Infographic: Entrepreneurs inspired while on the toilet and other interesting start-up statistics

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Two fifths of entrepreneurs have come up with the idea for a business while on the toilet, new research reveals.

According to support organisation Business Link, which recently launched new services, the loo is the ninth most popular place for having a Eureka moment. Other inspirational locations and activities include lying in bed, while at work and in the pub

Business Link also found that seeing another friend make the leap into enterprise is the reason behind why 34% of people started a business with 16% saying they were inspired while watching BBC's Dragons' Den.

Here's an infographic which explains the results:

 

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