Why black fathers start the business
The epitome of one’s life is characterized by self-sustenance. Being able to access good things comes at a cost, which translates to dipping more into the pocket. The narrative of corporate jobs and their unfulfilling compensations has entrenched in most of the black fathers’ minds. They measure the value of life based on what they pocket every month, which ideally is the fundamental instrument of evaluation that anyone would use to determine their worth. However, one peculiar observation regarding the black fathers that compels them to venture into business is the desire to make more money. Well, everyone likes money, but too much emphasis on monetary rewards distracts the real meaning of operating a business. They venture into the business world with much aggressiveness, and they are frugal in what they do. Such an attitude opens their mind, to try several opportunities, and if one fails, they can be cushioned by the other. They acknowledge the need of spreading the wings in any investment, aligning to the famous saying, “don’t lay all your eggs in one basket.”
Although it can be argued that entrepreneurs have one common objective- making profits, black fathers have extra motivation to be in business. They deeply value their families, and therefore concerned about the future of the younger generations. They create systems that ensure that their wealth trickles down to their children, and to the third generation. Instead of running the entity on their own, they segment a mechanism of introducing the children to the family business to prepare them for the future. That said, black fathers perceive a business as a way to secure the future of the family. In other instances, fathers are forced to start a business due to their countries’ diminishing opportunities. Getting a real job with good pay could be challenging in developing states. One might take years looking for a chance to receive a paycheck, and one has to think innovatively of how to extract themselves from the hook of poverty. A black father, who is seen as a breadwinner opts to start a small business to feed his family. Getting a startup off the ground can indeed take grit and result in some lean times while reaching own boss’s ultimate goal. Despite, they are resilient and focused until the business grows.
Running a successful business is a not a one-day event, but its dictated by an amalgamation of several variables. Some of them are personal, while others market-driven. Irrespective, black fathers are exposed to more challenges compared to non-black fathers. Non-black fathers are well exposed and have a broader view of how things are done in the developed world. Being at the central of countries where innovations and modern technologies thrive gives the non-black fathers an upper hand in running a successful business. This is contrary to the black fathers, who lack the connection and network of the modern approaches of launching their enterprises. As noted earlier, black fathers focus on business as a way of protection for the future. This is a challenge because they lack passion in what they do, thus less creativity in the operations. As opposed, non-black fathers can start a venture to help society, with less regard for money. Overall, the perception, sustainability, and motivation are foundational fabrics for black fathers to be in business.
