is to solve a problem. In life there are always hurdles that block us from finishing our race. Some people just give up and others keep trying to figure out a way to get over the hurdle. Entrepreneurs sit and think of ways to overcome their difficulties. For example: Dan Gerber started manufacturing baby food because his wife was spending all day mashing vegetables for their baby. Today, Gerber Products makes more than 187 varieties of baby food. He found something useful that will not only help his family but millions of families around the world. Still others become entrepreneurs because they crave the challenge of trying something different. These people are looking for something new and exciting. They want something that no one else has tried before. Another reason is because they feel they have a dream or idea that they must try out. Whatever the reason, entrepreneurs uniquely accomplish a lifetime ambition. They are the visionaries of our day and the inventors of our future.Many entrepreneurs have made to the big time and their names have been famous throughout history. "We have all heard about successful entrepreneurs. George Parker invented his first board game at age sixteen. In 1883, George and his brothers formed George S. Parker Company. Their company still manufactures many games, including Monopoly" (Hurwitz 1). Another successful entrepreneur is Grace McGartland.In 1981 she founded GM Consultants and has expanded it into a successful consulting firm serving clients nationally and internationally. "Grace uses her expertise in the areas of planning, creative thinking and training through presentations and speeches. Struck by cancer in 1984, this dynamic lady faced her greatest challenge and emerged with new insight and a new set of goals. In addition to expanding her own business, Grace has become a national leader in the women's business arena" (Pinson and Jinnett 35). W.K Kellogg was also a successful ...
