Not all businesses are run by big corporations. At Boone, some students run their own businesses.
Many students turn their hobbies into a small business to earn some more money while still in school. Balancing school and a personal business allows students to develop valuable life skills like time management, budgeting, and customer service.
Crochet by Avery Jones
Student entrepreneur junior Avery Jones, who runs her own crocheting business through Instagram and Facebook called @averyscozycuddles.
She explained that she loves crocheting and knitting and thought it would be a great way to start off a new business. Jones’ grandma was the one that supported her and pushed her to make a business.
“In all honesty I was just looking for a side job that brought in a little extra cash, “Jones said. “I also do giveaways, as well as set up at local craft shows.”
Being a student can be busy enough, adding your own business on top can add more challenges.
“The hardest part is the time management,” admits Jones. “I have a full-time job already, I am a full-time early college student as well as an athlete so it’s hard to make enough time to make orders into my schedule.”
Despite the challenges, Jones still finds joy throughout her work, “I love wrapping them up in fancy ribbon and carrier bags,” Jones explains about one of her homemade blankets. “Seeing people enjoy something I made is all worth it.”
Custom Nails by Savannah Whitehead
Another student that takes her passions to social media is junior Savannah Whitehead. She has started her own business for nails also through Instagram.
She hasn’t been working for very long, but Whitehead has had help from her friends Dani Wright and Karla Sanchez. Since they are always booked, she wanted to try to do them herself and ended up really enjoying it.
“The easiest part is actually doing the nails and the hardest part is making sure they are up to the clients standards,” Whitehead said.
Since she is still learning how to do nails, she doesn’t charge more than ten dollars, and will eventually charge based on the designs of the nails.
Photography by Haven Grabow
Creativity doesn’t stop there for senior Haven Grabow who runs her photography business through Instagram, @photography_havenn.
She started off taking pictures of sunsets and realized how much she loved doing photography, and now goes around at sporting events to take pictures of athletes.
“It isn’t as easy as people may think,” explains Grabow. “The hardest part is finding your clients and getting yourself out there.”
These student-run businesses prove that with creativity and commitment, it’s possible to turn passion into profit even while juggling school, sports, and jobs.
