Did any of you business owners go to college ??
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Yup,\n\nI took my Associates in Comp Sci.  Then hit university for my B Comp Sci.\n\nUnfortunately I was also running the beginning of my business at the time.  So between my business that was doing well enough and university that was interrupting my business time.  I dropped out.\n\nI still ended up with a two year degree though and in university I took a few accounting courses which I still use to this day.  Even with 10+ folks working with me, I still needed some training.  Even now, I have about two months worth of skills updating that I do every year.  Everything from tax law to Human resources to Technical skills update.\n\nRunning a business is fun, but it still requires homework, research, people skills and lots of preparation.  All I can say after 18 years running a business I wish I had slowed down and enjoyed university more.  The business would have still been there when I got out with the four year degree.\n\nThat's not to say it was a mistake continuing to build my business.  Personally when I sell my business, I'm going back to school and taking something interesting like history this time.  You know, taking something for fun.\n\nThen again I'm now an old fart...;)
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I am taking on-line classes now to get my degree in Business. I want to a college campus for 2 years and as much as I may have liked it, I like taking on-line classes even better. If you are young and this is you first college experience go to a college campus so that you can get that experience, but if you have done that than let me tell you have much easier going to school on-line makes my life. I do not have to take the time to drive to and from campus I do not have to rearrange my work or life to make room and time to study for classes. Because I have all day to do an assignment and I am giving my assignment for the classes before the classes start I can do everything early. If you have a family, job, and a thousand other thing that you have to do each day I say go for it. Some jobs help with the cost mine did but I was also able to get grants. I am to get my degree in December only two years and that was because I had to take refreshment classes and I had to take a break because of the hurricanes.
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Well, I just stood up in a wedding of a guy I pledged with 25 years ago.  There were 17 of us from 3 pledge classes that attended.  \n\nAlso, we were all business majors, so we help each other out when we can.  2 in real estate, one in mortgages, 3 of us are business owners, 2 in manufacturing, one in payroll services, 2 in insurance, one in the music business, 2 in education and 3 in banking.  \n\nI found it worth it.  It taught me how to interact with different people whom you live with and the traits to watch out for in my career that I saw in the Fraternity (it's like a little business).  \n\nThere'
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http://yp.yahoo.com/py/ypResults.py?&&city=Tampa&state=FL&uzip=33602&country=us&msa=8280&cs=4&ed=9LT2Pa1o2Twpxam6K8lvee3vn_aGJte8vrb.htxGdLa7&stp=y&stx=8236475\n\nwhen done with community college, go to business school so you can get a secretary that will to things for you
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I really really really want to manage my own inn. When I was in high school, I was actually a science stream student. I took up science because my parents wanted me to be an engineer (sigh). I have always been dreaming of running a hotel. MY hotel. The steakhouse would be superb. The lobby would fit a wedding ceremony. The bar would be the talk of the town. All of the customers would be well-attended and personal preferrence of each and every regulars would be noted. When I was choosing a course for my undergraduate studies, my parents asked me to take up mathematics, but without their knowledge, I changed my option to Business (majoring in Tourism and Hospitality) - the degree that I ahve been eyeing since 5 years back! I knew it was a risk because I don't have any basics in Business. I even failed my accounts when I was 15! But I was thinking to myself - Nick, either you take up this course and finally you can own a hotel you've been dreaming of since you were a kid, or you can take up Mathematics or Engineering and die without achieving your greatest dream." So I opted for my dream course - and they accepted me. To me, the only key to success is that, if I love what I study, I can prove to others that even WITHOUT basics in Business, I can get good grades. I'd do almost anything to make my dream come true. Now, I've made a lot of contacts with the personnels from several hotels around town (I even knew the Human Resource Manager of one five star hotel) and also several travel agents...and I actually just finished my first year of studies. My grades? For the first semester, suprisingly, I got 3.42 (a mere 0.08 shy from getting Dean's List) and last semester, I got 3.77. Were the lecturers helpfull? You might be suprised if I tell you that some mentioned to the class that "Oh, you've learned this chapter when you were in high school, so I'd skip this one" - most of the time. (99% of students have Business backgrounds). Were last semester's subjects easy? Most of my friends' grades were going down...and they were frantically suprised to see me, knowing NOTHING on Business the first time they met me, emerged as the best student among 300+ students from my faculty. What was my motivation? "I'd do almost anything to make my dream come true". And I hope you would too.\n\nSincely,\nNick Ramzey\nFuture Manager and Owner of Kipalli's Inn
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Many people are.  I know I was, years ago.  You may want to start with a liberal arts program at a local community college. When you find something that interests you can major in that subject and then transfer to a four-year school.  \n\nYou get the same diploma as the people that went there for all four (or more!) years, but don't waste all that money trying to figure out what you'd like to do. I tried it both ways and this is definitely the way to go, especially if you're paying for college yourself.\n\nGood Luck.
