{"id":3258,"date":"2018-05-17T11:26:21","date_gmt":"2018-05-17T18:26:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/futuresharks.com\/?p=3258"},"modified":"2020-11-03T10:07:47","modified_gmt":"2020-11-03T18:07:47","slug":"5-ways-to-be-entrepreneurial-while-youre-still-in-college","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/futuresharks.com\/5-ways-to-be-entrepreneurial-while-youre-still-in-college\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Ways To Be Entrepreneurial While You\u2019re Still In College"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You only need to turn on your computer to find a list of successful entrepreneurs that were still in college when they began their businesses. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.townandcountrymag.com\/society\/money-and-power\/a9918523\/mark-zuckerberg-harvard\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Mark Zuckerberg<\/a> and Michael Dell blazed the way for college students around the world. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While no one is discounting the value of a college education, it is a proven fact that you can get a big headstart on your career by beginning early.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How do you begin?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We will give you some tips on how to get started on your entrepreneurship. However, the very nature of entrepreneurship dictates that you find ways that are unique to your ideas. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-3261\" src=\"https:\/\/futuresharks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/training-3207841_1920-1024x675.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"675\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/futuresharks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/training-3207841_1920-1024x675.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/futuresharks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/training-3207841_1920-768x506.jpg 768w, https:\/\/futuresharks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/training-3207841_1920-770x507.jpg 770w, https:\/\/futuresharks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/training-3207841_1920.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Photo credit\/site <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use the resources provided by the college or university<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being in college allows you to connect with people from all walks of life. If you enroll in clubs and activities that expose you to the right people, you will get a big headstart with your business.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use the schools business center, office equipment, and sources. It will cost much less than trying to produce flyers, business cards, and other paper products on your own.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take the right classes<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will have classes that you need to complete to get a degree in your chosen field. But, also take classes that help you learn what people want and how to provide it to them. Learn how to market your skills. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will be putting in long hours. Do not overlook online courses to give you the knowledge you need. <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Put yourself out there<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you are in college, you are your brand. You have to be seen in order to prove your commercial value. Apply for an internship. Volunteer for programs that help you connect with your future clients. Be sure to get documentation that shows the experience you have gained in the field. <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn how to be effective<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Look into programs like <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">phyzzle.com<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and discover how to organize, focus, and be effective with your time. The college must remain your top priority. To succeed you will have to hone your skills as a student. This frees you to be a great businessperson. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn when to say no. Sometimes you have to make decisions regarding how to spend your time. At this phase in your life, time is a great commodity. You cannot afford to waste it.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get creative with funding<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Utilize the college finance office, scholarship programs, and grants. Set up a Crowdfunding account. Talk to your friends and get the word out that you are looking for help. There is money out there that you can get if you try. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bonus Tips<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The teachers, instructors, and counselors at the college are there to help you. Seek out a mentor. Explain what you are trying to do and let them guide you. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let your <a href=\"https:\/\/futuresharks.com\/ralph-layco\/\">friends<\/a> help you. If you have friends who are studying computer programing, web design, see if you can barter your services for theirs. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conclusion<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a unique time in your life. To succeed, you will have to be fully dedicated to your business and fully dedicated to your education. While this is not an easy task, it is possible. So, go for it and live your dreams.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You only need to turn on your computer to find a list of successful entrepreneurs that were still in college when they began their businesses. People like Mark Zuckerberg and Michael Dell blazed the way for college students around the world. 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