You had a great idea that you successfully turned into a small business. You stuck to your business and marketing plans, made your investors happy, and have enough customers to turn a profit. Congratulations! Now, it’s time to consider growing your business. How do you know if you’re ready? And how do you “grow” a […]

You know that the Kantner Foundation loves young entrepreneurs. So do colleges! Whether you plan to major in business or not, entrepreneurship looks great on your application. ENTREPRENEURSHIP SHOWS MOTIVATION AND INDEPENDENCE Anyone can join a club or volunteer with an established organization. But it takes a young entrepreneur to start a business from scratch

As you enter (and conquer) the world of young entrepreneurship, it’s important to understand your company’s values. Why? And what are small business values? How do you find yours? WHAT ARE “SMALL BUSINESS VALUES?” You have personal values, whether you realize it or not. A few examples could be: Honesty with your friends Honoring your

Whether managing social media channels for your business or starting a YouTube channel, content is your key to success. Content includes everything from a 10-second video to a 1,000-word blog post. Content is what you provide your customers and audience. And content for your business isn’t the same as posting hourly Snapchat videos for your

One of the things you must do as a young entrepreneur is to learn how to manage money. You need to understand the basics of business finance. At some point in your life, you’ll be completely responsible for your own money. You should practice saving and investing now, when the stakes are relatively low. Before

Service-based businesses are great startup ideas for young entrepreneurs: There will always be people willing to pay you to do a job they don’t want to do They usually have low startup costs and a low overhead budget There’s a type of service job for nearly everyone You don’t need a college degree or specialized

We know that summer is a time when busy young entrepreneurs like you just want to relax and recover from the tough school year. Maybe you’ll use this time to enroll in an entrepreneurial summer program or take some classes at your local college. But if entrepreneurship is your goal and business is your future,

Statistically speaking, at least a quarter of you reading this want to become a social media influencer. And with so many different types and levels of social media influencing out there, chances are pretty good you can at least try it. If it doesn’t work out, oh well. But if you’re willing to do the

Teen years are a weird time for most humans. You’re not a kid anymore, but you’re not quite an adult. You’re constantly reinventing yourself, trying on new personas to see how they feel. Your likes and dislikes change by the hour. Old friends might not be a good fit for you anymore, but who are

Having a great idea for a new product or service can be exciting! You probably can’t wait to get started on your new business venture. And here at the Kantner Foundation, we, too, can’t wait to see what you do! But before you get started, make sure you’re really ready to take that idea and