How to Start a Small Business as a Teenager with NO Money ~ tips, advice + ideas

How to start a small business as a teenager with NO money ~ tips, advice + ideas
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This is my guide + tips on how I started a successful small business as a teenager from home if you have no money! I started my online business at age 18 (last year) and now I’m sharing my best small biz ideas with you guys! I hope you can find this advice helpful! If you did, I have LOTS more small biz videos linked bellow if you want to watch my journey and mistakes I made :D
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I'm Hegla and as you can tell from my accent I'm from the UK. I'm 21 and I make videos of me learning to roller skate, skateboard (v v badly) and also videos about my small business :)
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As soon as I left school I started my own small business painting vinyls + screen printing @artbyhegla on Etsy . I sell handmade painted pieces on there :) www.etsy.com/uk/shop/ArtbyHegla Sometimes I'm shocked at how many people support it (If that's you, THANK YOU:))
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[@HollyRhian]

“i feel like I’m about 30 with how much this has aged me” 😭 Girl this had me crying 😂

[@krzysztofperkowskiMG]

I didn't catched that, but I'm crying now :D

[@miss.sweet_killer6733]

I am 13...

[@listerstevens30]

😭eish that got me too😂

[@user-simpli12fied]

I'm currently 15, turning 16 at the end of this year. Always wanted to start a business of my own. Now earned the hobby of crochet and I'm making the solid plan before starting smooth.

[@animallover747]

Good luck!!! I was thinking the same

[@user-simpli12fied]

@@animallover747 thank you! I hope you'll do great!

[@OliviaCrochets]

DUDE SAME. im 14 tho and during covid I learned how to crochet and I want to turn It into a small business soon.

[@animallover747]

@@user-simpli12fied you're welcome! Ty!!!

[@animallover747]

@@OliviaCrochets Yes!!! I did the same too!!! Just make sure you don't turn it into only money making and make sure you have fun with it and have time to do some crochet for yourself!

[@hamlucas2467]

I think I'm blessed because if not I wouldn't have met someone who is as spectacular as expert Mrs Lucy Mary Liam

[@peteraaron6714]

Wow I'm just shocked someone mentioned expert Mrs Lucy Mary Liam I thought I'm the only one trading with her

[@bensonarmstrong7287]

@@peteraaron6714 You don't need to be shocked I'm also a huge beneficiary of her trading, she has been handling my account for months now

[@isrealalter5313]

I remember starting this journey with half BTC but in 14 months I have made 17.8 BTC form days and swing trading with expert Mrs Lucy Mary Liam.

[@CelestineGatley]

Ever since I lost my job with the ministry I have been surviving through my investment with Mrs Lucy Mary Liam, I'm so glad I invested when I did

[@jordanmorris9663]

I met her in a conference in Washington DC and after her speech I was opportune to meet her and I started investing, I'm happy today because of expert Mrs Lucy Mary Liam

[@smolxartist5190]

Starting a business is fun. I get looked down on for having a business and being 14

[@pinkmelodies3515]

I'm alao fourteen

[@tasnimbegum4482]

You should be proud that you've fulfilled so much at such a young age x

[@shawngallagher680]

Where do you sell thing and how do you do things like that. I’m 14 and I really want a business.

[@samanthawilliamson3343]

im thirteen i want to do a dog walking business but im not home during the day

[@shawngallagher680]

@@tasnimbegum4482 ok but if I start a business like that don’t I need a business license.

[@Tara.kim.]

I'm just an 18-year-old teenager tryna help her father financially after seeing him struggling enough with money and frustrated I hope it goes well :)

[@youwouldntknow1272]

That’s incredibly sweet of you, good luck!!

[@neroesgerova]

Good luck. Do not give up. I belive you can. Believe in yourself too. ❤️👊

[@toxicnovas5684]

how can you be 18 and a teenager

[@Tara.kim.]

@@toxicnovas5684 well im technically a 17 but im going to turn 18 in august _ 2005

[@mixymoo]

@@toxicnovas5684teenager is 13-19

[@noradalessandro5160]

Right now I’m 12 years old and I’ve started selling crochet stuffed animals (mainly jellyfish) to people at my school, this video was super helpful to just get a start

[@fearug9848]

yo, did u progress?

[@noradalessandro5160]

Yeah made around $200 from jellyfish

[@noradalessandro5160]

And mushrooms and cows

[@harjeetsandhu8801]

Best of luck 👍👍

[@yarasalah1591]

Are you still selling at your school or did you move to a bigger platform if not maybe you can sell on Instagram and Facebook for your country/city or in a specific area only so the shipping won't be too expensive I'm 12 too and I hope to start a small business and I also like to crochet!!

