Opinion
How Coding is Inspiring Upcoming Entrepreneurs

How Coding is Inspiring Upcoming Entrepreneurs
By Hunter Amato — Guest Writer, Inland Empire Business Journal
Where there’s demand, there’s an entrepreneur hoping to bring a product to market. This is the day and age of computers, so it should come as no surprise to know that many of those entrepreneurs are turning to code with each passing day.
This trend doesn’t currently show any signs of stopping. As technology continues to penetrate almost every market on the face of the planet, it’s likely to continue. And with good reason! This article highlights a few of the top reasons why entrepreneurs are finding code so tantalizing.
The Fastest-Growing Industries Rely on Code
Each and every one of the Bureau of Labor Statistics’s “fastest growing occupations”, which measures growth in terms of revenue, is heavily reliant on code. That includes solar photovoltaic installers (the number one on the list with a 63% growth rate) and phlebotomists (26% growth rate).
Although these growth rates are quite shocking, they’re not too out of the ordinary. Particularly in regards to tech, growth rates tend to average about 20-30% each year, creating a massive market potential for entrepreneurs to ride in pursuit of profit.
For example, from 2012 to 2017, the field of advanced manufacturing and robotics experienced a total growth rate of 189.4%. That averages out to a positive growth rate of 37.88% per year.
The Vast Majority of Consumers Use Software to Find Business
Without knowledge of code, web development is impossible. At least, without spending thousands of dollars a year on assistance from a web developer. On the other hand, entrepreneurs who know how to code have been capitalizing on that knowledge and expanding their client base.
Research shows that at least 97% of people use the Internet to find local businesses. People don’t just walk around town looking for locksmiths or restaurants like they used to. Nowadays, they go online, Google searches a key phrase, and pick their favorite results.
That means that, if an entrepreneur doesn’t have a website, they’re going to be missing out on, on average, 97% of all available consumers. This fear of loss has proven to be quite inspiring for many modern entrepreneurs.
Code Makes It Easier to Evaluate Talent
Roughly 70% of startups fail within ten years. Of that 70%, 23% cite the primary reason for failing on not having the right team. With a thorough understanding of code, that worry takes on a much less ominous presence.
When staffing a company that deals in technology–which is just about every company on the planet in this day and age–it is critically important to have employees who know what they’re doing. If an entrepreneur doesn’t know much about code, they will find it quite difficult to hire people who do.
It’s as the old saying goes, “It takes one to know one.”
On the other hand, entrepreneurs who have a firm understanding of code that includes how to read, write, and edit it, have much better chances of weeding out the good applicants from the bad.
Most Products Are Powered by Code
Whether in the fin-tech industry or in the coal-mining industry, code powers many of the tools and equipment of the trade. In technology, the reason for that is simple and self-explanatory. Unfortunately, people have long overlooked the importance of code in most other industries.
That is a flaw that many entrepreneurs have capitalized on.
Since just about every business in every industry uses software, every entrepreneur should know how to work that software. At least, that’s the prevailing economic theory among many entrepreneurs in today’s economic climate.
High Demand for Coding Has Increased Profits
Profit is the reward for taking capital from where it is less efficiently being used and reallocating it to where it will be more efficiently used. As more industries adopt code, the importance of entrepreneurs’ understanding of code increases as well.
With more than 1 million unfulfilled programming jobs sprouting up by 2020, entrepreneurs have begun looking into ways of satisfying that unfulfilled demand. This quest led to the creation of countless startups aiming to teach coding for kids through a variety of education means.
One common technique is through the formation of partnerships between existing name brands, such as Roblox, and entrepreneurial enterprises. Roblox coding, for example, has shown to be an immensely profitable allocation of capital, inspiring many entrepreneurs to follow suit.
Conclusion
Code is the gift that keeps on giving. As of 2019, computer scientists have found no better way of creating versatile electronics that are capable of functioning in just about any of Earth’s conditions than through the use of code.
In fact, the importance of code is only continuing to grow. That growth, in turn, causes an increase in demand. That increase in demand has shown to be one of the primary motivators inspiring countless entrepreneurs to start coding.
So, at the end of the day, entrepreneurs are doing what they always do: go where the money is. It just so happens that code is a multi-billion-dollar industry.
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Hunter Amato is a guest writer for the Inland Empire Business Journal.
Email: hunteramato1995@gmail.com
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Colton Resident Receives Free College Tuition and Books Through Walmart’s Education Program

