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Hi, I’m Juhh!
Dreaming about starting something of your own? Whether you’re in college, working full-time, or simply want a side hustle that brings joy and income, these small business ideas are curated just for you. From stylish bags to cute stationary and all the must-have College Essentials, there are plenty of inspiring ways to turn your interests into income.
Let’s dive into a world of creativity and explore the many ways you can build your dream business while embracing your aesthetic, your passions, and of course—your it bag.
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Small business ideas inspired by fashion and accessories
1. Start a personalized handbag boutique
Selling personalized hand bags is a perfect way to enter the fashion world. You can add initials, custom patches, or themed charms. If you’re obsessed with what’s in my bag videos or love showing off your cute bag, this one’s a win.
2. Curate mystery bag drops
Surprise drops filled with themed accessories, like cute stationary, lip gloss, keychains, and trinkets, can create buzz. These are perfect for Instagram reels and TikTok unboxings.
3. Create a “What’s in my bag” essentials kit
Sell ready-to-go kits featuring trendy College Essentials—lip balm, mini first aid kits, gum, hand sanitizer, etc. You can brand it as a back-to-school or dorm starter pack.
4. Launch a custom bag charm shop
If you’re crafty, create and sell custom keychains, pom-poms, and letter charms people can clip to their cute bag. Great for personalization lovers.
5. Sell aesthetic bag organizers
Design inserts for purses and backpacks that help organize tech, makeup, or school supplies. It’s the perfect solution for those who love their it bag but need more compartments.
6. Make custom embroidered pouches
Perfect for organizing makeup or stationery in a handbag. Embroidery adds a high-end touch.
7. Offer DIY bag decorating kits
Think fabric markers, iron-on patches, charms, and instructions for personalizing bags. Great gift idea too!
8. Start a thrifted designer bag resell shop
Curate stylish, affordable secondhand hand bags and accessories. Add value with cleaning, repair, and styling tips.
9. Build a digital product store for bag lovers
Create printable planners, bag inventory trackers, or fashion mood boards.
10. Design “bag content” templates for influencers
Help influencers plan out their “what in my bag” content with Canva templates or photography guides.
11. Launch a college essentials subscription box
Each box can include dorm must-haves, cute stationary, and bag goodies.
12. Sell handmade scrunchies and bag clips
Craft small fabric goods that can clip onto or be stored inside cute bags. Aesthetic and useful!
13. Build an affiliate blog about cute bags
Use affiliate links to recommend trendy bags, organizers, and College Essentials.
14. Start a mobile bag cleaning service
Help students or professionals clean and care for their bags and backpacks.
15. Sell stickers and pins for bag decoration
Design stickers or enamel pins that can go on laptops, water bottles, or even canvas totes.
16. Create mini zipper wallets
Sell stylish mini wallets that easily fit inside any bag. Personalize with patterns, quotes, or initials.
17. Run a “bag of the month” review blog
Each month, review and rate a new cute bag and the essentials that fit inside. Monetize with affiliate links.
18. Sell cute stationary that fits in bags
Design compact, pastel notebooks, mini pens, and sticky notes made to fit any it bag.
19. Curate back-to-school kits
Build curated collections of hand-selected bag items for students. Include your favorite College Essentials.
20. Offer monogramming services
Set up a service to add monograms or patches to any bag, pouch, or laptop case.
21. Start a digital planner business
Design themed digital planners that align with different bag aesthetics (coquette, cottagecore, K-pop, etc).
22. Launch a kawaii accessories store
Sell bag-friendly cute stationary, charms, washi tape, and pins with pastel or anime themes.
23. Host “bag styling” workshops online
Teach others how to pack their it bag with must-haves and personal touches.
24. Create a journal for tracking bag collections
Design a guided journal for people to document their hand bags, outfits, and purchases.
25. Sell curated bag sets for gifting
Offer pre-packed gift sets with a cute bag, accessories, and your signature style.
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