[@TheMagicCrafter]

I am in no way a teenager, but I found this video very informative and inspiring. Thank you for sharing your wisdom! Wishing you many more years of success 🥳🎉

[@TOPH_BEIFONG_2]

Omg me neither

[@chloe.fairy.]

I’ve seen so many small businesses on tiktok, and I am 11, so I was like, “where do I start with all of the legal things?” This helped me so much! 😊😊😊

[@Tiffilife]

Omg... I’ve literally been trying to work out how to do the insta shop thing for a year now! Thankyou darlingggg

[@HeglaYoutube]

I feel you!! it took me so long to figure it out as well

[@itsharrybailey]

Your editing never disappoints

[@HeglaYoutube]

And neither do your comments bro don’t lie ;)

[@bucktopo9783]

damn, the editing and your personality is just awesome i think i just found my favorite youtuber :]

[@HeglaYoutube]

YOU ABSOLUTE LEGEND!!! I honestly can't believe that

[@bucktopo9783]

@@HeglaKZbin ...? me? a legend...??? but thanks a whole lot for the heart :]

[@choerryontopp]

I'm 13 and started my own business of handmade juwellery, i havent even bought my beads and stuff. I'm launching Jan 2022. Which is in one month, luckily my mom supports me and takes my business serious.

[@Z5Z5Z5]

Where are you selling

[@skiits_]

we need an update, how's it going?

[@choerryontopp]

@@skiits_ it’s going GOOD, already have had 7 orders

[@avahoward5440]

my mom is the same way!! moms are the best

[@choerryontopp]

@@avahoward5440 mothers are the best people to trust, they did make you and me and everyone. I really love her and her support. Thx:))

[@John-mq4cl]

Thank goodness you brought this up! Truly, investing has changed my perspective on how one can succeed in life; working multiple jobs isn't the optimal way to attain financial freedom and unfortunately, we discover this later in life. Currently earn as much as 10 grand weekly and this has improved my financial life. Great piece!😊😊

[@John-mq4cl]

I would recommend you get started with a professional broker that will guide you through the process and trade for you while you get the daily profit and rewards.

[@John-mq4cl]

Francesca Wilson Financial is my portfolio-coach, I found her on CNBC where she was interviewed, I looked up her name on the internet. Fortunately I came across her site and reached out to her, you can verify her yourself.

[@Jayden12934]

Thanks for this tip. Her website popped up on the first page immediately I searched her on google web, I read through her resume and it seems pretty tight. So, I dropped a message & hopefully she replies soon.

[@samalama8559]

your videos are so well edited and produced well done!!

[@MariJadeWrites]

Thank you for the tips, I am trying to build my business as well with making some coloring books, writing a fiction book and made some lined journals and guided journals :)

[@onlyapilgrim]

thats so cool!! is there a link to buy your stuff?

[@user-tw2nk9lj6r]

Question: How can you ship your products,and how can you receive your pay when you don't have a bank account?

[@MariJadeWrites]

@@user-tw2nk9lj6r I create my coloring books for Amazon, upload the digital files and rest easy, Amazon does all the shopping and printing of the books and handles all the customer service. ☺️I don't know about alternatives to a different way to get paid, i get paid straight into my bank account.

[@user-tw2nk9lj6r]

@@MariJadeWrites Thank you for your quick and helpful answer, have a nice day!😎👍

[@MariJadeWrites]

@@user-tw2nk9lj6r sure my pleasure, good luck 😊

[@kit5524]

Hi! Thank you so much for this video! I’m starting my small business and it is very discouraging when people don’t immediately show interest. This video helped convince me to keep going!

[@mikarenner5155]

This is actually so helpful what the heck and the fact that your so funny and relatable. Honestly thank you so much for this, it’s so helpful ❤😁

[@DaveTalksBusiness]

So proud of you! This is really motivating.

[@fahirafazeel1332]

hi there really loved the video. About to start my own store and i was confused on where to start . But this really gave me a great insight. Thankyou so much. Keep up the good work.

[@vivilips5241]

Thank yooouuuuu, this video was reeeaally helpful and easily explained! 😍

[@GG-xz7nv]

👏So wise beyond your years!✨Love it!🙌 Great quality advice.

[@SnehaSrikanth]

your editing gives me serotonin, I also need to do some catch up of your videos too so I’m excited to have a good day haha (really helpful advice by the way!)

