How Can You Launch a Successful Business Before Graduating High School?
Starting a business before you graduate high school comes with some challenges. It takes effort and planning, but it’s completely possible. These steps will help you build a solid plan, set yourself up for success, and begin your journey as a young entrepreneur. Find Your Idea Want to launch a business but not sure what …
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4 Ways to Promote Your Business Without Spending a Dime
You might be wondering, “I don’t have a lot of money or resources, so how can I make my business successful?” The good news is that you can still get noticed, attract customers, and grow your business without spending any money. All you need is a bit of creativity and the right tips. In this …
7 Business Skills You’re Already Learning in High School
High school might feel like something you just have to get through, but it’s actually teaching you valuable business skills without you knowing it. The things you do every day are helping you build a strong foundation for a future in business. In this article, we’ll look at business skills you’re learning in high school …
The Elevator Pitch: How to Sell Your Idea in 60 Seconds
An elevator pitch is based on the idea of having just a short moment—like an elevator ride—to introduce yourself and your idea to someone important. It’s a quick way to share what your business is about, how you can help them, and why you’re trustworthy. In fact, around 80% of professionals believe networking plays a …
Should You Take a Gap Year to Build Your Business?
Taking a year off from school to work on your business can be a smart move for young entrepreneurs. It lets you put all your time and energy into your business without worrying about school. But, missing out on school experiences and possibly falling behind are real concerns. In this article, we’ll look at the …
The Ultimate Guide to Balancing School, Work, and Starting a Business
You want to start a business, but you’re also balancing school—and maybe even a part-time job. It sounds overwhelming, but you’ve got this! With the right mindset, smart time management, and clear priorities, you can succeed. In this article, we’ll share simple tips to help you manage school, work, and your business so you can …
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How to Crush These 5 Common Startup Challenges
Launching a business is thrilling, but it can be tricky too. You’ll likely come across a few common challenges, but don’t worry—they’re totally doable with the right approach. Here are five startup challenges and easy ways to handle each one. Finding Money to Start Your Business Starting a business in high school with little money …
Be Your Own Entrepreneurial Role Model!
If you’ve ever felt like there’s no one quite like you in the business world, maybe it’s time to create your own path and be your own role model. As a young entrepreneur, you don’t need to wait for someone else to look up to; you already have what it takes to inspire yourself. In …
Optimize Your Business’s Website to Maximize Sales
An optimized website is set up to draw in more visitors, getting them to explore and shop your products or services. Small changes—like making sure your website loads quickly and is easy to use—can make a big difference in sales. In this article, we’ll share practical tips that young entrepreneurs like you can use to …
8 Startup Ideas for History Majors
Do you love history and dream of turning that passion into a business? These eight startup ideas will show you how to use your knowledge to create something exciting—and make money while doing it! EDUCATIONAL CONTENT CREATION As a content creator, you can share your love for history with people all over the world. You …
What Teens Need to Know About Money
Managing money might seem overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be that way! As a teen, you’re at a perfect stage to take control of your finances. Whether you’re considering a part-time job or dreaming of launching your own business, understanding money management is key. This guide will cover everything from building a positive money …
7 Business Basics for Young Entrepreneurs
Dream of starting your own business? A lot of young people are excited to turn their passions into something amazing. But where do you even start? In this article, we’ll cover 7 business basics that will guide you along this new path. From discovering what you love to creating a solid plan and networking with …
Colleges with the Best Entrepreneurship Programs
If you’re a young entrepreneur dreaming of starting your own business (or maybe you already have one!), choosing the right college can really make a difference in your journey. Colleges with entrepreneurship programs provide classrooms where your ideas are celebrated, and you’re surrounded by students who are just as excited about innovation as you are. …
How Gen Z Is Already Disrupting the Business World for the Better
Generation Z has brought numerous changes and innovations to the business world. These young entrepreneurs are breaking stereotypes, bridging racial and gender barriers, and leveraging technology and social media more than any generation before them. Here are some ways Gen Z is disrupting the business world for the better! Gen Zs Are Entrepreneurial Once upon …
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Look Professional to Be Taken Seriously
