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began a bowtie business using Shopify
at age 12. Alina Morse started a healthy
candy
brand
with
guidance
from
YouTube, eventually making it to Shark
Tank. In Pakistan, many teens use
Instagram to sell art, clothing, and
baked goods, often designed with
Canva and promoted through social
media.
Teen Success Stories
Teenagers worldwide are showing that
business success has no age limit.
Mikaila Ulmer from the U.S. launched a
lemonade company at just 11. Now, her
brand is sold in major retail stores. In
Pakistan,
Haroon
Yasin
co-founded
Taleemabad, an award-winning EdTech
startup providing mobile learning to
underserved
schools.
In
cities
like
Lahore, school students are also starting
small
businesses,
selling
thrifted
clothes, handmade jewelry, digital art,
and
food.
They
use
Instagram,
WhatsApp, and YouTube to expand
their reach. These stories illustrate how
creativity and digital tools can turn
simple
ideas
into
real,
impactful
ventures.
Challenges
Faced
by
Teen
Entrepreneurs
Teen
entrepreneurship
has
its
challenges. A common issue is lack of
funding since most teens don’t have
capital or access to investors. Many also
encounter
limited
parental
support,
especially when business is seen as a
distraction from school. In addition,
teens under 18 cannot legally register
businesses or open bank accounts in
their own name, making independent
operations tough. Balancing schoolwork
and running a business can be
exhausting. Society often dismisses
young entrepreneurs, viewing their work
as merely a hobby. Despite these
obstacles,
many
teens
persevere—
starting small, learning from setbacks,
and
growing
step
by
step.
Their
determination helps them gain real-
world experience early on
How Schools Can Support the Next
Generation
Schools are vital in encouraging youth
entrepreneurship.
They
can
assist
students by creating startup clubs or
mini business incubators where teens
can brainstorm, collaborate, and test
real-world
ideas.
Hosting
pitch
competitions
and
business
plan
contests helps build public speaking,
teamwork, and critical thinking skills.
Schools should also allow student-run
stalls during school events, providing
hands-on
selling
experience.
Most
importantly, schools should introduce
personal finance, digital marketing, and
entrepreneurship in the curriculum to
prepare
students
for
life
beyond
textbooks. Some schools, like Aitchison,
have taken positive steps through
societies
like
ACES,
promoting
leadership and business awareness.
With the right support, schools can help
students turn ideas into impact.
Conclusion
Teenagers today are not just preparing
for the future; they are already shaping
it. From handmade crafts to digital
startups, they are creating businesses
that matter. With passion, internet
access, and the right tools, they show
that success doesn’t have to wait. What
they need is guidance, not restrictions.
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