Os desafios do empreendedor na ausência de educação empreendedora em Porto-PI

Abstract

The present study analyzed the main challenges faced by small entrepreneurs in the food sector in the city of Porto-PI, focusing on the lack of entrepreneurial education and its consequences for management. The research aimed to understand how this lack of knowledge impacts business management and sustainability. The guiding question of this study was: What are the main challenges that small entrepreneurs in the food sector face due to the lack of entrepreneurial education? The general objective of the study was to analyze the impact of the absence of entrepreneurial education on entrepreneurs. The research was based on two hypotheses: the first suggests that entrepreneurial education contributes to improving business performance and management, while the second proposes that this training has no significant influence. Using a mixed-methods approach, the study involved a questionnaire applied to nine entrepreneurs. The results showed that the lack of professional qualifications hinders adaptation to market changes and negatively affects business performance. This study concludes that entrepreneurial education can be an important approach to overcoming the challenges faced by small entrepreneurs, as it enhances their ability to manage their businesses and contributes to the sustainable development of the food sector.