Young Entrepreneur News

You can learn a lot of valuable lessons in college as a young entrepreneur. And you will eventually have to pick…

Every entrepreneur needs a break and a vacation every now and then. But getting back to your business after a…

If you’re a young entrepreneur, you’ve probably been told to prepare your business for the future. But what changes should…

Rising Innovator is pleased to announce that Maxx Yung of Roslyn, New York, is the winner of the 2023 Rising Innovator Scholarship

Will ChatGPT hurt or help your business? Well, it depends. Some entrepreneurs – especially some writers, artists, and other creatives…

There seem to be millions of videos on TikTok, YouTube, and elsewhere encouraging people to follow their passions. People giving…

How do you feel about your business? Maybe things are great and you’re hopeful about the future. Or, maybe you…

This wasn’t supposed to happen to you. When you started your business, you thought of all the great and fun…

Raise your hand if you want your business to be successful for the next 12 months. What entrepreneur doesn’t want…

So, what’s next? What trends should you look for next year? Here are three things that could happen and affect…

Does being a young entrepreneur mean feeling lonely? Maybe. It’s common for some entrepreneurs to spend time alone working on…

There are a lot of people shouting at you to “Be your own boss!” But are you ready to start…

There are a lot of decisions you need to make about college. Choosing a major is one of the most…

There is a site where young entrepreneurs can go to ask questions, get advice and brainstorm. It’s not a website;…

Rising Innovator is pleased to announce that Amber Rhodes of Lewisville, Texas, is the winner of the 2022 Rising Innovator Scholarship

If you’re a college student, or you’re starting college soon, prepare to hear this question often for the next few…

You’re already dealing with a lot if you’re in college or if you will soon go to college. You also…

What is the best way to create a morning routine? There’s no one perfect answer. There are lots of different…

This year has been another year of ups and downs for many young entrepreneurs. The future can be unpredictable. But…

Businesses, both big and small, faced unprecedented challenges in 2021. But even if your experience in the past 12 months…

As we go into the last few weeks of this year, many people are already planning their goals to have…

Black Friday can be great for business, even if your business had a tough year. You’ve probably already seen larger…

The past two years have been rough for a lot of us. Going to work and/or school completely changed for…

Are you ready to take a leap into the world of young entrepreneurship but are not sure what kind of…

How do you feel about starting a new school year? You’re probably wondering about new teachers and new extracurricular activities…

Podcasts are an easy and accessible way to learn from others and to be introduced to new concepts.  A 2020…

Finding funds to get your business ideas off the ground or advance your already established business can be a challenge…

According to Fortune, the global COVID pandemic of 2020 saw close to 100,000 businesses permanently close, with restaurants being the…

Are you a college student who could use some cash for your educational expenses? (Or do you know someone like…

Graduation season is (finally!) here. When someone graduates, you want that person to get off to a great start for…

There are many ways for entrepreneurs to make money. But how do entrepreneurs make money online? Here are three simple…

What if there was a way to get a lot of tasks done with just a little effort? This is…

Setting goals for your business is never a bad thing. Right? Wrong. You could end up setting the wrong goals…

It takes certain skills to build your own successful business. Some of these skills may come naturally to you. Other…

Have you told anyone about your potential business idea, or that you’re already an entrepreneur? If so, be prepared to…

There’s a lot of confusing advice and information out there about what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur. Let’s…

Are you ready for a new year? Maybe you made some resolutions for the new year, maybe you didn’t. Either…

You’re dealing with a lot right now, as a parent. Handling changes with your job, finances, and your children’s school…

As young entrepreneurs seek to connect and engage better with an audience, newsletters can be a great tool. As of…

Do you need a mentor? Many business gurus say not having a mentor is a mistake. You might think, “But…

Have you ever watched parents shop with their kids? Sometimes, a store employee will give a free food sample or…

Did you know that LinkedIn can help you find a business mentor? We’ve already talked about how having a mentor…

Should you risk being a young entrepreneur? When you talk about your business, or a new business idea, some of…

What kind of entrepreneur are you? One of the great things about being a young entrepreneur is that there are…

Are great entrepreneurs made or born for success? Before you answer that question, here are some things to think about….

Are you a creative person? How important is creativity in entrepreneurship? Many business experts believe creativity is very important in…

It has been a rough year for many people, including small business owners.  Some businesses, both large and small, permanently…

Saving the bees and making money Mikaila Ulmer started her business — a lemonade stand in front of her house…

Many high school and college students are asking a certain question thanks to a global pandemic. “Should I go to…

There’s no doubt about it — any young entrepreneurial is helping to make the world a better place But young…

The HBO Max movie “An American Pickle,” written by Simon Rich, directed by Brandon Trost and starring Seth Rogen in…

There’s an old saying: when life gives you lemons, make lemonade. Never has that saying been more literally true than…

Maybe you’re seriously, considering shutting down your business. But there’s more to closing down a business, even a small business,…

The coronavirus pandemic has severely hurt businesses all over the world because of the need for social distancing. But that…

Are you graduating soon? If so, congrats! Whether you’re graduating from high school or college, you may be moving to…

You probably have a lot more free time than you expected, now that many people are staying home. But how…

The COVID -19 virus is changing the way people work all around the world. Can we embrace this pandemic as…

Do you and other young entrepreneurs have unique advantages when it comes to running successful businesses, even during the coronavirus…

There’s a long list of things that can be bad for business. Are your bad habits on that list? Check…

You may have read about or seen successful young business owners online. Maybe you follow some of them on social…

As concerns about protecting people from the coronavirus continues, some young entrepreneurs want free business tools to work from home. We…

