# Entrepreneurship is no longer a niche pursuit for young people

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/entrepreneurship-is-no-longer-a-niche-pursuit-for-young-people/
- Published: 2026-11-05T04:39:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-05T05:34:52+00:00
- Original publisher: City AM (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.cityam.com/entrepreneurship-is-no-longer-a-niche-pursuit-for-young-people/
- Topics: Business

## Key points

- Young people are increasingly choosing self-employment.
- 27,500 more under-25s work for themselves than in 2022.
- Cebr estimates a potential £4 billion boost by 2029.

## Summary

Entrepreneurship is becoming a mainstream route into work for young people facing greater difficulty finding traditional entry-level jobs, argues Steve Hare. He says the Government should support people who create their own jobs alongside measures such as apprenticeships and graduate schemes, because successful start-ups can also employ others.

The Autumn Budget’s proposed Young Entrepreneurs Allowance would help with living costs in a new business’s first year, but the article calls for practical mentoring and training in digital skills and AI. Youth self-employment is at its highest level in a decade, with 27,500 more under-25s working for themselves than in 2022. Cebr estimates that moving 5 per cent of young people into self-employment could add almost £4 billion in economic value by 2029; examples include two founders who use AI in businesses that have reached £10,000 monthly revenue and matched a former salary within three months.

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