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Would I look bad if I start a business without having a degree in college?

Hi, I'm a junior in high school and I was wondering if not having any degree for college/high school effect the chances of hiring people that do have degrees/have the experience, as I want to go straight into business as soon as I finish high school. Wonderings I had were would I be looked downed upon if I didn't have a degree and hiring people older than me with the best experience.

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M’s Answer

Hi Benjamin! I do not believe a college degree is needed to be successful. People who do not seek a degree are starting a lot of enterprises these days. Creating a professional business procedures though are critical to establishing your credibility as a business owner. I would recommend learning how to create this professional environment and to do your on research how to build a strong sustainable business online.
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Kathy’s Answer

Not at all! Plenty of businesses these days are started by people who choose not to pursue education. What's important to building your credibility as a business owner is to carry out professional business practices. Learn how to conduct yourself professionally, and more importantly, since you're not going to college you have to seek out online how to grow and maintain a successful business.
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Madisyn’s Answer

Hi Benjamin,

Many people without college degrees start and run successful businesses. While the skills you learn in college can assist with opening a business, it is a not requirement to attend. With the digital world today, there are so many resources at your fingertips to help you start this business without ever stepping foot on a college campus. Additionally, you can always hire someone who does have college experience to help you where you need it.
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Jovana’s Answer

Hi Benjamin! You don't need a university degree to start your own business or to be successful. Be sure that you are going to continue with University just in case you really want to do that (do not do that because of the wrong expectations of our environment). Be curious, be passionate about the thing that you want to do, and of course be persistent!
A degree doesn't mean that you will be successful or get more possibilities, so just try to research and learn as much as you could about the specific business that you want to start. And of course, sometimes it just needs to start!
Good luck!
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Nathan’s Answer

I don't think that you will be looked down on for that! I personally don't think it matters at all. Plenty of people have started multi-billion dollar companies and didn't go to college, for example, Bill Gates and Steve Jobs. If you wanted more knowledge and a deeper insight into how to build and maintain a business then I would look into college. I say go chase your dreams and don't worry about what other people think.
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Juli’s Answer

My son started his business during high school. He kept with it but also went to work at a couple places to learn more so that he could apply that knowledge to his own business. He stepped away from that job and moved forward with his own, Once he was ready, (about 4 years) he actually purchased one of the businesses he worked for. He now has been at this for about 6 years. He has commented that he is now ready to take a few business classes that he feels he needs to keep growing his business. Good Luck!
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Rachel’s Answer

I absolutely do not think you need to have a college degree in order to start a business. However, I do believe that it may come in handy in the future, if you decide that running a business was not a good decision for you. Plain and simple - a degree gives you options, as you never know what the future may hold for you (for example - the economic state during/after a pandemic).
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Kasia’s Answer

Hi Benjamin! Thank you for your question. I do not think that a college degree is needed to be successful. I have hired myself many of people without any degree and they are performing very well. It's good to have an equivalent job experience to pick up some know-how as you go :) Therefore I would recommend some internships or any other form of business activity to get some real-life experience & exposure.

Hope that helps & good luck!
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