In Mexico 71% of Mexicans prefer to engage in Your own business And one 23% want to have fixed work in the companyAccording to the study “Entrepreneurship in Mexico”, which has prepared research lands, the Grupo Upax market research agency.
For 56% of respondents The main advantage To have Entrepreneurship It receives a greater income. Other reasons:
- Be your own boss (42%)
- Make your own project (42%)
- Have time flexibility (31%)
- Create an impact on society (16%)
The main advantages of the enterprise in Mexico
Research land also asked about advantages from undertake And 76% of the Mexicans believed that Cultural and economic diversity is the mainSince each state of the country or region has unique preferences, traditions and customs that allow you to create products or services for a particular audience.
“This cultural and economic diversity of Mexico leads to the fact that enterprises are connected to various places, but also the fact that there are innovations and thus force their enterprises to grow much faster,” said Pablo Levy, general director of research land.
For 63% of people surveyed, Access to natural resources and work is another advantageThe field and Mexico is rich in natural resources that benefit certain enterprises; In addition, from the young and growing population there is a great accessibility of talents.
The size of the market necessary for Understand the demand for a product or service at any stage EntrepreneurshipThis is another advantage, with 61%. 54% also found advantage in state support and programs for entrepreneurs, and 44% said that for relatively low operating costs.
Corruption and uncertainty, main problems
The study “Entrepreneurship in Mexico” says that 84% of respondents said corruption or uncertainty are the main problem To start your own business.
This perception is similar to National survey of quality and impact on the government (ENCIG) 2023IN Which indicated that 83.1% of people over 18 years old mention that corruption is ordinary practice. Consequently, the process of opening the company is the second process with the highest level of corruption with 27.5%, only below contact with public security authorities with 59.4 percent.
The second obstacle to the subject, according to the Land’s Land study, is Lack of initial financing or investment, with 62% percentThey follow the field Unjust competition or informality in the marketwith 60%, as well as bureaucratic barriers or complex proceduresAlso with 60%. Finally, 33% of respondents indicated that they perceive as a drawback Difficulties with the search for trained talentField
Key aspects of the success of entrepreneurship in Mexico
These associations of entrepreneurs Mexico (ASEM) show that 59% of companies closed during the first three years of work. In this sense, the research land asked the Mexicans, what key aspects the entrepreneur needs to achieve success and 61% replied that the presence of a reliable business plan is very importantField
Another Key aspect differ from competition (54%), followed by adapt to market changesWith 51 percent. In addition, 47% said that Have a network of strategic contacts or alliances This is the key, while 45% mentioned that this is access to adequate financing and 41%, which is related to the previous market research.
“It is important that entrepreneurs receive tips on creating a solid business plan, and also study new methodologies and maintain the lack of trends in other markets, etc., fortunately, there are various tools such as the Internet that provide information and knowledge,” concluded Pablo Levy.
