Lets Respect The Banias

The following is an article by Jaithirth Rao ,I believe it deserves to be well circulated and well read.I belong to one of these merchant communities.I know that in my generation there are few people who take up trade and business as a vocation.Definitely, people who do so are looked down upon,at least till they are cash rich,then everyone loves your money!

My parents generation tried its level best to give up business and get into the professions.Education of the bookish variety ,was given top priority.But how has this helped the community?How is being an employee so much better than being a business-owner?Yes, the responsibilities are less,the effort might be less,the money might be more regular…….but who owns the job?What have you to show for a life of working in some one else’s business?

Do read the article below and share it.If we want jobs in future,we need entrepreneurs.Many entrepreneurs start by being shop keepers or by manufacturing at the cottage -level.let’s ensure we don’t kill potential with our hostile attitudes.

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