What a wild year this past month has been. Most of us are staying at home as much as possible…

You might feel overwhelmed and helpless when you hear the latest news about the coronavirus and how it’s affecting people…

The City of Raleigh, N.C., is offering impact partner grants to entrepreneurs and small businesses. The grants provide funding “to…

Maybe you weren’t thinking about home business ideas for students at the beginning of 2020. You probably made plans for…

There’s been a lot of discussions about COVID-19. This includes the virus’ spread, canceled events and a shortage of items…

Some are celebrities or business leaders say,“I’m not lucky! I worked hard to get where I am today.” Or they…

Congrats! You’ve finally found some customers who bought your business’ products. Now, all you have to do is sit back…

“Why don’t you just get a job?” A question will come from parents, friends and even strangers when thinking about…

Did you just make a business mistake? All entrepreneurs make mistakes throughout their careers. Admitting your mistakes and correcting them…

What should young entrepreneurs do when they have a bad week, month or even a bad year? Maybe you’re wondering…

Did you make resolutions for the new year for your business? How is that going? If you are like many…

It’s a new year — a new decade. Maybe it’s time to try a new entrepreneur idea. Check out our…

A new year brings new ideas. Many business leaders are already looking ahead at possible entrepreneur trends in 2020. Here’s…

What happened to the holidays? You used to be so excited about December … until you became an entrepreneur. Your…

You’re ready to grow as an entrepreneur. You want your customers to think of your business when they’re looking at…

Have you looked at your phone lately? There is an app for everything these days. In fact, the average person…

Do you have what it takes to become the next successful business owner? There are some important traits of successful…

If someone made a movie about you starting a business, would it be a horror flick? Starting a business can…

The 2019 Enspire conference sponsored by the Young Entrepreneur Institute will be held Nov. 8 & 9 in Mayfield Heights,…

Are you ready to start a new business? It’s important to know how to test a business idea before sharing…

How many times have you heard the saying, “Do what you love and the money will follow”? Well, that’s not…

Rising Innovator stopped by the Triangle Children’s Business Fair today and, as we expected, found some young entrepreneurs with some…

There’s one thing you can always count on when running your own business: change. Customers change their minds about what…

Are you missing the chance to make more money for your business? Sometimes your best customers are the people everyone…

Kids have sold lemonade forever so there’s not much that you can do in the way of innovation for lemonade…

Contrary to the popular saying, the customer is not always right. But what do you do when they’re wrong? You…

Registration is now open for the Enspire Conference sponsored by the Young Entrepreneur Institute. The conference will be Nov. 8…

Popular business guru Gary Vaynerchuk (aka: Gary Vee) is known for bringing his passion for entrepreneurship and marketing to help…

Check out these 25 great quotes for young entrepreneurs from past and present CEOs, athletes, and other leaders that will…

Judgment, like charity, begins at home. You’re considering being an entrepreneur. Or, maybe you’ve already started your own business. It’s…

We recently shared why it’s important to know who your competitors are for your business. After you find out about…

Adam Toren and Matthew Toren Kidpreneurs was selected by “The Balance-Small Business” website as one of eight books for entepreneurs…

There’s good news and bad news about running your own business. The good news is you’re not alone. You can…

You’ve decided to close your business. This is the worst! Or maybe it’s not. How should you deal with closing…

Starting your own business was fun, at first. But now it just feels like…work. You’re doing the same things over,…

You have a great idea and you’ve even started making plans and getting the things you need for your business….

We typically think of kids’ entrepreneurial activities as sources of income for them to go to the mall or something…

Being an entrepreneur is not child’s play — or is it? It turns out the top earning Youtuber of 2018…

For any young entrepreneurs out there trying to make a decision about where to attend college, this new ranking from…

You may have heard the phrase “mission statement” recently. Maybe you’ve heard it a million times before, or perhaps you…

It’s fascinating to see what ideas young entrepreneurs come up with, and chatting with them can be fun, fascinating and…

Should you have a mentor, as a young entrepreneur? If you want to increase your chances of success, you do. A mentor can give you helpful advice and encouraging words to get you through the problems and challenges of being an entrepreneur and take your business to the next level.

Ah-Choo! Should you run your business when you’re sick? You’re talking to a current customer or a potential customer. Or,…

It’s a fact of life that with money (as with many other things), we get wiser as we get older….

A simple lemonade stand could become more complicated with the addition of extra products. Read this tale of a boy…

How much creativity, innovation and entrepreneurial savvy can kids muster up? A whole lot, judging by the Triangle Children’s Business…

So, we’ve shared with you some great reasons why kids should start a business. (Check out tips for kids starting…

Knowing your ideal customer affects almost everything about your business and how you tell other people about it. That includes your product or service, marketing, and price. So, you won’t be marketing your business to everyone.

Young entrepreneurs taught Fast Company about margins, choosing a location, and a hook like naming their drinks and magic tricks.

A 17-year-old Colorado boy owns a landscaping company called Green Worx. RJ Duarte now has 14 full-time employees and is…

Fifteen-year-old Michael Shaw of Wyoming has been gardening for five years and won the sole proprietorship category in the first Sheridan County Youth Business Ventures Competition and a $500 prize. He sells a variety of vegetables and gourds, including pumpkins, winter squash, watermelon, corn, peas, potatoes and lettuce.

Countrytime says it will cover the costs of permits and fines for kids’ lemonade stands

As part of our efforts to bring you news from near and far, we are alerting you to the Teen Tycoon Challenge happening June 15 in Comox Valley in British Columbia.

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