Times are still challenging for US markets on every level, but entrepreneurs seem to be governed by a different set of rules.

Statistics from MarketingProfs provides several encouraging assessments:

The drive to open a new business comes from within: Nearly two-thirds (66%) of entrepreneurs say they were inspired to start a business by innate desire, not by education or training.

People most likely to be involved in entrepreneurial activities are adults age 55-64, while younger adults (age 20-24) are the least likely to be involved in such activities. Meanwhile, 39 is the average age of US-born technology entrepreneurs at the time they started their companies.

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Hustletown readers: What was the key factor that led you to start your own business? What is driving your success despite the recession?  Please share your experiences below!