High School, Low Overhead: My Bedroom Startup Journey

So, here I am, a 15-year-old entrepreneur ready to rake in £100k this year from the comfort of my parents’ house. This isn’t the latest coming-of-age movie where I discover my calling, but rather a delightful side hustle that’s slowly turning my bedroom into a mini Silicon Valley—minus the venture capitalists and the college dropout narrative.

The Bedroom Bill Gates Paradigm

While most teenagers are busy perfecting their TikTok dance moves or arguing over the best pizza toppings, I’m holed up in my sanctuary of chaos, typing away and figuring out how to develop the next big thing—whatever “it” is. Now, I know what you’re thinking: “This kid is just a glorified eBay seller.” And to that, I say—absolutely! I’ve just upgraded from selling childhood toys to selling… um, more childhood toys.

Financial Literacy: The Secret Sauce

Here’s a fun life hack: you don’t need a business degree to be successful. Who needs books when you can learn through YouTube tutorials and a hefty dose of trial and error? I dove headfirst into making financial spreadsheets that would make even my accountant father weep with joy. Spoiler alert: half the time, my calculations make Excel weep instead.

Marketing Mastery with Zero Budget

Marketing? No problem! I’ve got social media accounts, right? Whether I post inspirational quotes or pictures of my lunch, the “engagement rate” is through the roof. And by “through the roof,” I mean five friends awkwardly liking my posts because they’ve been guilted into it. This is the magic of social media marketing, my friends: it’s all about the illusion of popularity.

Side Hustle Secrets: Sell Your Talent

What’s my talent? Well, I can binge-watch entire seasons of Netflix in one sitting. But I quickly realized that skill didn’t translate to profit. Instead, I found my calling in digital design. My parents always said, “You can’t make a living playing video games,” but here I am, designing logos for “serious” businesses while still trying to figure out how to turn off the latest gaming console.

Networking: The New Dating Game

Networking in adulthood is painfully similar to dating: you swipe left on half the prospects and try to charm the rest into taking you seriously. I’ve started attending every online seminar and webinar I can find. It’s like speed-dating but with fewer awkward silences and just as much anxiety. The best part? I can attend in my pajamas and still network, which is a massive bonus when you’re tired of jeans and social interaction.

Saving Hacks: Penny Pinching Like a Pro

They say you must spend money to make money. Well, I’m here to tell you that there’s a whole lot of fun to be had in finding free resources and avoiding financial pitfalls. Discount shopping apps? Yes, please! I can practically hear the coins jingling in my piggy bank like a toddler’s first piggy bank heist. Saving money may not be as glamourous as stacking those crisp £20 notes, but it sure beats staring at an empty wallet.

Future Fortune Teller: The Mystical £100k

As I gear up for what seems like a fortune ahead, I can’t help but feel a tiny bit of dread. Can I really pull off a hundred grand? As I sit in my sanctuary, filled with half-eaten snack wrappers and dreams of a Lamborghini, I remind myself: if worst comes to worst, I can always sell my beloved collectibles—or better yet, tutor my less financially savvy classmates in money management. Who needs a college fund when you’ve got a bedroom full of potential?