Job interviews. Pitching to investors. Attending young entrepreneur events. Aside from your professional business goals, what do these things have in common? You. Not only are you presenting your business, but you’re also selling yourself. The image you project can go a long way toward helping you achieve your goal. If you never get a …
When Your Passion Becomes Work: How Young Entrepreneurs Can Stay Motivated
Entrepreneurship for young people often means starting with something you’re passionate about. You can create a business out of something you’re already good at, like tutoring kids in math or pet sitting. You can also create a business out of a personal interest you’ve always had, like podcasting or clothing recycling. Wherever you start from, …
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Minimize Your Startup Costs with This Advice from Experts
Despite what it seems like on the news and across social media, you don’t need to be a billionaire to start a business. In fact, several well-known and highly successful entrepreneurs started with very little money: Jan Koum, founder of WhatsApp Howard Schultz, founder of Starbucks Do Won Chang & Jin Sook Chang, founders of …
How to Develop an “Entrepreneurial Mindset”
What’s an “entrepreneurial mindset?” If you’ve already started a business, aren’t you already in one? What more do you need? We’re so glad you asked! An “entrepreneurial mindset” means being creative, focused, confident, and flexible specifically for business. An entrepreneurial mindset helps you go from idea to launch, and from launch to entrepreneurial success. No …
11 Ways to Practice Leadership Skills in Everyday Life
Leadership is an essential skill for all young entrepreneurs. It’s more than being “the boss.” The best leaders inspire. They earn (not command) respect. They help others reach their full potential. They make smart decisions and take accountability for their mistakes. As a high school entrepreneur, leadership is especially important. Colleges and universities want students …
When to Take a Business Risk – and When to Play It Safe
Entrepreneurship is full of risks. That’s part of what defines entrepreneurship! It’s taking a chance on an unknown quantity. Putting yourself out there. Betting on yourself in the face of overwhelming odds. But how can a young entrepreneur know when to take a risk and when to play it safe? On your very first entrepreneurial …
The Checklist Every Young Entrepreneur Needs Right Now
Becoming an entrepreneur at a young age can be exhilarating. It allows you to be creative. You make your own money. You can bring real change to your community – or the world. Entrepreneurship gives you wonderful opportunities to network, develop leadership skills, and grow into a successful young adult. And, let’s be honest, it …
9 Ways to Crush Back-to-School Season!
The start of any new school year brings with it a rush of emotions, concerns, and hopes. Will you get a manageable schedule? Is your bestie in any of your classes? What will you do for lunch? How much homework can you expect? We doubt that anyone – students, teachers, parents, or school staff – …
Follow These 5 Steps to Set Up Your Online Store
One of the easiest and quickest ways to become a young entrepreneur is to make and sell something online. Soaps. Candles. Jewelry. Dog toys. Bookmarks. Hats. After you figure out what it is you want to make and sell, follow these simple steps for setting up an online store that will bring in customers and …
Create a Stress Management Plan for Yourself
In the world of young entrepreneurship, we know there’s no shortage of things that stress you out. On top of all the outside stressors like school and friend drama, you’ve got internal stress, too. Your changing body. Possible mental or physical health issues. Low self-esteem. You can’t always change your circumstances, but you can change …
How to Apply to & Interview for Your First Job
Young entrepreneurship isn’t all about starting new businesses and raking in profits. Sometimes you’ll need to get a job working for someone else. It could be that you need a summer gig so you can have enough money to get your startup going. You might take on a job while you wait for your startup …
The Best Free Online Tools for Young Entrepreneurs
There’s never been a better time to be a young entrepreneur! You have the world, quite literally, at your fingertips. You’re more connected than any entrepreneurs who came before you. As an entrepreneur, you know the value of saving money where you can. That’s why we’ve collected this list of the best FREE online tools. …
5 Basic Self-Care Tips for Teens
We know that there are many advantages to being a teen these days: you’re super connected to the world, you have a million ways to keep yourself entertained with just your phone, there’s tons of high-quality entertainment for you to stream at any time, and you and your peers are some of the biggest social …
Entrepreneurship for Teens Who Love Sports
In a way, athletes are natural entrepreneurs. They’ve got that competitive spirit, that drive, and that hustle all entrepreneurs need. They know what it’s like to commit so they can excel. And, let’s face it: they like being rewarded for hard work. Successful athletes listen to their coaches and know how to process feedback. They’re …
Successful Entrepreneurs Are Trendsetters, Not Followers
Teens are natural trendsetters. Young people are almost always the first to try new social media platforms, fashion trends, and slang. You’re creative, optimistic, and unafraid to jump in. This is good because trendsetting is a quality that can help you succeed as a young entrepreneur! WHY ENTREPRENEURS NEED TO BE TRENDSETTERS The answer is …
Anyone Can Become a Young Entrepreneur!
