Constant tax hikes make life difficult for Greek entrepreneurs

Greece’s latest austerity measures raise billions of more dollars by taxing workers more heavily. Greeks will soon be paying more than half their salaries in taxes and social security contributions.

Employers say that makes it difficult for them to compete for talent. But, some young entrepreneurs are finding a way forward by exporting labour and earning the rewards in Greece.

Al Jazeera’s John Psaropoulos reports from Athens.

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