Teen entrepreneurs always start out with a big idea, maybe even a dream. Whether they started with an idea for a computer game, a website, a carwash or a snack bar there is one thing that every successful teen entrepreneur had – a plan!
What’s so special about planning anyway? When you’re dreaming of your own successful business and the awesome lifestyle it could bring you, it can sometimes be hard to focus on some boring old plan! Thing is though, if you don’t have a plan that dream will probably be just a dream forever. Planning is far from boring when you’re planning your own business and besides, it will give you the chance to get your idea working for you – the first step to becoming an entrepreneur.
How to get that plan together: first of all write your ideas down, type them up or record them. Whatever you choose to do, you’ll see how good they look once they are out of your head and in front of you!
Start thinking about your business idea, and decide what kind of business you have in mind. Are you going to create a website, produce your own music, or start a babysitting service in your neighbourhood?
Once you know for sure, start to think about what you’ll need to start your business and write it all down. Remember, the more equipment you need the more cash you’ll need before you can start!
If you’re not exactly sure how to do your planning, you don’t need to freak out. Most entrepreneurs learn these skills as they go along, and if you attend our winter training sessions we’ll give you all the tools you need to plan and start your own business like a pro! For now, just get your ideas written down and start thinking smart and dreaming big.
Once you have a simple plan, you’ll be one step closer to living your dream! It won’t take long and it will help you turn those big ideas into big cash!
