What do Microsoft, Napster, Dell and Facebook have in common?
In addition to being part of the most famous companies of the last quarter of a century, they were all created by university students .
Did you know? Of course, not everyone can be the next Mark Zuckerberg, but starting a small business while studying is definitely possible.
There are many options that require little or no start up capital and can be done without having an office.
Studying at the University can help you form important contacts as well as help you pay for tuition, housing or expenses that arise.
In case you have been having in mind to start a business while studying in the university, but have no Idea of what type of business to start, campuspeep is here today to share with you some good ideas that can get that business started.
Here are ideas to start a business while you study the career:
1. Consultant in information technologies (IT)
IT is one of the few sectors where having too much experience can be counterproductive.
University students typically have fresher knowledge of new technologies.
If you do not feel confident promoting yourself as an IT consultant, inform your colleagues that you are open to helping them with their computer problems.
From there you can start generating a portfolio of clients.
2. Social media consultant
University students know exactly what the trends are in social networks, can you dispute that?
Of course NOT.
Use this knowledge and experience to advise small businesses on their digital strategy.
Take them beyond Facebook and LinkedIn by introducing other channels to make your messages known.
3. Graphic design
This business is based more on creativity and talent than on experience.
Students in this career should take their best schoolwork to build their portfolio, design their business cards well and build a website.
And from there, start calling customers.
4. Website design
Young people are more exposed to digital design tools.
Many have already done so for school projects or personal blogs.
These sites can be used as examples to show small clients who will give you extra money and experience.
5. Photography
Thanks to platforms like Pinterest, Instagram, Snapchat and Facebook, the world is getting used to using still images to communicate.
With the increasing need for visual content, the demand for amateur photographers has also increased.
Thanks to the technology, these works can have a lot of quality, something much wanted by small businesses.
6. Event Planning
College students attend more parties than any other public and even if you do not believe it, you can use this experience in a business.
Planning an event requires attention to detail, organization, the ability to do more than one thing at a time and creativity.
If you have these qualities, start a business at your school and become the person you have to turn to to plan important activities.
Remember that you can (and should) professionalize your work with each business.
7. Personal trainer
Personal trainers have flexible schedules and can work almost anywhere.
Investigate what type of certification is required in your locality to be able to exercise this alternate activity.
8. Makeup Artist
There are more and more women in universities, a challenge that exists in most Latin American countries. This offers the perfect opportunity to start a small business focused on the female audience.
Make-up artists can earn money by helping their mates get ready before big events.
They can even achieve fame through videotutorials of make-up in social networks (especially in YouTube).
Good content attracts followers to videos as well as juicy sponsorships.
9. Gardening
It is a good business that you can take during the holidays. Your peers’ parents, your parent’s friends or even your campus neighbors can be great customers.
Do not forget that even if it is a business that you start in college, it is still a real business (which carries with it real risks and benefits).
Regardless of what you do, you must exercise it with the maximum professionalism possible, have warranty policies and if possible, insurance.
The important thing is that these businesses will help you pay your debts and open the door for a stronger future venture.
