THE ROLE OF BUSINESS CAPITAL, LEVEL OF EDUCATION, AND TECHNOLOGY IN INCREASING BUSINESS INCOME

Abstract

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are considered to have potential innovation capabilities and can create new markets. The increase in MSMEs is carried out with the hope of providing an increase in the economy for the community. To attract public interest in MSMEs, it is necessary to know the factors that can increase business income. This research is quantitative research that has a population of traders who sell their products in the Tropodo Center, Waru District, Sidoarjo Regency. This study aims to determine the effect of capital, level of education, technology partially and simultaneously on income. The sample of this study amounted to 40 respondents obtained by purposive sampling technique. Research data obtained through the distribution of questionnaires. The analytical technique used is multiple linear regression. The results showed that business capital had a significant effect on business Income. Furthermore, research also proves that the level of education has a significant influence on business income. Research shows that business income is significantly affected by technology. The three variables are proven to have a significant effect on business income together