What is entrepreneurship? And what does it mean to be a young entrepreneur? First of all, entrepreneurship can be defined in many ways. But for our sake, we’ll keep it simple and say that entrepreneurship, “is a blanket term related to starting a business.” If you get paid to babysit, you’re an entrepreneur. If you …
A Young Entrepreneur’s Guide to Business Models
When you think of yourself as a “young entrepreneur,” what exactly do you mean? We’re guessing that your definition includes something about starting a business. Babysitting. Tutoring. Selling homemade cookies. Whatever your business is (or will be), you might want to consider the type of business model you’ll use. A business model is the foundation …
Could Starting a B2B Company Be Right for You?
First of all, what’s a “B2B?” The acronym stands for “business to business.” It’s a business that provides goods or services to other businesses. Not customers (B2C). Shopify is an example of a B2B. They provide a service, not directly to customers, but to business owners so they can make websites. Customers don’t sign up …
Pricing Your Products and Services
One of the toughest, but most important, decisions you’ll make as a young entrepreneur is how much to charge for your product or service. Set the price too high, and no one will be able to afford it. Set the price too low, and you won’t be able to cover your overhead costs or make …
The Benefits of Entrepreneurship for High School Students
We’ve already mentioned some of the many reasons why high school students today are ideally suited for entrepreneurship. As one of the most socially conscious, well-connected, and diverse generations in history, you and your peers make some of the best entrepreneurs the world has ever seen! But what does entrepreneurship have to offer you back? …
Can Studying Abroad Make You a Better Entrepreneur?
Paris. Tokyo. Buenos Aires. London. Seoul. If you’ve ever dreamed of traveling the world, consider a study abroad program. Not only will you get to see some of the most interesting and famous sights in the world, but you’ll learn a new language and meet people outside your own community. All of this helps make …
Productivity Boosts for Young Entrepreneurs
We know that as a young entrepreneur, you want to be as productive as possible. You’ve got a lot on your plate! You’re a student, a child, possibly a sibling, a friend, an athlete, a volunteer, and a busqiness owner. And we know that you want to do all the things and do them well. …
7 Fully Remote Small Business Ideas
One of the best things about being a young entrepreneur these days is the sheer number of options you have for starting a business. And among the best options for entrepreneurial teens? Working from home! Run your small business completely online! Here are 7 ideas to get started on your fully remote small business. 1. …
Business Partnership Advice for Young Entrepreneurs
At some point in your entrepreneurial journey, you may consider a partnership. Perhaps you already have a partner and the two of you are starting the journey together. Or you decide later that you need some help running your small business. Whatever your situation, a business partnership is more than just two people working together. …
Is It Time to Grow Your Small Business?
You had a great idea that you successfully turned into a small business. You stuck to your business and marketing plans, made your investors happy, and have enough customers to turn a profit. Congratulations! Now, it’s time to consider growing your business. How do you know if you’re ready? And how do you “grow” a …
Why Colleges Love Young Entrepreneurs
You know that the Kantner Foundation loves young entrepreneurs. So do colleges! Whether you plan to major in business or not, entrepreneurship looks great on your application. ENTREPRENEURSHIP SHOWS MOTIVATION AND INDEPENDENCE Anyone can join a club or volunteer with an established organization. But it takes a young entrepreneur to start a business from scratch …
What are Your Small Business Values?
As you enter (and conquer) the world of young entrepreneurship, it’s important to understand your company’s values. Why? And what are small business values? How do you find yours? WHAT ARE “SMALL BUSINESS VALUES?” You have personal values, whether you realize it or not. A few examples could be: Honesty with your friends Honoring your …
Everything Young Entrepreneurs Need to Know About Content Creation
Whether managing social media channels for your business or starting a YouTube channel, content is your key to success. Content includes everything from a 10-second video to a 1,000-word blog post. Content is what you provide your customers and audience. And content for your business isn’t the same as posting hourly Snapchat videos for your …
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Money Management Tips for Teens
One of the things you must do as a young entrepreneur is to learn how to manage money. You need to understand the basics of business finance. At some point in your life, you’ll be completely responsible for your own money. You should practice saving and investing now, when the stakes are relatively low. Before …
5 Service-Based Business Ideas for Young Entrepreneurs
Service-based businesses are great startup ideas for young entrepreneurs: There will always be people willing to pay you to do a job they don’t want to do They usually have low startup costs and a low overhead budget There’s a type of service job for nearly everyone You don’t need a college degree or specialized …
How Young Entrepreneurs Benefit from Summer Jobs
We know that summer is a time when busy young entrepreneurs like you just want to relax and recover from the tough school year. Maybe you’ll use this time to enroll in an entrepreneurial summer program or take some classes at your local college. But if entrepreneurship is your goal and business is your future, …
Can You (Realistically) Become a Social Media Influencer?
