Top 7 Places For Successful Entrepreneurs To Be Born

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Some successful entrepreneurs are born to be great, some know that they are destined for big things from an early age, but what if you come from a place where the very name engenders achievement and success? Growing up in a town with prosperity right in its name may just be the extra push some folks need to forge a successful path in their lives and make a name for themselves. Here is a look at seven such places around the world that are sure to inspire greatness in all who are born in them and offer great inspiration to those who simply pass through.

1) New Invention, Shropshire, UK – This quaint English hamlet might not necessarily be known as the birthplace of multitudes of successful entrepreneurs, but it has a name that should encourage the entrepreneurial spirit right from birth in all who live there. Up-and-coming innovative thinkers may want to consider a move to New Invention simply for the bragging rights. Just imagine how fantastic an ice-breaker it would be if a potential investor were to ask you where you hailed from! [Google Maps Link]

2) Success, Missouri, USA, and Success, Western Australia – Two towns on opposite sides of the globe that had the foresight to give themselves a name that encourages greatness and prosperity – a perfect fit as a hometown for successful entrepreneurs. Anyone born in these places has quite a birthright to live up to. Just imagine the whole psychology behind constantly hearing the word “success” on a daily basis while growing up. It’d be like having your own achievement mantra chanted every time you gave someone your address. [Google Maps Link]

3) Cando, North Dakota, USA – When first settled in the late 1800s, Cando, North Dakota, was purposely named to show the world that the settlers had a can-do attitude and fully intended to prosper in this prairie town – and prosper they did. This can-do attitude is just what successful entrepreneurs need to bring their dreams to fruition, and if this pioneering spirit has been handed down from generation to generation, the diligent denizens hailing from this can-do town will certainly be a step ahead on the road to becoming successful entrepreneurs. [Google Maps Link]

4) Wealthy, Texas, USA – Rumour has it that Wealthy, Texas, was originally named Poor, but as this tiny town began to grow and applied for its very own post office, the townsfolk decided to change their luck and changed the name to Wealthy. With a heritage like that, Wealthy, Texas, is bound to be the perfect birthplace for business angels who will strike out on their own, make their way up the business ladder and eventually use their self-made wealth to change the luck of folks with fledgling ideas and help them become successful entrepreneurs too. [Google Maps Link]

5) Sale, Morocco – While Sale, Morocco, may not be the only place in the world with the good sense to give itself the prosperous name of Sale, this one happens to be rather fitting in regard to success and entrepreneurial spirit. When Moroccans decided it was time to head out on their own, the first demonstrations demanding independence from France occurred in Sale showing that this town has a long history of people with a sense of independence, pride and good old-fashioned gumption – all of which are required personality traits of successful entrepreneurs. Plenty of important politicians, decision makers and advisors have hailed from this hometown, showing that Sale has a way of producing movers, shakers and leaders. [Google Maps Link]

6) Brilliant, Alabama, USA – OK, so maybe Alabama comes 45th out of 50 in state education rankings, but that would never stop a town called Brilliant from turning out brilliant people destined to become successful entrepreneurs would it? Successful entrepreneurs calling Brilliant home may be few and far between – after all, the 2000 census showed that there were only just over 700 people living there – but surely the legacy of hard work, pride and Southern charm found throughout the American South is bound to produce some brilliant ideas, even if this little town is biding its time before making this obvious! [Google Maps Link]

7) Angels, Jamaica – Near the pristine shores of south-eastern Jamaica is the land of Angels. Jamaica may be the perfect place for business angels to while away an afternoon under a beach umbrella videoconferencing with inventors from New Invention, Shropshire, or soon-to-be successful entrepreneurs from Cando, North Dakota, but venture north along the winding inland roads from the coast and you’ll come to a place named just for those wealthy mavericks who risk their own money on small business ventures with prospects. [Google Maps Link]

What’s in a name? Quite a lot if you ask the inhabitants of any of these cities and towns. Of course, no matter where you were born, with the right attitude and perhaps a bit of luck anyone who is willing to put in the work can become a successful entrepreneur, particularly with the backing of a business angel willing to invest in a promising project. [Google Maps Link]

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