7 Start-up Ideas for college students that you can start in 2021

7 Start-up Ideas for college students that one can start in 2021

Rutuja Shingare

Hey, stuck in lockdown? Looking up for some innovative start-up ideas which you can start? Then this article is going to be a piece of cake for you!

Probably, you would have looked after a variety of business ideas. Usually, People have a lot of innovative ideas. But due to lack of financial and other resources they may feel demotivated to step in this business world. 

So, if you want to create a different, more unique type of business and worried about the resource availability and ran out of business ideas, do not get despair.

Here are some top trending, unique, cost effective and innovative business start-up ideas which you can start in this lockdown and get yourself tagged as a young entrepreneur!

Let’s begin!

Here is the list of 7 innovative start-up ideas for 2021. Have a look, who knows, one of them might suit your needs and just be perfect one for you!

1) Writing Services:

Difficulty level: Low to moderate

Being a student, you might be having a good command over language and have basic knowledge about grammar and punctuation. Then you can use these skills to earn money! Yes, you can start your own blog. Being a college student, you might be having enough time to write a blog. Today bloggers are earning a pretty well income by just investing a little amount. It’s an easy breezy process.

If you are not sure of starting your own blog. Then you can work for a website which is constantly in need of ‘content’. You can work for them as a copywriter or Freelance writer, etc. This will help you get an experience and enough confidence to start your own blog.

2) Reselling:

Difficulty level: Low to Moderate

From books to collectibles, the opportunity to become a reseller is endless. Basically, a reseller is a business owner who buys a particular product from a manufacturer, wholesaler, vendor at a lower cost and “resells” that product at a higher cost, either online or through traditional offline direct channels. The resell business model is limitless and has a wide scope. There are businesses have reselling as their main source of income. Some of them choose to supplement their revenue streams with these resale goods. You can either be a channel partner of manufacturer or you can act as an affiliate. A good income can be generated through reselling business. As you start to research on reselling business opportunities and ideas, try to formulize your ambition with your business plan. It will help you build clear goals and a overview of how you are going to achieve those goals. During this lockdown, you can start your online business instead of traditional one, which probably requires a low Investment.

3) Online tutoring:

Difficulty level: Low to Moderate

Being a student, you are learning various subjects. There might be any one subject you naturally excel at! Why not use your knowledge by tutoring on a subject you have already mastered to make some money! During this lockdown, Online tutoring turns out to be one of the lucrative business ideas for students and that is equally satisfying as you already  have a great knowledge of your subject. It is a great way to support your family earning while sitting at home. As there are very less overheads, all you have is profit with yourself. Tutoring allows you to set your own goals, schedules and rates. So, you can earn a decent income with it. 

4) Web design and development:

Difficulty level: Moderate

For some businesses, it is a crucial task to retain their online presence for their survival. Due to technological advancements and current pandemic situation, Businesses have to maintain their existence on online social media platforms and through apps as well. It is necessary to reach their potential customers. Most of the companies do not have much resources and time to develop their website and be updated there. Hence, as a student, starting as a web designer and developer is a great business idea with minimal investment. You can either start as a freelance web designer by creating various logo designs for doing complete website revamps. Try to seek advice from your professors, experts and friends to improve your work quality. Advertise your work by communicating with them so that you get exposed to a large community.

5) Jewellery maker:

Difficulty level: Low to Moderate

Hey creative! if you are looking up for a business where you can apply your creative and artistic skills, then this business idea is for you. You don’t need to have huge investments or to be a certified jeweller to start this business. All you need is your creativity. Start your business with  new and trendy styles , created using simple materials instead of metals like gold and silver. If you have a good online knowledge, try to promote your business through websites and apps. Or can start selling on various e commerce platforms. Not only jewellery, but you can make various creative arts like diyas, necklace, showpieces, etc.

6) Animation and Video creation:

Difficulty level: Low to Moderate

Are you interested in making animated videos or images? Through platforms like YouTube and social media websites it has become easy to begin your video and image creation journey. It is one of the most popular and profitable business ideas for students. You can select a particular niche and upload videos on it.  Due to digitalization and constant technology advancements, the video creators are in huge demand. Many businesses require a conspicuous video to promote their products, attract customers and to get a competitive edge over the business rivalries.  So, you can provide services to such businesses and earn a better income. 

7) Event promoters:

Difficulty level: moderate to high

Are you an active participant in your group and hits almost all social events at college? If yes, why not use your skills as an event promoter and earn money on it. Many business and casual events require professional experts for managing their events whether it’s big or small. The need has grown exponentially. Now a days most of the events are held online. So, it has brought a great opportunity for you to work from home. Event promoter is a sensible business idea for college students that can be started with moderate investment. Success is guaranteed in this enterprise if you have good negotiating skills, good command over language, better communication skills, right contacts and impressive marketing techniques.

Being a college student, you can implement any of these business ideas that suits you the best. Though sometimes the results may take time but be motivated. Be persistent and devoted towards the efforts you put and undeniably success is yours. It’s not only for college students, if your age is more, it’s absolutely fine. There is no age limit to start your entrepreneurial journey. Today there are numerous platforms where you can showcase your skills and talent. Never hesitate, just move on with your dreams. This lockdown is one of the greatest time you can start with!

ALL THE BEST!