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But this kind of open environment is long gone.
It’s prohibitively expensive for young entrepreneurs to start a business today. In truth, it is almost unimaginable to build anything unless you are part of a larger organization that has the expertise and resources to navigate the system. Our municipal, state, and federal codes, from business permitting and OSHA compliance to occupational licenses and tax requirements, have blossomed out of regulate.
Today’s innovators and builders should ignore the rules, go to places where the rules aren’t enforced, or figure out how to get around them. The New Pioneers is the story of Americansmillennials, immigrants, artists, and entrepreneurswho are doing just that in cities across the nation, including Detroit, San Diego, New Orleans, Phoenix, and many more.
Written by journalist J.P. Faber, The New Pioneers shows the entrepreneurs of today, especially those in urban areas, how they are able to work around obstacles to create wealth and revive our cities. Small business owners and individual builders have the power to fix what’s broken in societyif only they are allowed to take action.
This book is an optimistic look at how we will rebuild our cities and jump-start more small businesses. It shows how we will make far better use of our resources, both human and physical. The New Pioneers paves a road to success in a crumbling world. It’s time for the little guy to have a fighting chance to get ahead once again.