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Is it really worth starting a business in high school?

so I’ve been thinkin about starting a lil online shop for custom stickers & merch. but like, sometimes it just feels like way too much w/ school, sports, and tryna have a life lol. is it even worth the stress rn or should I just wait till college? would love to hear what u guys think or if anyone’s doing this and somehow not losing it!

Cómo construí un negocio vendiendo camisetas en la escuela (y tú también puedes)

¡Hola a todos! Quería compartir cómo empecé a diseñar y vender camisetas personalizadas en mi escuela. Al principio fue difícil porque no sabía cómo promocionarlas, pero con paciencia y ayuda de mis amigos, vendí más de 50 camisetas en tres meses. ¡Anímense a emprender!

Help with Exterior Cleaning

I made an exterior cleaning business, but I'm wondering if it's possible to help consult my customers. How do I do this?

Is spending money on paid ads worth it for teen businesses?

I’m thinking of using some allowance to run Facebook ads for my cupcake business. Has anyone tried this? Did you get good results or just waste your money? What’s the cheapest way to get new customers?

How do I find a trustworthy partner for my startup?

My best friend and I want to start a tutoring service, but I’m worried about how to split work, money, and what happens if we disagree. Has anyone partnered with friends before? How do you make it work and stay friends?

Has anyone tried growing their business using Instagram?

I started sharing my artwork on Instagram hoping to find customers but feel like nobody sees my posts. What tricks or tips do you use to get followers and turn them into actual buyers?

help

Hey everyone! 👋 I’m looking to expand my knowledge in business—specifically in areas like finance, marketing, management, or entrepreneurship. If you have any resources, courses, or personal insights that could help, I’d love to hear from you!

How do you juggle school and running a small business?

This school year has been hectic. Between homework, soccer practice, and my handmade jewelry business, I feel overwhelmed sometimes. How do you manage your time without getting too stressed or falling behind?

I'm having a hard time finding a cofounder for a new trading platform, how might I find a good one?

I had the bright idea the other day to create a trading platform (maybe online or something) using a middleman service to generate money. I have the business plan and everything--how can I find a competent cofounder to help me implement my ideas?

Help with fundraising

I want to start a business on Etsy selling handcrafted jewlery. How can I get the funds to buy some materials?

What legal stuff should I know before starting a business as a minor?

Hi friends! I want to start a small lawn care service this summer, but my parents keep asking about permits, licenses, and contracts. Do minors need special permission to run a business? Anyone had experience with this? Any tips would help!

Should I save profits or invest in my school business?

Hey everyone! I started selling custom phone cases at school last semester and finally made some profit. I’m stuck deciding if I should save the money for school stuff or buy more supplies and stock to grow faster. What do you all think? Would love your advice!