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Last week, we shared how our business began — simply by doing something we already loved: making greeting cards.
You may feel ready to start something too, but you’re wondering:
“I have no idea what to do!”
or
“I have too many ideas and can’t choose!”
or even
“I have one, but I’m not sure if it’s good enough.”
Wherever you are, the important thing is to start thinking actively about your ideas. That’s why we made a short guide to help, and we’re sharing it in today’s newsletter. By answering a few simple questions — whether you have no idea, many ideas, or one you want to test — you’ll get more clarity about what to do next.
This guide isn’t about planning everything out, it’s to help you start noticing what could become your first idea.
Before you dive in, remember this: everyone (yes, you too!) has something to bring to the world.
It could be something personal — a skill you’ve learned and can share, something you enjoy designing, creating, or building, or even a passion you already have, like music, dance, or sports, that you could share with others.
And you might ask, “But how do I make a business from skateboarding?”
Maybe you’d make short videos teaching tricks, write a newsletter about the best skate spots in your city, or design stickers or art for skateboards. When you love what you do, people feel it — and that’s what draws them in.
Remember the boy we talked about in our first newsletter, Caine Monroy? He built an entire cardboard arcade inside his dad’s garage just for fun — and soon people from all over came to play. What started as a small idea became something big, because he followed what he loved and kept going.
And what if you don’t have a passion yet? That’s totally fine.
Choose something you simply enjoy and know a little more about than most people — and start there.
Just remember to keep it simple.
👉 Download the guide: Find Your First Business Idea
And if you know someone who’s been dreaming of starting something too, share it with them — it might be exactly what they need to get started.
Here’s the link you can send them: https://newsletter.soliaventure.com/first-business-idea
Your answers help us shape future guides, workshops, and stories — thank you for sharing! (You can choose more than one!)
Imagine a (pre)teen getting ready to start and grow their first small business — whether that’s you or someone you know.
What do you think would be the hardest part of that journey — for the teen or for the parent helping along the way?
🤝 Before You Go
📅 Save the date!
We’ll be at the Outer Sunset Farmers Market on Saturday, October 26
You can find all the details on our Events page.
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Solène & Zélia, for SoliaVenture
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SoliaVenture is our creative adventure as young entrepreneurs, and we’re excited to share it with you! While we design and create the cards ourselves, we receive the support and supervision of our parents for managing the business operations as we continue learning and growing.