The latest Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) reveals that 19,000 businesses were started-up in Ireland in 2012. Not only that, the GEM research indicates Irish early stage entrepreneurs have a stronger focus on international markets and exports than their OECD and EU counterparts.
This year’s research has been compiled by Paula Fitzsimons of Fitzsimons consulting, who is also the national GEM co-ordinator, and Dr Colm O’Gorman, professor of entrepreneurship at Dublin City University Business School.
To read the original article: Two-thirds of new jobs in Ireland created by entrepreneurs – 19,000 firms started-up in 2012 - Start Ups - Start-Ups | siliconrepublic.com - Ireland's Technology News Service
