GennGlobal gives the pros and cons of whether small business owners should get a business degree.

1. Thoughts
and
inspirations
from
“SHOULD SMALL
BUSINESS OWNERS GO
TO UNIVERSITY”

3.  We all know that entrepreneurs are a special breed.
Entrepreneurs are their own bosses—they work hard, are
incredibly self-motivated, and will do whatever it takes
to make sure their business succeeds.
 One question that prospective entrepreneurs might
have is whether or not it is worthwhile to attend
university before starting a business?
 Next, we will discuss the pros and cons of going to
university as an entrepreneur.
INTRODUCTION

5.  Studying at university will provide you access to a large
network of professional connections. These connections
will be important because they have similar interests
and some degree of interest in helping you succeed,
being from the same university.
 In fact, these connections and relationships that you’ll
foster in university may inspire and motivate you to start
your own business. There’s a reason that several
businesses claim their start in dorm rooms—you can
meet future business partners at university.
 Lastly, and perhaps most importantly, university is the
perfect place to experiment with any business idea you
might have. You can receive feedback from
experienced business minds, instead of having your first
test be launching your business in the real world.
PROS OF UNIVERSITY

7.  University takes a long time. In fact, studies have found
that most undergraduate students study for longer than
4 years.
 If you plan on starting your own business, devoting time
and energy to university can drain your energy and
motivation to start a business afterwards.
 If you already have a good idea of what you want to
do with a business, and have seen even small levels of
success, then it might be worth skipping university
altogether and diving into the world of small business
ownership.
CONS OF UNIVERSITY

8.  Simply put, studying business at a university can be
good for those who are young and have no prior
experiences to lean on.
 However, if you do have work and business experience,
or a clear vision of what you want to do, university
might be a waste of time.
SO WHAT SHOULD YOU DO?