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原文HIGHER EDUCATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP: THE RELATIONBETWEEN COLLEGE EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND ANDALL BUSINESS SUCCESS IN TEXASMohammad Al-Zubeidi, B.S., M.B.A., M.S.SummaryInterest in small business has witnessed significant growth in recent years. Such interest was due to the yearly increase of small business formations and their ability of new jobs creations. Along with the increased number of small business formation, the number of small business failures also increased. Many previous researchers sought to examine the factors influencing small business success. Factors normally considered are characteristics or traits of successful business people and people’s perceptions of business success. In addition, several studies examined different types of businesses, gender differences, and comparison of managers, entrepreneurs, small business owners. The review of these studies produced a common theme: Although these were mixed and sometime contradicting results, the marginalization of college education’s influence on small business success. The literature supported the notion that American business owners today are younger than in years past, more educated and less experienced and higher levels of education increased the likelihood of business survival and growth. Additionally, it is essential to understand the educational background of business creators to foster better understanding of business success and growth.This study was designed to describe the relationship between small business success and the educational background of business owners. Small business success was defined in this study as sales volume, number of employees, and longevity. Educational background was defined as educational level and educational major at the time the data was collected. The population surveyed included 1100 businesses from Dallas, Denton, and Tarrant counties in Texas. Only those with 20 or fewer employees, $3,000,000 or less in sales, and 5 or more years old were surveyed. The su