In a survey by a financial services firm, 70 per cent of workers said they wished their jobs provided them with experience that could be used if they wanted to start their own business.
However, only 15 per cent of respondents said they think they have what it takes to go out and start a business, BusinessNewsDaily reported.
Thirty-seven per cent said that they would feel better about starting their own business with the help of a business or other person. Twelve per cent, however, said that they would still want to start a business without help.
A number of things prevented workers from jumping into entrepreneurship. 61 per cent workers were most afraid of losing personal savings, 58 per cent feared lack of support.
Fifty per cent dreaded losing retirement and healthcare benefits, the survey by Edward Jones found.
The research also found that workers are more likely to trust entrepreneurs over a CEO. While 14 per cent trusted a CEO, 49 per cent said they would trust an entrepreneur.
