Believe it or not but some of the most successful businesses in the world were started by young people. Students at Harvard famously imagined Facebook, Google was founded at Stanford and Bill Gates planned Microsoft in his dormitory room.

Age should not be a limit when it comes to starting a new business, but how can you succeed in this world as a young entrepreneur? Fast Trak, Inc. has some top tips if you’re beginning to work for yourself with big ideas.

• Do what you love – A great business idea should start from your own interests. Think about what you enjoy and develop an idea from there.
• Do something different – If you spot a gap in the market, then go for it. No matter how radical or different you think it is. You are a young and fresh thinker with ideas no one else will have; use them wisely.
• Abide by the rules – Just because you’re young doesn’t mean you are allowed to slack on the paperwork. Make sure your business is registered, and that you pay tax when you have to, in order to avoid legal problems later.
• Time management – You’re going to school, perhaps you have a part time job, so managing your time is important if you’re going to start a new business. Give it the time and attention it deserves, but don’t let your other commitments slack.
• Go online – The Internet has revolutionized the way we do everything, so make sure you utilize this amazing resource. Use social media to market your idea or gain feedback and use other websites to read up on information on how to make your business succeed.