Higher Education and Entrepreneurship: The Relation between College Educational Background and Small Business Success in Texas

摘要: This study examined the relationship between success of small businesses and educational backgrounds their owners. A survey composed questions concerning demographics, backgrounds, business was mailed to 1100 in Dallas, Denton, Tarrant counties Texas. There were 228 usable responses which analyzed by using Statistical Package Social Sciences (SPSS12). Data sorted so that level, sales volume, number employees, longevity, identified on a 5-point ordinal scale. Educational major nominal Pearson's correlation used determine whether relationships existed founders' background success. Spearman's direction strength relationships. Then level combined with age, gender, ethnicity, industry, background, For this purpose canonical used. Five opinion concerned influence college education among graduates non-college Likert scale tested one-way ANOVA, independent sample t-test. When only predictors success, statistically significant found years formal education, volume. negative All revealed owner's These indicate ability for owner learn, adapt maintain successful business. The noticeable reflects continuing need higher cope technological advances, competition, changing global economy.