Problem: Article: The first thing you need to do is figure out what your peers want to purchase. This can include a wide variety of things. In order to do this, spend some time observing what your friends and peers buy, what is popular, and what people want. Consider making a list of popular items. Clothes. Food. Games, toys, or collectables. Information like study guides. Services like tutoring or dog walking. Now that you've got an idea of what your peers would like to purchase, you need to figure out what they can and will buy from you. Needless to say, monetary constraints might be an issue. While some of your potential customers might have their own money saved up from allowances, odd jobs, or other sources many of them will probably be relying on money from their parents or financial aid if they're in college. Knowing the resources of your potential customers will help inform your choice of goods or services (and help set your prices). You should consider a number of things when you picking and pricing your goods and services: A low price means more potential customers. A larger customer base means higher profits at a lower margin. If you do pick a higher price point or more premium goods or services, make sure that the margin or markup is high enough to make it worth the fact that you'll be relying on a much smaller pool of potential customers. You've got an idea of what people want, you know what your peers can spend, now you just need to narrow down the list of what you could sell. When doing this, you need to consider a few factors: Going with a high volume, low margin product. This might include candy, food, or similar items. These are items that you won't make too much money on, but that people will buy repeatedly from you, possibly several times a week. Picking a low volume, high margin product. This could include tennis shoes, collectables, or clothes. These are items you'll only sell a few of, but you'll make decent money selling them. Selling a number of things that are "hot." There might be a new toy, game, or electronic that everyone wants for Christmas but is sold out in your area. If you have the ability and resources, you can travel to a neighboring city and purchase these products there. Then, at home, you can resell them to people at school. Offering a service, like tutoring or something similar, that will gain you reliable and repeat customers. Most people today know about the success story of Facebook. Facebook represents possibly the most successful business that was started at a school. Consider embracing this type of innovation in order to create a successful business. Don't limit yourself to just selling products out of your backpack. Consider selling information, like notes, test-tips, or similar services. Consider creating a webpage that offers a novel service if you're in a school that is large enough. Now that you've identified your market and you know what you want to sell, you need to make sure it's actually legal and permissible to do so before you do anything else. If you're offering a good or service on a college campus, you should contact the appropriate authority on campus to see if you can exchange goods or services on campus. Consider advertising at school, but exchanging money for goods or services elsewhere. This might enable you to get around any rules or regulations your college or school might have. Make sure you don't need a business license to operate. In many places, you can do a certain amount of business (under a certain dollar figure) without actually having to apply for a business license. However, if your business is successful and you want to expand, you might need to apply for a license.
Summary: Find out what your peers want. Know the resources of your potential customers. Think about pricing in relation to your potential customers. Narrow down the list of potential products or services. Think outside the box, and consider goods or services that are novel or unique. Determine if there any rules, laws, or ordinances that might restrict your business.

Problem: Article: If you haven't had many (or any) previous jobs, think about how your experiences (internships, leadership roles in college activities) can transfer to the position you'd like to have. For any college graduate, you should think about the kinds of soft skills at which you excel -- communication, both written and oral, leadership, organization, teamwork, etc. It will be important to highlight these on your resume. These are also skills that can help in getting a job. Check out some templates for specific suggestions on how to format your resume. Highlight the skills you have from volunteer opportunities, internships, and any part-time jobs you have had. Mention any specific field-related knowledge you have certificates, relevant computer programs, formats or styles of work, or languages. Ask former supervisors or employers for letters of recommendation they will be able to tell possible employers about your work ethic, teamwork, and interest in the field. After you've written it, ask someone at the career center to look it over for you. They will probably have good suggestions about how you can improve it. Keep in mind that it will get easier the more resumes you write -- it's a specific format that you just have to learn. It's good to start with a general letter that you can then change depending upon the position to which you're applying. Try looking at some templates to get an idea of the style and wording of typical letters. Your cover letter is a way for you to present yourself and your experiences in a different way than your resume -- don't just reiterate the information you have included on your resume. Explain why your studies have prepared you for the job in this particular field. Again, ask at the career center for help in formulating a good letter and feedback after you've written it. Work on explaining your lack of experience let employers know about the steps you've taken while still in school to get a feel for the field through volunteering or internships. Let potential employers know about relevant coursework you might have taken, from learning how to code to becoming certified in medical translation.
Summary: Create a resume. Get feedback on your resume. Write a cover letter.

Problem: Article: Air purifiers that are made with a HEPA filter can help eliminate the particles that create odors from tobacco. Purchase an air purifier online or at a department store. Look for purifiers that have the Clean Air Delivery Rate on the packaging because these purifiers are the best for eliminating bad smells. Place a slice of white bread in a bowl and pour enough white vinegar so that the bread is totally saturated. The wet bread will absorb some of the smoke smell. Once a day has passed, throw away the bread. Carbon can help absorb some of the unpleasant odors left by tobacco products. Leaving a piece of charcoal in a bowl in your house can help absorb the smell of cigarettes. This method may take up to a week to be effective. Scrub down your blinds and wash your curtains to remove the smoke smell from them. The heat from light bulbs can disperse the tobacco smell throughout your house, so replace them if they smell like tobacco.
Summary:
Purchase an air purifier. Pour white vinegar on a piece of bread in a bowl. Leave charcoal in a bowl. Replace your blinds, curtains, and light bulbs.