By Saul Martinez, Contributing Writer for IEBJ
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This year marks the five-year anniversary of Walmart’s Live Better U (LBU) education program. Over the past five years, the company has saved associates across the country nearly half a billion in education costs, reflecting the company’s commitment to creating a path for everyone to learn and grow. In California, we’ve seen 5,620 Walmart and Sam’s Club associates participate in Live Better U over the past five years.
One such success story is Robert Gay, who lives in Colton, CA, and earned his college degree – fully paid for by Walmart. Robert was stuck in a stagnant position at his previous company, hindered by the absence of a degree that prevented him from advancing further. However, upon discovering the Live Better U benefits offered by Walmart, he decided to take a leap of faith and join their team with the intention of completing his degree. After successfully graduating with a bachelor’s degree in October 2020, he now takes immense pride in his accomplishment of accepting a promotion to associate general manager. Throughout his journey, Robert received overwhelming support from his local team, who not only empathized with his workload challenges but also aided when needed.
Most individuals typically encounter Walmart through its retail outlets. The Inland Empire Business Journal had the opportunity to explore a consolidation center of Walmart situated in Colton, California. Our visit left us deeply impressed by the remarkable cleanliness and impeccable condition of the facility, almost reminiscent of a high-end showroom.
While on the tour, we observed the diligent measures taken by the leadership to maintain employee motivation and awareness regarding the daily, weekly, and monthly performance Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) of the facility. These KPIs were prominently displayed on digital monitors throughout the premises. The Colton leadership created a mascot and call their team the Colton Eagles.
We found ourselves deeply impressed by this aspect of Walmart, which is often hidden from public view. Walmart unquestionably stands out as a company that not only offers excellent career opportunities but also boasts a remarkable 100% tuition reimbursement program. If you are seeking a career in the Inland Empire, this proves to be an exceptional workplace choice.
Whether someone is chasing their first job or the opportunity that will define their career, Walmart is committed to creating pathways of opportunity for everyone.
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Thriving Without the Status: Local Small Business Owner Shares his Journey as an Undocumented Entrepreneur

By Jessica Anguiano, Southern California Outreach Manager at Small Business Majority and Content Contributor at IEBJ
Alfonso Garcia De Alba Rubio is a proud Mexican national and mechanic business owner in Fontana. His undocu-hustle journey began after he moved to the United States in 2006, with nothing more than a dream, skills in the auto mechanic industry, and a strong work ethic.
His story of perseverance, hard work, dedication, and determination is worthy of admiration. Alfonso is one of California’s estimated 1.1 million undocumented individuals who participates in the workforce. He carved out his career in mechanics and car transmissions and started from the bottom up–literally and figuratively. His business started out of a restroom, but he quickly recognized a gap in the market for his services. His customers encouraged him to start his undocu-hustle, a practice that motivates and inspires new entrepreneurs to launch their businesses despite not having legal immigration status.
He shares, “Eventually, I was able to rent a garage space that catapulted my budding business, even if it came at a high cost.” In fact, half of his revenue went toward covering rent expenses at the garage. But just three years later, Alfonso managed to save enough money to start his own shop, where he felt a new sense of economic independence that allowed him to expand his business. Although he encountered challenges in obtaining the necessary paperwork to launch a legitimate business, he persevered and continued on his entrepreneurial path.
Like many other entrepreneurs, Alfonso operated his business through sheer determination and hard work. Despite not being able to qualify for emergency funding or state and government assistance at the height of the pandemic, he has managed to keep his business afloat and continue employing people in his community.
He says, “Regardless of what some might say, I am here to create opportunities and not take jobs.” Immigrant entrepreneurs have continued to encounter myriad challenges in their journey to business ownership, and access to capital is one of their top challenges. But their contributions to our nation and our economy are what keep us thriving and innovating, and we are better for it.
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