As the job market has tightened, more professionals are considering entrepreneurship as an alternative career.  In addition industry's demand for greater individualized services, which entrepreneurial experience brings, can convey valuable industrial service.   Universities are offering entrepreneurial courses for non-business students.  Starting a small chemical business can be a challenge.  The author will review her experience starting a carbohydrate laboratory in Louisiana and will discuss some of the lessons learned in the process.  Sharing these ideas is often valuable to those considering taking similar steps.  The current status of small business in the United States and the globe will be reviewed as well, focusing on innovative scientific businesses.

Technical entrepreneurship serving industry: A personal story

246th National Meeting (2013)

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