Before meeting as a group, think about what you are passionate about and whether there is a potential market involving your interests. Develop one or two ideas for potential businesses based on your passions.

a. Consider if there is unfulfilled demand for what your business will sell. For example, are you passionate about locally grown organic vegetables but frustrated that there isn’t a place nearby to purchase them? If so, you’ve developed an idea for a local farmer’s market.

b. Consider community service ideas. When school has a half day or full day off, consider having high school students form a daytime child care service for elementary students.

c. Consider business ideas that have potential but aren’t doing well now. Are there ways to make them better?