LGBTQ+ business owners were asked what they found important for their business. Find out what they said.

Answer: Nearly 7 out of 10

69% of LGBTQ+ business owners said it was important to them to make a positive impact on their communities.

Questions:

• Why might LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs prioritize having a positive impact on their communities?
• What can a small business do to have a positive impact on their communities?
• Which responses were more important to LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs (compared to “all entrepreneurs”)? Why do you think that is?

Click here for the ready-to-go slides for this Question of the Day that you can use in your classroom.

Behind the Numbers (Gusto):

“LGBTQ founders show a strong balance between pursuing independence and being attentive to the needs of their communities. New business owners who identified as LGBTQ were much more likely than the average respondent to say that having a positive impact on their communities was important to them...

Autonomy and financial independence were also top priorities for LGBTQ founders. Having control of their time and deciding their path in life was the most popular motivator for LGBTQ founders, with 85% citing it as a priority. Meanwhile, 74% of LGBTQ founders said it was important to them to grow a business that would allow them to support themselves and their families far into the future."

About the Author

Kathryn Dawson

Kathryn (she/her) is excited to join the NGPF team after 9 years of experience in education as a mentor, tutor, and special education teacher. She is a graduate of Cornell University with a degree in policy analysis and management and has a master's degree in education from Brooklyn College. Kathryn is looking forward to bringing her passion for accessibility and educational justice into curriculum design at NGPF. During her free time, Kathryn loves embarking on cooking projects, walking around her Seattle neighborhood with her dog, or lounging in a hammock with a book.

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