up to one 77% of the population there is a picture very positive or positive between spanish businessmen a slightly higher percentage among women and senior citizens. Similarly, the majority place high value on the economic and social contribution they make. They rate this at 7.5, so it’s notable.
This is how it turns out: Entrepreneur Valuation Barometerdriven by Valencian Businessmen Association Prepared by (AVE) and consultancy firm GAD3 And Valencian Institute for Economic Research (Ivie).
Deputy director of this organization, Joaquin Maudoshas been responsible for measuring the impact of the business sector on the entire national economy. Therefore, as he stated, more 3.4 million companies registered in the country 85.2% of national GDP (1,028,296 million Euros) and until 84.3% of employmentThis means jobs for 17.2 million people.
The majority of this business fabric consists of: SMEs -95.7% have no employees or less than 10 employees-, Only 0.72% are medium or large-sized companies.
The research also points out that the private sector is also responsible for production. 90.8% of the total investment was made in Spain. In 2021, the last year available, private companies invested 216,566 million euros, while Public Administrations invested 21,984 million euros. Additionally, it also provides: 90.4% of investment in ICT assets and 95% of investment in intangible assets, which are key to productivity gains and are most closely associated with the information society.
Evaluation
President and founder of GAD3, Narciso Michavila, undertook the analysis of a survey conducted with 2,500 people regarding the perception in society towards the work of businessmen. A perception “very more positive than we thought“According to the expert, according to the results of the consultation.
So to some extent 77% of those consulted have a positive or very positive image The percentage of entrepreneurs is increasing among women and also among people over 65 years of age. Overall, survey participants give 7.5 points to the work and contributions of this group.
Like this, four out of ten participants During the consultation, it ensures that: admire some companies because of its business culture and good practices Inditex the most prominent one. In the same vein, Amancio Ortega, founder of the textile conglomerate, is the most admired businessman, followed by Valencian Juan Roig, founder of Mercadona.
Among the characteristics often associated with the entrepreneur figure, the most frequently cited are: innovation, wealth production And creativityThis represents four out of five respondents.
entrepreneurship
About half of those consulted for Barometer guarantee that: Spanish society is entrepreneurial. But it is only 17% think it’s easy Or it is very easy to start in our country.
In this context, 60% think: motivation This is followed by creativity (44%) and perseverance (40%) as the key defining characteristic of entrepreneurs. On the other hand, one in four respondents cite lack of capital as the main reason for not starting a business.
Considering this result, Michavila emphasized: “Spain doesn’t need ideasThere are those who want to undertake but you need support and legal security, Capital support and greater understanding of how workers and management can do their jobs.”
Among those who undertake this work, 63% are very satisfied Or are you happy with your decision? Among the main reasons for this satisfaction, the achievements and economic benefits stand out more.
“We are the engine of employment, innovation, investment and internationalization. But in addition, we support the welfare state with the taxes we generate together with our employees and collaborators,” said the AVE president. Vicente Boludaduring the intervention.
“Knowing the barometer of entrepreneurs is very important, especially now that we live in. It is important that we value and be proud of what we are: businessmen“, the ATA president, for his part, stated: Lorenzo’s Love.
The presentation of the 1st Entrepreneur Valuation Barometer ended with a round table meeting. Jaume GuardiolaPresident of the Cercle d’Economia; Agnes Nogueravice president of AVE; Angela Perez, vice president of business development at Health in Code; Manuel Pérez-SalaPresident of the Businessmen’s Circle; And Andrés SendagortaThe President of the Family Business Institute (İEF) reflected the society’s evaluations of entrepreneurs and entrepreneurship in the data presented.