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Entrepreneurship for young people often means starting with something you’re passionate about. You can create a business out of something you’re already good at, like tutoring kids in math or pet sitting. You can also create a business out of a personal interest you’ve always had, like podcasting or clothing recycling. Wherever you start from, […]

Despite what it seems like on the news and across social media, you don’t need to be a billionaire to start a business. In fact, several well-known and highly successful entrepreneurs started with very little money: Jan Koum, founder of WhatsApp Howard Schultz, founder of Starbucks Do Won Chang & Jin Sook Chang, founders of

What’s an “entrepreneurial mindset?” If you’ve already started a business, aren’t you already in one? What more do you need? We’re so glad you asked! An “entrepreneurial mindset” means being creative, focused, confident, and flexible specifically for business. An entrepreneurial mindset helps you go from idea to launch, and from launch to entrepreneurial success. No

Leadership is an essential skill for all young entrepreneurs. It’s more than being “the boss.” The best leaders inspire. They earn (not command) respect. They help others reach their full potential. They make smart decisions and take accountability for their mistakes. As a high school entrepreneur, leadership is especially important. Colleges and universities want students

Entrepreneurship is full of risks. That’s part of what defines entrepreneurship! It’s taking a chance on an unknown quantity. Putting yourself out there. Betting on yourself in the face of overwhelming odds. But how can a young entrepreneur know when to take a risk and when to play it safe? On your very first entrepreneurial

Becoming an entrepreneur at a young age can be exhilarating. It allows you to be creative. You make your own money. You can bring real change to your community – or the world. Entrepreneurship gives you wonderful opportunities to network, develop leadership skills, and grow into a successful young adult. And, let’s be honest, it

The start of any new school year brings with it a rush of emotions, concerns, and hopes. Will you get a manageable schedule? Is your bestie in any of your classes? What will you do for lunch? How much homework can you expect? We doubt that anyone – students, teachers, parents, or school staff –

One of the easiest and quickest ways to become a young entrepreneur is to make and sell something online. Soaps. Candles. Jewelry. Dog toys. Bookmarks. Hats. After you figure out what it is you want to make and sell, follow these simple steps for setting up an online store that will bring in customers and

In the world of young entrepreneurship, we know there’s no shortage of things that stress you out. On top of all the outside stressors like school and friend drama, you’ve got internal stress, too. Your changing body. Possible mental or physical health issues. Low self-esteem. You can’t always change your circumstances, but you can change

Young entrepreneurship isn’t all about starting new businesses and raking in profits. Sometimes you’ll need to get a job working for someone else. It could be that you need a summer gig so you can have enough money to get your startup going. You might take on a job while you wait for your startup