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Business Ideas

Entrepreneurial business ideas for students, teens and other young people

Social media manager for a small business

Social media is great for business, but there are some things to consider before getting started with this idea.

Game designer

No, not video games – people still play games in person

Website designer

Almost anyone can create a basic website; not everyone can take it to the next level.

Video production

Video production for small businesses

Creating videos for other companies can be a fun, creative business

How entrepreneurs make money online

There’s a lot of noise (and scams) claiming to help you make money with your laptop or phone. But there are some legit ways to make money digitally.

Book cover design business

Even good writers may need designers

Online greeting card business

Everything is going virtual -- why not greeting cards?

Girl with paint brush

Five online businesses for young artists

Are you creative? How about creating a business?

Five videos on businesses you can start during the pandemic

Some ideas on making lemonade from lemons

Home Business ideas

Eight home business ideas for students (that actually make money)

Feeling bored? Check out how you can make money and even start a business while staying home.

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Picture Perfect: How to Start a Photo Booth Business

Capture special moments at fun events with this creative photography business idea!

woman taking photos of food for instagram

So you want to be a Social Media Influencer

Being Insta-Famous is more work than you think!

mobile phone with social media app icons displayed

Mobile app developer

Maybe there ISN'T an app for that – and you could develop one

Dropshipping

Build an online store and sell products without handling inventory!

man looking at lines of vending machines

Candy vending machine business

Make a sweet profit by setting up candy vending machines at other businesses.

Gift wrapping business

Who says you can't be a professional wrapper?

six brown chickens

Egg-selling business

It may take a while to pay off but doesn't every big business start that way?

Lawn and garden waterer

You can fill a valuable niche

Freelance writer

Freelance writer

This business almost surely won't make you rich but it is rewarding

Domain name reseller

A business where you're rewarded for being clever and ahead of the crowd

YouTube

Become a YouTuber

Money is not a sure thing -- but having fun is

Music teacher

Not everyone can do this – if you can, you should consider doing it

T-shirt design

Someone else can make the shirts; you just decide what goes on them

Busking

Do you have a talent? Why not take it to the streets? Busking is a way to earn, entertain and improve.

SAT Prep Tutor

Got an awesome SAT score? You can help other kids ace the SAT.

Bird Charger

Ride-sharing services are popping up everywhere. Smells like an opportunity.

Soap making

You can't eat them but they are a sensory delight.

Gift basket business

You don't have to be gifted to start this kind of business. (Wah wah)

Party planning

Getting paid to party? Awesome!

Dog grooming

Do you have a dog? You've been training for this business and you didn't even know it!

Teens cooking in a kitchen

Cooking and baking

Satisfy souls, delight senses, get tuition money

Lemonade (and other beverages) stand

It's a classic idea for a good reason

House cleaning

If you're a clean freak, why not get paid for it?

Garage, basement and attic cleaning

When it comes to jobs people never seem to get around to doing, these are at the top of the list.

Reselling

Think of yourself as a service provider

Teens with sign for car wash

Car cleaning

People spend LOTS of time in their cars and they get dirty on the outside and (especially) on the inside

Marketing with flyers

Distributing fliers and posters

A lot of small businesses need help getting out the word about their business

Girl repairing a desktop computer

Technical consultant

Tech savvy? Cha-Ching!

Girl taking a picture

Photographer for websites

Sometimes selfies just won't cut it -- that's where you step in

Photo digitizer

You scan (heh heh) do this!

Newspaper mover

Newspapers are not a growing industry, but subscribers tend to be older -- bingo!

Artist drawing on paper

Sell arts and crafts online

Earn money for your creativity

Boy delivering groceries to a woman

General purpose errand runner

What if people could clone themselves? Hold on -- they can!

Girl pulling a trash can

Garbage can mover

Your neighbors' garbage could be your cabbage

Boy magician

Party entertainer

Is there an entertainer inside you?

Boy mowing lawn

Grass mowing

Everyone needs it, few like doing it.

Tutoring

A good student has a marketable skill.

Girl taking leaves on a lawn

Picking up leaves

Why not start a business that's always picking up?

Girl walking dogs

Pet-Sitting/Dog-Walking

A lot of people have pets, and pets need a lot of care.

Girl babysitter with a boy

Babysitting

As much as parents love their kids, they all need a break once in a while.

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