Statistically speaking, at least a quarter of you reading this want to become a social media influencer. And with so many different types and levels of social media influencing out there, chances are pretty good you can at least try it. If it doesn’t work out, oh well. But if you’re willing to do the …
9 Ways to Boost Your Self-Esteem
Teen years are a weird time for most humans. You’re not a kid anymore, but you’re not quite an adult. You’re constantly reinventing yourself, trying on new personas to see how they feel. Your likes and dislikes change by the hour. Old friends might not be a good fit for you anymore, but who are …
How to Go from Business Idea to Startup
Having a great idea for a new product or service can be exciting! You probably can’t wait to get started on your new business venture. And here at the Kantner Foundation, we, too, can’t wait to see what you do! But before you get started, make sure you’re really ready to take that idea and …
6 Characteristics of Successful Young Entrepreneurs
What comes to mind when you think of achieving entrepreneurial success? We’re guessing these are near the top of your list: Profit Brand recognition Growth Late nights, long hours Those are all part of the equation. But there’s more to it than that. Looking at the world’s most successful entrepreneurs, we can identify 6 characteristics …
How (and When) to Hire a Team
Not all businesses you start will be solo efforts. Just like school projects, sometimes you’ll need a team working with you – or for you. As a young entrepreneur just starting, you may feel somewhat intimidated by being a boss. Or perhaps you know you need help but aren’t sure where to find it. As …
Business Advice for Young Entrepreneurs, from Those Who’ve Been There
As a young entrepreneur, you are following in the footsteps of some of the most famous and successful business owners in history. What wonderful company you’re in! Few, if any, successful entrepreneurs got where they did through so-called “overnight success.” It takes hard work, patience, grit, perseverance, and some old-fashioned know-how to reach those levels …
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The Importance of Mental Health Care for Young Entrepreneurs
Gen Z is poised to be one of the first generations in history to acknowledge and actively strive for better mental health. Yours is the generation most likely to be in therapy. (Though, certainly not the first generation to need therapy.) Although you seem to have a higher number of stressors that previous generations never …
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13 Entrepreneurial Ideas for Foodies
Is the kitchen your domain? Have you been cooking Michelin Star-worthy meals since you could walk? Would your homemade cakes get a handshake from Paul Hollywood? Do you consider yourself a true foodie? Food is a source of comfort. It’s an introduction to a new culture. Food brings people together like nothing else. If you’re …
14 Books for Young Entrepreneurs
We know you’re super busy already. As a high-achieving, college-bound young entrepreneur, you’ve already got a LOT on your plate. You probably take several advanced-level classes, participate in at least one sport, volunteer your time, and have memberships in a handful of clubs. And then there’s your social life! Who has time for extra reading? …
7 Resources for Young Entrepreneurs with Disabilities
There is absolutely no reason why young entrepreneurs with disabilities shouldn’t find as much fulfillment and success in business as their non-disabled peers. In fact, growing up with a disability – mental, physical, or behavioral– might be an edge for you! You already know what it’s like to face challenges and detours others can’t possibly …
Easy Ways to Start Healthy Habits
Switching from unhealthy habits to healthy ones is no easy task. But you’re a young entrepreneur – you’re not about the “easy path!” You work hard at everything you do. Your goal is success in all things. And if it’s not already, your health should be included in your success goals. Healthy habits will spill …
How to Find (and Succeed In) Your Niche
First of all, what is a “niche?” For your purposes as a young entrepreneur, we’ll use two of the Merriam-Webster definitions: ->a place, employment, status, or activity for which a person or thing is best fitted ->a specialized market In business, including your entrepreneurial career, your niche is where you focus your time, energy, and …
Why Right Now is the Best Time to Be a Young Entrepreneur!
