An Exploratory Study of the Backgrounds and Experiences of Successful African American and White Entrepreneurs.

Roberson-Saunders, Pat

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Publication Date: 1991

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An Exploratory Study of the Backgrounds and Experiences of Successful African American and White Entrepreneurs.

Roberson-Saunders, Pat

Urban League Review, v14 n2 p43-60 Win 1990-91

Survey responses of 48 African-American and 21 white entrepreneurs with overall mean gross sales of approximately $24 million, reveal many apparent similarities in the personal backgrounds of the entrepreneurs but several differences in entrepreneurial experience. Policy implications from this exploratory study are discussed. (SLD)

Descriptors: Black Achievement, Blacks, Careers, Economic Opportunities, Entrepreneurship, Racial Differences, Self Employment, Socioeconomic Background, Success, Surveys, Whites, Work Experience

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Language: English

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