Small Business Ideas for College Students

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A college degree is not a prerequisite for starting a business. Whether you’ve finished high school or are about to earn that degree, this may be your time to start your journey in the business world. This will allow you to learn and improve your entrepreneurial skills. Your chance to become financially independent and potentially put the things you learn in school into practice. Owning a business also allows you to become your own boss. This means you’ll be working on your own time, allowing you to run both school and business.

Small Business Ideas for College Students

sell live

I’m sure live sellers have stumbled across your social media feed and are interested in having you “blow up” their products. If you love talking to people and building rapport with your customers, this could be an interesting opportunity for you.

The item of your choice can be any type of fashion, beauty, skin care, or food and beverage. You can also use multiple eCommerce platforms to live sell to reach more buyers in the online market. You may also get your wares from a reputable supplier, or you want to check buy and sell sites or thrift stores for vintage finds. Also, you can select the time and day they wanted to sell your products. This would be convenient for college students like you, especially for beginners.

pastry business

One thing that Filipinos also share is our love of sweets. Almost all Filipinos eat bread or dessert every day. If you already have the passion or interest for bakingYou already have tons of potential customers.

You can start with small cakes like cookies, brownies, and muffins that you can sell with your family, friends, and classmates. There are many recipes available online that you can adjust or select based on your preferences. Make sure you get your baking supplies from a reputable supplier. You should also consider the baking tools and equipment you might need to get started. however, starting a bakery business will always be a challenge. But with a small capital, your possibilities are endless. You will always have buyers ready regardless of the social class you are targeting.

café

Coffee is in fact one of the most popular drinks in the world. Eighty percent of Filipinos drink an average of 2.5 cups of coffee a day.

As an enterprising college student, if you decided to put your coffee shop near your school or university, it will surely be promoted by the students. Keeping in mind that students need their caffeine to start the day or get them through the night. You can set up your cafeteria in a physical store or in an online store. Select your coffee in different flavors and a variety of hot and cold drinks to appeal to a wider range of customers. Like any other business, be sure to do your research and have a business plan on hand to give yourself the best chance of success. Start small and take your first step forward.

photography or videography services

Do you love taking photos? Why not try to make money with it? If you already have the right camera for PhotographyThis could be your chance to turn your passion into a business.

Select a main platform where you want to publicize your works. It can be on Facebook, Instagram or TikTok. You can also create accounts to have a better chance of your work becoming popular. You can also choose your target audience, whether it is for families, companies or events. Through photography or videography services, you can also sell items included in the services you offer. They can be printed images or archival photographs. You can start a business driven by your passion with just a camera and a few useful apps to boost your bottom line.

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printing services

As a college student, searching for a printing company would always be a part of our daily life.

Despite the advancement of today’s technology, many people would prefer to have hard copies, especially when studying. With its easily accessible printing services, you’ll have many repeat customers close at hand. You can also offer other printing products such as brochures, custom print items, banners, cards, and many more.

makeup services

If you are someone who already has skills in make up art, you can do it as a sideline while you study.

Put your skills in a business that you can run on your spare time. The need for makeup artists can be seasonal or occasional but you can always offer your services at any time. Create a portfolio made up of various faces that they will model at different ages, skin types, and occasions. You can advertise this portfolio on your personal or business account where people can contact you. There are also photography studios where you can offer your services as a makeup artist.

There you have it, this is now your cue to start your own business and be your own boss!

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