Throughout human history, young people have always had certain advantages: time, optimism, energy, and creativity. These days, young people like you are using those advantages to lead the way in entrepreneurship. You’re bright, ambitious, socially aware, and fully capable of running a company before you graduate from high school. You’re not waiting for an invitation …
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The 8 Best Financial Tools for Young Entrepreneurs
Money. No matter what field you go into, no matter what product or service you offer, and no matter what your entrepreneurial goals are, you’ll have to deal with money. You’ll need to pay for website hosting, buying ingredients, materials or tools, and advertising. You’ll need to keep track of the money you make and …
Get Noticed: 5 Quick Tips to Boost Your Startup’s Visibility
So, you’ve already started your small business. It’s up and running. You have a few clients or customers already, mostly friends and family. What’s next? For many young entrepreneurs, the logical next step is to grow and expand the business. This might mean creating new products to sell in your online shop or offering additional …
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Proven Strategies for Overcoming Business Obstacles
Every entrepreneurial journey is unique. Not everyone starts from the same place or wants the same things. However, there are certain similarities that all journeys have in common. As a young entrepreneur, you’ll face some of the same obstacles that others have faced. When that happens, learn from their experience and try these proven strategies …
7 Interesting Hobbies for Young Entrepreneurs
As you prepare for the journey to college, you already know some of the things you need to make your application stand out. You’ve got your AP classes. You’ve got your volunteering. You’ve got your sports and school clubs. And now, it’s time to think about hobbies. Aren’t hobbies just for fun and relaxation? Sure! …
Build Your Mental Toughness!
We’ve never heard anyone say that being a teenager is easy. Or that starting and running a business is easy. Combine those two things as a young entrepreneur, and you’ll certainly be challenged! There’ll be detours on your entrepreneurial journey. There’ll be challenges and obstacles. You’ll have to step outside your comfort zone more than …
Do These 8 Things Before Pitching to a Venture Capitalist
Learning how to pitch to potential investors is an important skill for all young entrepreneurs. Venture capitalists want assurance that their money is going to someone serious and committed to building their enterprise. So, what can you, as an ambitious but untested young entrepreneur, do to prepare for your first meeting with a venture capitalist? …
When Young Entrepreneurship Becomes a Competition
It’s been said that a little competition is good for the soul. In business, this is especially true. Where would Coke and Pepsi be without each other? Or McDonald’s versus every other fast-food restaurant? A little competition is healthy. You probably already know this if you’re an athlete or participate in young entrepreneurship competitions. It …
What’s in a Name?
Think about your name. Consider what it means to you. How has it affected your life and personality so far? Do you think you’d be a different person if you had a different name? Now, think about some brand names you know. Apple. Nike. Starbucks. As soon as you see or hear these names, you …
How Young Entrepreneurs Can Avoid the 7 Biggest Business Mistakes
Everyone makes mistakes in life. That’s why pencils have erasers, apps have “undo” features, and stores have refunds. There’s zero shame in making mistakes. Mistakes help you learn what not to do so you can do better next time. That said, there are some mistakes in starting or running a business that are so common, …
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The Pros and Cons of Starting Your Own Podcast
Podcasts aren’t new. They’ve been around for this entire century. But they’ve never been as popular as they are now. You might listen to some for fun or as a piece of your entrepreneurial education. Have you ever thought about starting a podcast of your own? Maybe you have something to say but you’re not …
12 Skincare and Makeup Startup Ideas for Young Entrepreneurs
The beauty industry – which includes skincare and makeup – raked in an estimated 48.6 billion dollars in 2021 in the U.S. alone. Want to get in on that action? If you’re a young entrepreneur who enjoys all things makeup, skincare, and hair, read on for 12 easy ways you can monetize your interests into …
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Should You Join Someone Else’s Startup?