[@HeglaYoutube]

Aww always love seeing your comments pop up :)

[@HeglaYoutube]

I started a new biz !!! If you guys want more small business tips you can watch it here : kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKjXeHmDdtmZZ7M

[@MSM.2597]

Question! Should i just change my personal IG account (just over 1k followers) into the art business account? Or just authentically from the beginning ?

[@user-tw2nk9lj6r]

Question: How can you ship your products, and how can you receive your pay when you don't have a bank account?

[@jinginger948]

Thank you so much for the video! I want to start a business but don't know where to start, this help me a lot

[@mabutajossin388]

I got here heard her accent and I love it. I'm terrible at drawing and painting and yet I still watched the video till the end.

[@gabriellacandida2192]

Your video looks soooo professional. It's so fun to watch! Also, the tips are amazing. Thank you! ❤️

[@emmamiller620]

Thank you so much for this video!!!!! I'm trying to start up a Jewelry business and have hit quite a few road blocks. this video and the advice and info in it will help me immensely!!!! thank you so much!!!

[@user-tw2nk9lj6r]

Question: How can you ship your products,and how can you receive your pay when you don't have a bank account?

[@Anilynn-tl1tu]

Thank you so much!!!!! This video was so very helpful. I am a teen looking to start an online business and you helped me a lot!!!

[@mia_bennett]

ive been wanting to start a business for so long, it is really fun. I am 11 and have started an Etsy shop to sell my stuff. I am really thankful to my family and friends, who have supported me with whatever i want to do :)

[@Vent_acc24]

Good luck!!! What is your handle? I want to check it out!!!

[@StarjeIly.]

How do u get the money from the things u sell?

[@mia_bennett]

@@StarjeIly. i have an etsy store and the money goes to my account :)

[@mia_bennett]

@@Vent_acc24 my shop is called MuluHandmadeCo :)

[@izzy_saysoof3136]

hi, question here. how do you ship the stuff to people, say in different states or something like that

[@yousraamer5862]

You’re so kind. Thank you for sharing your experience ♥️

[@kareemaengineer]

hello,i am web developer if you want website for your business at your budget ,i can help you

[@growing.flowers]

yay thank u so direct and helpful, your art is pretty ❤️

[@Upidly]

First time seeing one of your videos and was not disappointed!

[@beabristow2939]

i'm starting a crochet business this year so i'm really grateful for this information :)

[@Aethelhadas]

Omg I’m also thinking of doing crochets

[@KeithPixels]

Loved your set up.. Greens!

[@mkaa24]

This video was greatly informative and motivational! Hopefully in a few years time, I'll be able to have my own art business! 🎨

[@foofoocakes3538]

Thank you for inspiring me! I love your videos!

[@HeglaYoutube]

That means the world that I could help out a bit :))

[@kareemaengineer]

hello,i am web developer if you want website for your business at your budget ,i can help you

[@unknown-bb6nn]

i started a small business at 11 and im 14 atm and its going better then ever, it was one of the best decisions of my life

[@yarasalah1591]

How did you start and which platform do u sell on

[@natbug1865]

What do you sell?

[@Raadhe_Raadhey]

Hey can you help me i have question... Where to sell? I'm also young u know but I have some plans so I I have to work on it from now on...

[@thewitchstarot6975]

where are you selling? I would love to check it out :>

[@user-ep4kc1nq6c]

Thank you for making such helpful videos!

[@kcnkck]

Thank you SO much. I’m 14 years old and I’m starting my own jewellery business. Needed these tips!

[@useri201i4p2]

Goodluck!

[@BlakesHustle]

Wow!! 💯🔥

[@mawjabohjool2697]

That is so beneficial 💖 thank u Keep going girll

[@HeglaYoutube]

AAWWW!! So so kind thank you!! and you too

[@kdreamzherself]

i love the setup really brought me in

[@changingmyself1172]

man your vibes are awesome

[@tana22988]

I am fixing to turn 21 and I have always wanted to start a business making crafts and selling them so i have been researching so much to start mine and i hope to launch at the end of the year :)

[@atlaspagura8838]

This was so helpful, thank you!

[@kareemaengineer]

hello,i am web developer if you want website for your business at your budget ,i can help you

[@tavogamer_5552]

Thank you for your help!!! Now I can beginig with my Entreprenourship !!! THANK YOU!!!

