Business Club in School

[ducbao1711]

Hello everyone,

I'm thinking about starting a business club in my school.
I think that we gonna have short term business projects that is related to different aspect of a business like marketing, selling, team work, management ...
Does anyone do something like this when they are in school?
Or do you have any ideas about what we should do?

Thank you!

[KyleXY]

Most schools have an entrepreneurship club these days. Double check to make sure your school doesn't already have one. You need to have a minimum number of people and school approval with one faculty member minimum that approves it (at least that was how they did it at my last school).

[ucavik]

Well warren buffet started pretty young,he bought his first share when he was 11 years old and now he regrets the fact that he started too late.

[KyleXY]

Well warren buffet started pretty young,he bought his first share when he was 11 years old and now he regrets the fact that he started too late.

Are you retarded?! Your answer has nothing to do with the original question in any way.

[Anthony Tori]

Try getting the group involved with small businesses in the area. Offer free services for the experience. It's a great learning experience and an awesome way to network.

[david.delaney]

I'm not sure if you have heard of this club but it's called DECA. Its a great program for high school students. I know many people who were in it and won great scholarships from it!

David

[JKansas]

i assume you mean High school or middle school and not a college. There are several clubs for college. For high school I have seen several starting. If you do persue it consider getting a local university (if available) involved. We did some work with high schools e-clubs and finance clubs for some of my classes. I think it's a great idea.

[rogercbryan]

Hello everyone,

I'm thinking about starting a business club in my school.
I think that we gonna have short term business projects that is related to different aspect of a business like marketing, selling, team work, management ...
Does anyone do something like this when they are in school?
Or do you have any ideas about what we should do?

Thank you!

I think this is great idea no matter what level of education you are at. I belonged to a club like this when I was an undergrad. It was very informal as the school did not help organize it. It was mostly comprised of people from student government and the honors society. You'll fine that these people are typically more dedicated to projects like this then those who do not belong to organized programs.

If you are going to do it here are a few pieces of advice
1- Create your bylaws now
- Who can join
- What you are trying to do
2- Write your mission statement
3- Create a logo
4- Create an application process that shows exclusivity to an extent

Once you've done these things you are ready to solicit for membership. People are more likely to join if you look organized.

Best of luck!

[ducbao1711]

Thank you so much for all your suggestions.
I forgot to mention that I'm currently in a community college and we do not have a business club yet.

[JKansas]

Your biggest problem faced at a community college (and full university) is going to be apathy. I've been there... I was in several clubs. You are only at a cc for two years or four at a university. You can't do everything for that entire time. If you decide to persue then you must find a professor who has been there long term and wants to do this with you. It will take at least 2-3 years to become successful and consistent. It takes this time to figure out turnovers and recruitment... etc. Does your cc have other clubs? I'm not saying it isnt a good idea... I am saying i've seen several clubs fail because the two-four people who started couldnt do everything until it became self-sufficient.

If you do start one make sure to write everthing down and have succession/turnover plans. Have people save things to club usb drives. A usb drive is easier to get back than random notes or a persons memories! Again, I can't stress enough the need for a supportive faculty member. You will also need to check with the school to make sure you have permissions, insurance, meeting places etc. Some things are actually covered under fees... others are not. Some things that you wouldnt believe are not allowed!

My experience comes from being in Alpha Kappa Psi, KU finance club, and on KU's Undergraduate Business Council. I held multiple positions in AKPsi and UBC. I'd be more than happy to answer any questions or ideas, and I'm not trying to be a debby downer, just realistic of how much work you have ahead of you.

[KyleXY]

A lot like why businesses fail or succeed, it comes down to the individual and in this case, the school. It doesn't look like he necessarily wants to do something long term, maybe just something while he's there so he can find people like himself (i could be wrong). OP, try meetup.com. You might have some luck there too.

[ducbao1711]

thank you guys very much. I will go to school tomorow and check about what I need to start up a club. I might want to start up a chapter of DECA in my college

[rogercbryan]

Your biggest problem faced at a community college (and full university) is going to be apathy. I've been there... I was in several clubs. You are only at a cc for two years or four at a university. You can't do everything for that entire time. If you decide to persue then you must find a professor who has been there long term and wants to do this with you. It will take at least 2-3 years to become successful and consistent. It takes this time to figure out turnovers and recruitment... etc. Does your cc have other clubs? I'm not saying it isnt a good idea... I am saying i've seen several clubs fail because the two-four people who started couldnt do everything until it became self-sufficient.

If you do start one make sure to write everthing down and have succession/turnover plans. Have people save things to club usb drives. A usb drive is easier to get back than random notes or a persons memories! Again, I can't stress enough the need for a supportive faculty member. You will also need to check with the school to make sure you have permissions, insurance, meeting places etc. Some things are actually covered under fees... others are not. Some things that you wouldnt believe are not allowed!

My experience comes from being in Alpha Kappa Psi, KU finance club, and on KU's Undergraduate Business Council. I held multiple positions in AKPsi and UBC. I'd be more than happy to answer any questions or ideas, and I'm not trying to be a debby downer, just realistic of how much work you have ahead of you.

Great info... took what I said a lot further. You need to have a real system that lives on beyond you. If you don't then you'll have a fun little project that will die when you leave the school. Another idea would be to look up some alumn that have been successful in business and get them to come in and speak to your club. This would give people and incentive to come to your meetings and to belong to your club.

The more organized you are the more likely you are to succeed. If you do this half ass it won't work.