The world of young entrepreneurship – your world – is full of bright young students with fantastic ideas for businesses. Maybe one of your friends has an idea for a startup that sounds great to you. Or you know an adult who has just launched a business and is looking to hire you. Whatever the …
The Best Networking Advice for Young Entrepreneurs
Being a young entrepreneur these days means you have access to an unlimited number of resources that weren’t available to your predecessors. You’re connected to a world of potential teammates, peers, rivals, mentors, and investors. Networking should be easy for you. But what if it’s not? As a teen, you may be new to the …
11 Business Ideas for Young Entrepreneurs Who Love to Write
Poets, novelists, essayists, and journalists, listen up! Not only can writing earn you extra cash, but it’s one of those skills that will help you get into college (hello, essay). After college, quality writers are always in demand across an enormous spectrum of industries and fields. Ready to get started on a fulfilling and fun …
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11 Easy Ways Teens Can Make Money Right Now!
You’re too old for lemonade stands, but not old enough for a “real” job. As a young entrepreneur, you know that you need money to make money. You have big dreams of starting, launching, and successfully running your own business. But where do you get the money to get started? Here are 11 ideas to …
Why Young Entrepreneurs Need to Open a Savings Account
Saving money for the future may seem like a thing only adults worry about. They’re closer to retirement, have more bills to pay, and have more life events to plan. Your parents may have taken care of your college savings plan themselves, leaving you free to focus on school and friends. But saving money isn’t …
Why Dental Health Matters (and How to Take Better Care of Your Teeth)
Proper dental health seems to be one of those things that fall to the bottom of most people’s priority lists. You already know that you’re supposed to try to make better food choices, get plenty of rest, and move your body. As a young entrepreneur, you also know the best habits for developing strong leadership …
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The 9 Best Marketing Tips for Young Entrepreneurs
You don’t need to be a marketing guru or hire a top marketing agency to find success as a young entrepreneur. Right now, you already have all the tools you need to market your new small business like a pro! For those who may not know, marketing is, “…the activity, set of institutions, and processes …
The Importance of Having Friends as a Teen
You know that your friends are already important to you. As you grow out of childhood and into adulthood, you’re learning how to make social groups with people who aren’t your family. By this stage of your life, your friends’ opinions and ideas probably have greater weight than your parents’ or teachers’. This is totally …
7 Key Tips to Keep Your Customers Happy
The smart young entrepreneur knows that customers are the backbone of their businesses. Happy customers will keep coming back for more and will tell their friends about your product. The happier your customers, the higher your profits, and the more you can grow your company. Here are 7 of the very best ways to build …
Why You Should Spend More Time with Your Family
Part of your development as a teen right now is learning how to make your own social circle. Beyond your parents and whoever they pick for your play dates, beyond your siblings, maybe even beyond your cousins, this is the time in your life to start exploring the concept of “chosen family.” Selecting friends and …
6 Leadership Secrets for Young Entrepreneurs
Strong, quality leadership skills are some of the most important keys for young entrepreneurs to grow and develop. Good leadership is more than being the boss. It’s about courage and inspiration. Whether you’ve successfully led a team before or have never been in charge of anyone else, here are 6 of the best ways you …
De-Stress Techniques for Busy Young Entrepreneurs
Here at the Kantner Foundation, we know how stressful life can be for young entrepreneurs. As a college-bound and high-achieving teen, your life is already full of tough classes, after-school activities, community service, and more. Starting a new small business may be your passion (as it should be), but it’s also one more thing on …
The Young Entrepreneur’s Guide to Business Budgeting
Budgeting. Even some adults still have trouble doing it right. How is a young entrepreneur like you – still a teen and starting your very first business – supposed to learn this valuable skill? For business leaders, budgeting is more than keeping track of the money you have, the money you spend, and the money …
How to Work Smarter, Not Harder
If you’ve never heard the phrase, “work smarter, not harder,” before, here’s what it means: when you learn how to prioritize your tasks and make the most out of the time you have for each one, you’ll become more efficient. You’ll do more and do it better. The opposite of this would be to throw …
The Importance of Community for Young Entrepreneurs
Being a teen in high school means you already have a built-in community. First, there’s your family. Then, there are your classmates. You have a circle of friends you socialize with regularly. Maybe you have peers from around the world with whom you interact online. You have teachers, coaches, and other adult leaders. Community …
12 Things Adults Wish They Knew When They Were Teens
No one ever said that growing up is easy. We know that being a teen can be fun, exciting, and adventurous. But we also know that it can be tough to straddle that line between childhood and adulthood. And while no one can see into the future and tell you exactly what to do now, …
What’s Your Leadership Style?
Leadership is one of the most important qualities a young entrepreneur needs to develop. Almost every successful entrepreneur out there will tell you that leadership is a key component of how they made it to the top. But the word “leadership” seems so general. What does it mean? How can you apply leadership qualities to …
What is a Business Plan, and Why Do You Need One?
