Becoming an entrepreneur means more than just getting an idea and finding the financing to do it. Running a business on your own requires skill and knowledge. The question is what skills and knowledge? Do you really need an MBA? Stories abound about entrepreneurs who have set up and run a business without a college degree, some without even finishing high school. Are they the exception or is being an entrepreneur an art that you either have or don't have?
While there is no definitive answer to any of these questions, enough educational programs exist to indicate that a considerable number of people believe that establishing a successful business requires a learnable set of skills and knowledge. Even creativity can be nurtured. Having been down that path myself, I tend to agree, even though...