College Student Business Ideas
Businesses started by college students are no longer just a means to pay tuition. Many small companies started by college students have gone on to become some of the largest companies in the world. Whether you need a few extra dollars to pay for books or you want to revolutionize the world with your new company, there is a wide array of business ideas for students in college.
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T-shirt Company
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College students love to wear t-shirts to let the world know who they are and what they like. Design a line of t-shirts that is focused on a particular theme or message. Designs can center around political statements, college groups, humor, local bands or just about anything else that is in fashion. Create the designs yourself or form a partnership with someone majoring in graphic design. Order from an online printing company with low shipping costs to keep the prices down. Companies like CafePress even offer a marketplace to sell your designs without having to put out any of your own money. Other online marketplaces for t-shirts include Etsy and eBay. Make sure you clear any rights or trademarks if you are selling a design of a known personality, company or group.
Social Media Company
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With companies like Facebook, Twitter and Foursquare, social media has never been hotter. If you have serious computer programming skills, experiment with ideas to get students to connect online in a novel way. Partner with a finance major to help you get some start-up capital. You should be well versed not only in all the latest computer coding, but also in using technology to fulfill some basic social need that has yet to be invented.
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Music Promoter
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College students love their favorite band and are typically willing to pay to hear it or buy its merchandise. Media mogul Russell Simmons started Def Jam Records while he was in college. Start a company that connects local bands to college students. Approach artists or bands that are in the same genre or whose music would crossover to the same youth audience. Offer to promote their music and sell their merchandise online in exchange for a commission.
Babysitting Service
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There is never much of a decline in parents seeking a quality babysitter for their children. Start a service that acts as a third party between students and parents. You can screen interested students according to their GPA, major, personal referrals and experience with children. Do thorough interviews to make sure you are providing responsible and intelligent babysitters. You can either take a percentage from the charge to parents or charge students a referral fee.
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