DECIDE WHAT BUSINESS YOU WANT TO START
You might already know what business you want to start. But if you are still brainstorming ideas, consider what you’re good at and what hobbies you enjoy most.
CREATE A BUSINESS PLAN
What will you name your business? Who will your customers be? What supplies do you need and how much do they cost? These are some questions you need to ask yourself before starting your business.
TAKE CARE OF THE LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
Before you officially start your business, make sure that you are following all of the legal rules and requirements. Don’t let this scare you. Just check with your state to see how you can make your business legal.
MARKET YOUR NEW BUSINESS
In addition to sharing your business with your family and friends, think about how others will hear about your business. You could create a website, hand out flyers or spread the word through social media.
WHAT I LEARNED FROM STARTING MY OWN BUSINESS
Starting your own business is an amazing way to gain confidence, learn new skills and have real-world opportunities. The things you will learn from starting a business are countless!
Maddie Wojdan is the 15-year-old homeschool student who recently launched ShirtPun™, a local company that prints t-shirts and other apparel for businesses, non-profits and individuals. She is passionate about helping students create their own businesses. ShirtPun.com