If you fancy yourself the next Mark Zuckerberg, these successful student entrepreneur steps might help get you on your way. The Westminster Bridge Student Accommodation and Urbanest Student Accommodation created the infographic 'How to Become a Student Entrepreneur,' which offers a snapshot of how to launch your own startup in six steps.
The chart on being a successful student entrepreneur suggests evaluating your business skills, knowledge and goals, finding the business idea that suits you best, researching your competitors, making a stellar business plan, seeking out a helpful mentor and registering your business. The infographic also notes 10% of university students already have a business, 17% want to start a business before graduating and 27% want to pursue their business as a career.
Student Startup Guides
This Infographic Explains How to Become a Successful Student Entrepreneur
Trend Themes
1. Student Entrepreneurship - Opportunity for universities to provide more resources and support for student entrepreneurs through mentorship programs and incubators.
2. Business Skills Education - Opportunity for educational institutions to offer specialized courses and workshops on entrepreneurship and business skills to prepare students for startup ventures.
3. Youth Business Startups - Opportunity for investors and accelerators to focus on funding and supporting youth-led startups, as a significant percentage of university students are interested in starting their own businesses.
Industry Implications
1. Higher Education - Disruptive innovation opportunity for universities to integrate entrepreneurship education into their curriculum and provide resources for student entrepreneurs.
2. Business Consulting - Disruptive innovation opportunity for consulting firms to create specialized services and programs targeting student entrepreneurs, helping them navigate the startup journey.
3. Venture Capital - Disruptive innovation opportunity for venture capital firms to shift focus towards investing in and supporting youth-led startups in various industries.