[@aishna7457]

Thank you , thank you , thank you so much for this video ❤️🙂💕🧡

[@mompreneurlife]

❤you are so right that social media has changed the game. i'd like to think for the bettere.❤

[@TriniRoyQuiReyes]

You are spot on little sister here for you ,👍 for the good times and experience, tips and to be with you as you journey in this beautiful life that you are living And sharing. I LOVE you lots this video is full of meat . And I appreciate It a lot so You earned a new friend for always. Adiós. Aww I am extra Happy when you Said Adiós 👍

[@becomingshejolandimuller]

Thank youuuu, your advice so helpful! Ps. Love your videos 💕

[@kareemaengineer]

hello,i am web developer if you want website for your business at your budget ,i can help you

[@MSM.2597]

You’re so endearing mannn! *subscribed*

[@Definitely_Not_Madds]

I love you and i hope u will get the best business and i have a little question is there any shifting updates? Love you so much keep going ❤️

[@dripsterd9483]

this was so so helpful thank you helga

[@miadoesmanythings]

I’m a minor and I’m that person who likes to plan EVERYTHING. So I’m here so when I graduate college, I’ll be able to do this properly. I’ll probably have a day job and then work on my passion in some of my free time.

[@BlakesHustle]

Rooting for you 🎉🙌

[@miadoesmanythings]

@@BlakesHustle Thank you!!!!!

[@lindatoews5265]

This was terrific, thank you so much !

[@kareemaengineer]

hello,i am web developer if you want website for your business at your budget ,i can help you

[@juliestherbekoe5927]

Your voice is gorgeous, thanks for this piece.

[@gc8781]

I'm 15 years old and I kinda know how to fix phones but I really know how to fix android ones Apple ones might be kinda hard but I still give it a try Since most stores in my town don't know how to fix phones by the age of 18 I thinking of starting my own phone repair store

[@arlynraymundo452]

thank you very much for sharing your ideas and tips.useful👍👍👍

[@Victoria_idcl]

I am not a teenager but don't acuss me I'm 10 but when I'm 14 I am going to start a business wish me any luck who ever is reading this.

[@realshyboy]

Best wishes

[@anime_kid2887]

I’m 10 too Good luck 🤞

[@claudiakarall5554]

Good luck

[@audreycarter6828]

Your business videos are my favorite

[@HeglaYoutube]

aww thats such a great surprise because I wasn't sure if anyone liked them hahaha :D thank youuu!

[@gachabear8443]

i really want to start a business and my mom agreed and i’m twelve i hope i succeed and thank you so much!

[@kareemaengineer]

hello,i am web developer if you want website for your business at your budget ,i can help you

[@sallywhite1012]

Great video. Thanks for sharing

[@raygenkandler9153]

I love your KZbin channel and your my favorite KZbinr 😁

[@HeglaYoutube]

Stop that’s too much credit ur giving me

[@raygenkandler9153]

😁

[@gracesvibexo-quit]

Tysm!! This has helped me ssm!!

[@Angelenees]

thankyou!!!! I'm gonna start a business this year!

[@kareemaengineer]

hello,i am web developer if you want website for your business at your budget ,i can help you

[@Melanie.5]

Tysm! This will help my business grow

[@kareemaengineer]

hello,i am web developer if you want website for your business at your budget ,i can help you

[@madxdoggaming3741]

A few months back I started my own company that's a mixture of a street wear and a skateboard brand. My next run of merchandise for it is almost finished printing and will hopefully be out by the end of the month. I am currently operating without a website but am using Instagram to my full advantage. I will have a website made around the time my next run is out.

[@wangari0.052]

I'm so proud of you🤭🤭

[@wangari0.052]

Keep at it

[@madxdoggaming3741]

@@wangari0.052 Thank you!

[@karanmavi4793]

How much did you make and how much did you invest?

[@user-tw2nk9lj6r]

Question: How can you ship your products,and how can you receive your pay when you don't have a bank account?

[@marzaan5935]

Thanks for the advice

[@iviwetintsila3525]

I'm currently 15, turning 16 on September and it seems kind of fun to start your own business,I will try it and see what happens.

