing is not working.
4. They sincerely care - People don't care how much you know, until they know how much you care. This goes without saying, that most teachers connect with students because they care about their future, direction and education. This is another great entrepreneurial skill that helps businesses succeed.
5. They naturally know how to raise funds - How many times has a teacher been involved with a classroom or school fundraiser? This is a creative way to raise funds. In business, one must know how to bring in revenue. Sometimes creative measures are called for until the initial business model is up and running. This is almost second nature for many teachers.

The Top 5 at 7:45 airs weekdays with me, Gary Freeman and sponsored by First Education Federal Credit Union.