The young entrepreneurs may seem to be in love with it, but a bit of bother for old entrepreneurs. There seems to be a generation gap over the investment options. But now it seems quite possible.
Youngsters are catching up with technology as a good investment option. Young entrepreneurs believe that this is the right time for the investment on latest technology gadgets as it helps them improve their business, according to a new study conducted by Microsoft.
The study has claimed that more youngsters are getting attracted towards possessing latest technology products. Their explanation for this is, the latest gadgets not only are cool, but helps improve productivity, by providing access to a whole lot of resources and services, which otherwise takes hours before being furnished. As youngsters are keenly investing on technology gadgets as against their old entrepreneur’s wishes, a generation gap is created. There seems to be a difference in opinion.
The study was conducted on 250 small business owners. Six out of 10 respondents agreed that they had difference of opinion with family members on technology related issues or aspects. Old people had different priorities when it came to investment aspects.
While elders are against their children investing on the latest technology products, nothing seems to stop these youngsters from being attracted towards possessing new products. Eg, Youngsters are keen on possessing the latest mobile phones while oldies don’t seem to be much involved in it. Hence, the priorities and potions are changing rapidly.
Youngsters are lapping up on technology as an investment option because it’s a matter of prestige for them, well an iPhone can do a ton of cool stuffs just like any other palm device… They feel that they want to be in par with their counterparts in possessing latest technology equipments. They obtain satisfaction irrespective of what old entrepreneurs say. Though it does sounds unusual, it is something which most of the young entrepreneurs do. This is not a new trend.
The technology products which are mostly preferred include wireless and mobile devices. More than half of the respondents consider it as a necessity for their business growth, no matter what other say. The least preferred technology gadgets include notebooks, PC’s and software’s, the survey stated. One third of respondents depended on the internet access for their business, and in such cases it makes it more reasonable to posses, the latest technical advantage which will take their business to the next level!!