The Influence of Entrepreneurial Knowledge and Business Capital on The Performance of SMEs In Tomohon City

Abstract

This study aims to examine and analyze entrepreneurial knowledge and business capital on the performance of SMEs in Tomohon City. This type of research is explanatory with a quantitative approach through survey methods. The population in this study were all SMEs (Restaurants, and others) in Tomohon City. With a sample of 36 SMEs as respondents. Sampling uses purposive sampling technique with data analysis techniques using multiple regression. The research findings show that: partially, 1) there is a significant effect of entrepreneurial knowledge on the performance of SMEs, which is shown by the equation Y = 35,793 + 0,822X1, with a contribution of 37,2%; and 2) there is a significant effect of business capital on the performance of SMEs, which is indicated by the equation Y = 35,638 + 1,061X2, with a contribution of 53%; simultaneously, there is a significant effect of entrepreneurial knowledge and business capital on the performance of SMEs, which is shown by the equation Y = 28,913 + 0,3791X1 + 0,822X2, with a contribution of 58,2%.