Description
Write a 2-5-page essay and describe what obstacles or successes that you, a family member, friend, or co-worker experienced in trying to start a member as an immigrant here in the United States. Be sure to explain any apprehension, backlash, or achievements.
Paper or essay rubric
All essays or papers, word worksheets, templates, and individualized student projects for this course should be emailed directly to the instructor or uploaded into the completed assignment portal by the given deadline. Papers should be written using Microsoft Word, and should conform to the following format:
• 12-point Times New Roman font
• Double-spaced
• 1-inch margins all around
• Must include a title
• Should be revised and edited for spelling, grammar, and other errors
• If references are used, correct citation in MLA style 8th edition is required (a pdf copy of the MLA style 8th edition is uploaded into the Populi portal for general access and reference for the students in this course).
• Word length or limit will be given for each assignment
• All completed papers will also be checked for plagiarism through an online AI program call Citation Machine. Any evidence of significant plagiarism will result in a failing grade for the assignment.
• Note-Even though this course is resource-rich in terms of textbooks, articles, videos, and guides, I strongly urge all students in this course to use the online library here at Underwood University. Our university library has a variety of academic texts, books, peer-reviewed journals, studies, and videos that will greatly assist you in sourcing references for your essays.
Explanation & Answer
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Challenges Faced by Immigrant Entrepreneurs in the United States
The number of immigrant entrepreneurs who move to developed countries to search for
better economic opportunities has increased significantly during the past two decades.
Immigrants face various challenges when they try to access critical resources, such as social,
human, and financial capital. The challenges limit their access to economic opportunities
compared to native citizens and residents. Therefore, many immigrants in developed countries
engage in entrepreneurship to provide them with economic integration opportunities and a source
of living. Immigrant entrepreneurs play a significant role towards the development of the United
States’ Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by investing in several sectors of the economy. Many of
them have risen above various challenges to establish themselves as among the most innovative
and hardworking entrepreneurs. Some of the challenges that my immigrant friend faced when he
came into the country include language barrier, lack of access to start-up capital, lack of
management skills, and poor marketing strategies.
Language Barrier
Language plays a significant role in entrepreneurship since it facilitates the interaction
between customers and entrepreneurs. Effective communication skills are integral towards a
business success. Some immigrant entrepreneurs in large cities faced language barrier when they
tried to access financial aid after the economic challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. A
survey carried out in 2018 found that approximately one in five or 773,000 immigrant
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entrepreneurs in the U.S. have limited proficiency in the English language. They include 182,000
immigrant entrepreneurs who were established to be unable to com...
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