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If you’re a college-bound young entrepreneur, what better way to prepare for life after high school than with a summer program on a college campus? Many colleges offer summer programs that can give you:  Real-world experience  On-campus college experience (dorm life!)  Networking  Finding mentors  Meeting like-minded young entrepreneurs from around the country  Expert guidance and …

The Best Pre-College Summer Programs for High School Entrepreneurs  Read More »

For a lot of us, it feels like massive amounts of stress are simply a fact of life these days. If you’re feeling more stress, anxiety, and general overwhelmed-ness lately, you’re not alone: as of spring 2022, a majority of Americans feel completely stressed out. Why? Take your pick: World events The pandemic Money Cost …

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Every young entrepreneur is different, and every entrepreneurial journey is unique. You might invent a new product, provide a needed service, or build your small business doing something else entirely. Whatever it is you set your mind to do, we know you want to succeed.   But no matter what your field of interest is, there …

The 6 Qualities That Make a Successful Young Entrepreneur  Read More »

As a student, you probably already move around plenty during the day: changing classes, PE, maybe walking to and from school. Did you know that all that physical activity is not only good for your body but good for your brain, too? The well-studied benefits of physical activity on your mind include:  Increased blood flow …

Become A Better Young Entrepreneur Through Movement! Read More »

The road to successful young entrepreneurship can take many forms: inventing something people want, filling a need, or helping other young entrepreneurs.   And then there are internships.  We know that readers of our blog are highly ambitious, bright, energized, and college-bound. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of reasons why you should consider an internship …

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Being a young entrepreneur means you have a product or service to sell. That product or service might be the best thing in the world, but if you’re not selling to your target audience you may be missing out on the success you deserve.   What do we mean by “target audience?” Let’s use an example.  …

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What comes to mind when you think about communication? Confirming plans with friends? Emailing a teacher for help with an assignment? Understanding what your parents want from you?   Communication is all these things. But good communication is so much more than a simple transfer of information.   What does good communication mean? It means making yourself …

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If there’s one constant in life, it’s change. Life today is hardly the way it was a hundred years ago or even ten years ago. Fields such as medicine, technology, education, and business are constantly evolving. Progress moves forward, always. And that’s why you, Young Entrepreneur Extraordinaire, are the future of entrepreneurship!  The world of …

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We know that young entrepreneurs like you are bright, energetic, and driven. We know that you are college-bound and high-achieving, with dreams of changing the world.   We also know that sometimes even the most driven and energetic young entrepreneurs need extra motivation now and then. Staying focused every single day can test the strongest among …

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Having a good idea for a new business is the first step in your journey as a young entrepreneur. The rest will require some planning. That’s where a business plan comes in. While the term “business plan” may sound like a lot of work, you don’t need to overthink it. Simple business plans are designed …

How to Write a Business Plan Quickly and Easily  Read More »