Getting Into the Race

When you enter the race called business, you will find that it has its own vocabulary — just as NASCAR does. Whether you are a business owner, a race car driver, or both — you need to know some of the jargon in order to find your way around this new world. 

For instance, if you someday become an owner of a NASCAR race team, entrepreneur is a term that may be used to describe you. You see, NASCAR isn’t just a sport; it’s also a business.

Entrepreneurs look for opportunities to create businesses. They are pioneers, explorers, and inventors — all rolled into one. Can someone your age become an entrepreneur?

To answer that question, you need only to know that Bill Gates’ fascination with computers began when he was just 13, and he started Microsoft when he was only a junior in college. The truth is, any person who takes the risk to start and operate a business is an entrepreneur.

Are you ready to learn more about what it takes to get into this race? Then let’s get started!