Comments on: Teen Entrepreneurs

By: Jason

Jason — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 18:26:45 +0000

Hey guys, so I am starting up my own t-shirt line and have everything in place. I have a lot of designs ready for this but at the same time I was curious as to how I can find other artists. It’s always better to have a collaboration I feel of other creative minds so that way your stuff is always fresh and different. Any tips on how I can go about finding other artists that would be interested in t-shirt design?

By: kyle lehman

kyle lehman — Tue, 31 May 2011 20:14:32 +0000

I’m 16 and started a company called fly tees within the first week of making tees i sold over 800 from just facebook friends its really cool when i walk to the mall and see my tees being worn by kids my age I’m hoping to grow it bigger by starting a facebook group and a website if you guys have anything that could help me get out there please to tell me

By: Garrett

Garrett — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 19:47:51 +0000

Yeah, I am also 13 and going to start my t-shirt business.I found a heat press for about 150 on e-bay and have just about everything figured out. But If you have any tips I could sure use the help thanks.

By: Anthony

Anthony — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 04:11:21 +0000

Any insight on how to get things started with the official (taxes) part of it?

By: tshirtmagazine

tshirtmagazine — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:52:03 +0000

Hey William,
Great to see that you’re 13 and looking to start your own clothing line. I’m also a teen entrepreneur , so I like helping out other teens. To start off, make sure to read more about the ins and out of the t-shirt industry on sites like T-Shirt Magazine and How to Start a Clothing Company. Also, read some interviews on T-Mag to get more of an idea of what the industry is about and to get some inspiration. Then, make sure that you create a solid brand identity for your company; you might even have to revise some designs so that they fit in with your brand. Keep in mind that building a solid foundation is important.

Once you know what your brand is about, devise a simple plan for achieving the goals that you set. Remember to keep things simple, but still pay attention to detail. Also, make sure to be realistic about what you can do from where you’re currently at, but at the same time, dream big for the future. When you know what you plan on achieving and know how you’re gonna do it, then it’s time to start looking for good printing services for your t-shirts. Make sure to look around and talk to multiple printing companies about rates, before choosing one.

Those are just some tips on getting started; you also have to be prepared to run your business. It’s all about doing your “homework”, creating a plan, and then taking action. If you’re dedicated and motivated, you can do it!

By: william

william — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 02:46:30 +0000

hey guys how did you guys started it im 13 and i have a lot of design and i dont know were to start please help!!!

By: Double Dragon Studios

Double Dragon Studios — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 10:14:37 +0000

Nice insight Alex. I am almost 26 and things my life is very similar to what yours is. I don’t think age is really a factor in getting clients. I have never once been asked what my age is and when I hire someone I never ask them about their age.

Their portfolio and work ethic is what is important.