When you get an idea for a business, it’s so shiny, new, and exciting that you will probably be tempted to jump right in. Why waste time, right? The sooner you start the ball rolling, the sooner you’ll become a massive entrepreneurial success, which you can put on your college application, which will help you …
Learn to Organize Like a Pro
You wear many hats as a young entrepreneur. You’re a student, an athlete, a volunteer, a friend, a sibling, a child, and a CEO. Managing your time may seem like an impossible task, especially at the beginning and end of school years. Everyone feels overwhelmed at times, but it’s not the end of the world. …
10 Signs You’ve Become Successful
Being a high-achieving, college-bound young entrepreneur means more than taking all AP classes. It means starting a business and working hard to see it succeed. But aside from an email inbox full of acceptance letters and a shelf full of trophies, how do you recognize when your enterprise has reached something you can truly call …
These 6 Qualities Will Get You the Respect You Deserve
Here at the Kantner Foundation, we know that young entrepreneurs like you are some of the hardest-working teens in the world. It’s not easy to build a successful business out of nothing. And it’s even harder while juggling school, college prep, and a social life! That’s why we feel it’s important you get the respect …
How to Crush Your Fear of Failure
WHAT IS FEAR OF FAILURE? While the phrase alone might seem obvious – especially for high-achieving young entrepreneurs like you who are used to success – there are different types of fear of failure (atychiphobia). In no particular order, fear of failure can mean: Fear of looking bad in front of others Fear of not …
Use Your Unique Talent to Make Money!
For ambitious young entrepreneurs like you, starting a small business may seem like a wonderful idea to make extra money, network with professionals in your field, and boost your college applications. And you’re right! Entrepreneurship is a fantastic way for young people to do all those things, plus learn valuable life skills. There’s never been …
11 Great Books for Young Entrepreneurs
Consider yourself lucky to be a young entrepreneur at a time when you have a world of knowledge at your fingertips. From Google to podcasts, anything and everything you could ever want to know about entrepreneurship is right there. It may seem like books are quaint, old-fashioned notions that have no relevance in modern entrepreneurship, …
Be Prepared for These 4 Entrepreneurial Challenges
You didn’t become a young entrepreneur because it seemed easy, right? We here at the Kantner Foundation know quite well how hard young entrepreneurs work at everything they do, from athletics to running a business. You rise to every challenge you face. You earn every success. In some ways, entrepreneurship is no different than any …
The Best Pre-College Summer Programs for High School Entrepreneurs
If you’re a college-bound young entrepreneur, what better way to prepare for life after high school than with a summer program on a college campus? Many colleges offer summer programs that can give you: Real-world experience On-campus college experience (dorm life!) Networking Finding mentors Meeting like-minded young entrepreneurs from around the country Expert guidance and …
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7 Tips to Manage Stress for Teens
For a lot of us, it feels like massive amounts of stress are simply a fact of life these days. If you’re feeling more stress, anxiety, and general overwhelmed-ness lately, you’re not alone: as of spring 2022, a majority of Americans feel completely stressed out. Why? Take your pick: World events The pandemic Money Cost …
The 6 Qualities That Make a Successful Young Entrepreneur
Every young entrepreneur is different, and every entrepreneurial journey is unique. You might invent a new product, provide a needed service, or build your small business doing something else entirely. Whatever it is you set your mind to do, we know you want to succeed. But no matter what your field of interest is, there …
Become A Better Young Entrepreneur Through Movement!
As a student, you probably already move around plenty during the day: changing classes, PE, maybe walking to and from school. Did you know that all that physical activity is not only good for your body but good for your brain, too? The well-studied benefits of physical activity on your mind include: Increased blood flow …
How Internships Help Young Entrepreneurs
The road to successful young entrepreneurship can take many forms: inventing something people want, filling a need, or helping other young entrepreneurs. And then there are internships. We know that readers of our blog are highly ambitious, bright, energized, and college-bound. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of reasons why you should consider an internship …
Find Your Target Audience in 4 Steps
Being a young entrepreneur means you have a product or service to sell. That product or service might be the best thing in the world, but if you’re not selling to your target audience you may be missing out on the success you deserve. What do we mean by “target audience?” Let’s use an example. …