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I had a very successful mowing/landscaping operation going all through high school.  It wasn't glamorous, but I made a ton of money; enough to put me through college debt free.  I had three employees and about $25000 worth of equipment when I sold the business at graduation.\nIt's a good one if you're dedicated to working hard.
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if you are going to start your own business then know you just need to learn how to run it effectively.  Also just know that more than half all small business fail. But pretty much every other career needs at least a college  degree to get in.  You you can not even get most jobs with out a GED or high school diploma
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My major was Office Administration with computer software and hardware. I finished in two years because I took double the course load each semester. I don't recommed it if you want to have a life, or have a family. I have no one except me and my pets so I could devote 24/7 to study and classes. It sure was stressful at times.\n\nYes I did get a good job with a major corporation working in their office. But it took a few months and about 150 resumes.
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I have lived in your shoes. I worked to get myself through college as a single mom.  We were broke for so long, it was hard.  There were many times when quitting school seemed like a great idea and I was pushed to do it.  \n\nI stuck it out and today I have a masters degree.  I have a good job and the ability to get an even better one.  My children lived through the times when going to McDonalds was not in the budget.  Today they enjoy Caribbean cruises and dine out all the time.  We live in a rather nice home and have enough disposable income to supply the "extras".  \n\nI did get re-married, however I finished my degree first.  I am so glad that my children have seen first hand the value of education. \n\nStick with it, focus on one semester at a time.  You CAN do this!!
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Yes!  I graduated Notre Dame with double degrees in Management and Marketing.  I immediately upon graduation got a job as a manager with a large company.  I did this for a few years and just really wasn't "feeling" it.  Then I had my daughter.  I hated having to take her to day care all the time.  My husband holds the same degrees but works in IT.  He told me he could teach me and help me pass my certification tests.  So, that is what I did.  I love working in IT because now I can work from home a lot of the time and still make a nice salary.  I am here for my daughter and my son whenever they need me, before and after school, also for any school functions.  I have NO regrets.
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Everyone is different.  I personally went to college to be a high school teacher.  I realized after a year and 1/2 that I hated it.  I worked in a restaurant for a year, then taught adult learners for a year, then when I was 25 I stumbled into a marketing position and have been in marketing ever since (for 7 years).  I wish I'd gotten a degree in marketing....
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I'm about to embark on that at the moment. I have 4 children and they are all at school now. I am currently studying at college for my business administration certificate 3 and then I can do more courses as I see fit to build my skills. I have worked and owned my own business before but had a break to raise the kids. I am hoping to get a job in 2007. Good Luck and happy juggling work and home.
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Wow!  I had to do all that stuff and had a team of 56 to manage.  I could never had gone to university to study as I am an action learner - hitting the ground running.  I would really like to give you some advice, but I was self taught with books I purchased!  \n\nYou've had a lot of advice here.  I hope your lecturers have actually been in the big wide world of work - it does help to have really experienced lecturers who can demonstrate what they teach.  \n\nI did enrol for a part-time evening  course for MA Hons Degree in Business Administration at one stage, but when the lecturer said 'I don't care if you attend of not - I get paid anyway' and then spent the rest of the session strutting back and forth under the NO SMOKING sign, smoking himself silly I lost all respect.  \n\nOf course it didn't help when the boss kept asking me to carry out some urgent task for him on the evening of my course.\n\nAnyway, eventually I ended up as a Chief Executive - and continued to hit the ground running! I'm now retired.\n\nGood Luck
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Many for profit univresities like that have poor reputation with employers. You might be better going with a local universtiy with an online program. It should be less expensive as well. It's considered a "degree mill."
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You should go to college just to have your degree as a back up.  There is no guarantee your nightclub will be a success or even open.  \nYou should study business administration, accounting, business law, business management, office administration, business marketing, operations management, organizational management, project management, technology management, Human Resource &/ or finance.  This would give you a strong background on how a business runs, how it should be run, laws, your rights as an employer, how to be in charge of a staff, what rights the person for you has, budgets, what resources are out there to help you, etc.  You would have your very important degree while still focusing on your desire to own and run a nightclub.\n\nCongratulations on knowing what you want to do and Good luck!
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I started going to college for a Business Administration degree, but changed like most.  You could do practically anything in the business world (entry/mid level wise).  I.e. Customer service supervisor.  I guess it depends on what you want to specialize in.