[@Tikvahhh]

A very brief video thank you 😅❤❤

[@Z5Z5Z5]

I'm 20. I have zero Idea how to make a business because I'm terrified of getting into legal trouble because I have no idea what's happening

[@wangari0.052]

I'm 22 and I literally have the same fears

[@starplayzreadbio373]

I mean I am under 15 but I FINALLY DECIDED MY FUTURE JOB But even idk like how do people ship these and how they make so many or HOW DO THEY EVEN MAKE IT

[@magnussundman4497]

Im only 11 and waching videos on my dads ipad as I am rn and i wanna start a small business so this is vary helpfull

[@_alyssa_valle_]

I LOVE this video this gets me a bit more confident that i could start my own small business, i was really stressing about it and having no money. I've been stressing about how to find a manufacturer to make my product designs i come up with (obviously i dont know how to make them, but my creative mindest skills can turn it into a prduct) so if anyone knows please tell me! I have a lot of list of things I want to make product out of and to sell, and was thinking to start off simple like a hair claw clip for example and then i can make more different products

[@khushiparmar3006]

Your really inspiring ❤❤

[@HeglaYoutube]

made my day 😁

[@sofi-zy5fz]

This video was very helpful :)

[@HeglaYoutube]

Dude I’m very glad :) thanks for everytthing

[@marthaokhumode-pp9fl]

Thanks fro your advice really helpful .

[@chillwithCourt]

Literally inspiring me every week hegs!

[@HeglaYoutube]

NO THATS YOU COURT!!! You're one of the reasons I get inspired to stay organised :D

[@chillwithCourt]

@@HeglaKZbin 🥺🥺🥺 awwwwwwwww hegssss ya making me blush

[@alexghous]

"stick along" - keep pace, stay with the person leading

[@alexghous]

what can I sell to you?

[@alexghous]

I weren't heckling.

[@fnops6429]

Smart choices!

[@Zachx2499]

Heyyy thanks for the help!!! I'll try it.. I'm from Argentina, saludos!!!

[@tristantheoofer2]

im 15 rn and decided to start a little computer repair business because i have nothing to do over the summer anyway and im actually decently good at repairing computers. so i started by making a facebook post and then having my mom (who owns her own business) share it lol. somehow it worked and ive made like 60 bucks from it so far so i think its going well because its been literally 4 days since i started. even better is that i already have screwdrivers and stuff. the only small problem i have is that i need to get stock for stuff, but ive decided that for now if i need to replace something im just gonna get it when i need it. and whats good about this is that there will ALWAYS be a market for it, and people who find my facebook page can follow it and if their computer breaks somehow, they can just come to me lol

[@nickiedwards73]

this helps so much

[@brittxnyakawaii12]

Love this 💕

[@YasinNabi]

Just amazing HEGLA you explained well

[@user-kn3lv5xu7r]

SO HELPFUL

[@noorella191]

I luv this AMAZINGHHHHH U DA BOMB HEHEHE

[@Lia12376]

im 9 almost turning 10,and i have a business its going super well!

[@ezra_and_ellie-4lifers]

Im 12 years old and ive started to make my own stickers, and art pieces. I'm going to keep creating my stickers and then sell them soon next week!!

[@curlieslbbs3874]

Yes please another one like this 👌🏼✌️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿x

[@divyapatil7168]

❤️❤️ love you channel

[@HeglaYoutube]

AWW thats so kind thank you!! and the premier hasn't even started ahah

[@samrobynking4720]

Wow!! Thank you so much, this helped me so much, and I'm starting my own mini slime business, it's name floof slimes

[@kareemaengineer]

hello,i am web developer if you want website for your business at your budget ,i can help you

[@likhita6261]

thanks

[@wafflestraw8631]

what’s your business? i am tempted to support you!! i will if i can :DD

[@tayyibmahmood5863]

12!! I was thinking I was young thinking to start a small business as a 14 year old teenager

[@likhita6261]

@@tayyibmahmood5863 thats still pretty good!!

[@ayla3770]

I am 12 too!First I started making handmade earings but idk where to sell them tho!

[@Kate_u1234]

@@ayla3770 I am 14 and I Sell my jewellery on Etsy

[@vasanthakumar.r8949]

" Stick along "in this one too?!😂😂

[@HeglaYoutube]

We’re sticking to everything

[@quazarwillartplanet7194]

This is really great timing because I was stack

[@pabashanimelanika3240]

You are amazing ✨️

[@honeybella1929]

Thank you so much!

[@ShoppingwithRina]

Ur very inspiring keep it up

[@fathimazainab5977]

It's game changing video😍

[@shasha6563]

I hope my bussiness also get a well welcome in market❤

[@Alex-wq6rh]

Hey, thanks for all the advice, finding your Etsy Vids so helpful. Just wondering how long you were selling before registered as self employed? 😊

[@julianapiay3060]

Sooo 1. Make a strategy 2. Product & audience research 3. labeling & product detail 4. Build connection and wider platform (develop it) 5. Use free alternatives (be creative. Really.)

[@julianapiay3060]

All needs Great commitment, effort and process.

[@julianapiay3060]

All needs Great commitment, effort and process.