As a student, you already solve problems every day: how to manage your time, how to work with classmates, how to improve your grades. These are all chances to practise entrepreneurial thinking.
1. 🧠 Rethink the problem
Sometimes, the way we define a problem limits our ability to solve it. Instead of saying “I can’t sell my product,” ask “Why aren’t people interested?” or “What could make this more exciting?”
💡 Example: A student tried selling bookmarks but no one bought them. After asking classmates, she realised they wanted something more personal. She added custom names — and her sales tripled.
🎯 Tip: Ask “What else could this be?” or “What would someone else do?” These questions open new doors.
2. 🎨 Use your imagination
Creative solutions often come from unexpected places. Don’t be afraid to mix ideas, try something silly, or borrow inspiration from nature, games, or stories.
💡 Mini-story: A boy wanted to raise money for a school trip. Instead of selling snacks like everyone else, he created a “joke jar” — people paid £1 to hear a joke. It was fun, different, and surprisingly successful.
3. 🛠 Experiment and adapt
Not every idea works the first time. That’s okay. Entrepreneurs test, learn, and improve. Treat each attempt as a step forward.
🎯 Challenge: Choose a small problem — like organising your desk or helping a friend study — and try three different solutions. Which one works best? Why?
4. 🤝 Collaborate and ask for feedback
Two minds are better than one. Share your ideas with friends, teachers, or family. Ask, “What do you think?” or “Would you use this?”
💡 Real example: A group of students wanted to reduce plastic use at school. They asked classmates what they’d actually use — and created reusable sticker-decorated bottles. The project became a school-wide initiative.
