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Sahl Wednesday,16 Jul 2025

Have you ever thought about opening an online store while you were still in school?
If you asked any successful entrepreneur, "When did you start your business?" many would say, "When I was a student!"
Being a student doesn't mean you're far from the world of business; in fact, this might be the best time to start.
In this blog, we'll detail why the idea of an online store for students is a smart idea, and how you can balance your studies and your business, using practical, realistic steps and a simple approach that suits you as a student.
1. The market doesn't care how old you are; it cares about what you offer.
In e-commerce, customers don't know how old you are or whether you're a student, an employee, or a senior entrepreneur.
Customers care about two things:
Product quality
Speed of delivery and respectful service.
If you can provide a unique experience, you'll never be an obstacle.
On the contrary, many customers are delighted to know they're supporting an ambitious Saudi student and encourage them even more.
2. Study time is the best time to experiment.
As a student, you have a powerful advantage that won't be easily replicated after graduation:
You have part-time opportunities to make the most of.
You don't have significant financial commitments.
You have a supportive environment from family and friends.
And you have a lot of energy and enthusiasm!
Instead of wasting your time on your mobile phone or gaming, you can dedicate a few hours a day to starting your own business, even if it's small.
3. You can start at a low cost and without risk.
An online store today doesn't require a large capital investment, especially if you start with platforms like "Sahl," which provides you with a professional, ready-made store in just days, without technical complexity.
You don't need an office.
You don't need employees.
You don't need a large capital investment.
You can start with a small inventory, or even with a dropshipping system, selling without purchasing the product unless someone orders it from you.
4. You have the opportunity to build your audience from now on.
As a student, you have a large network of relationships:
Your university colleagues
Your followers on Snapchat and Twitter
Your family and friends
All of these can be your first customers and supporters.
This gives you a strong head start and enables you to build a loyal audience early on.
5. How do you balance your studies and your project?
This is a point many students dread. But in reality, balance is very possible, especially with:
• Using task management tools (like Trello or Notion)
• Allocating a fixed time each day or week for the project
• Taking advantage of vacations and holidays for development and marketing
• Choosing products that don't require significant daily effort
You're the manager of your time, and if you schedule it correctly, you can work on the project without affecting your studies.
6. Your project could be the reason you get a job or funding after graduation
If you started your project during your college days and experimented with sales, marketing, and dealing with customers, you'll have built a very strong resume.
Imagine graduating, applying for a job, and your resume says:
"I founded a successful project, achieved sales, and managed a technical support and delivery team."
Or it's even possible that your project will expand and become your main job, or that you'll receive investment opportunities because you have a "live business."
7. Platforms like "Sahl" make everything easier.
Instead of wasting your time learning programming or designing a store from scratch, the "Sahl" platform gives you a ready-made online store within days, with a professional design. You can easily connect it to delivery, payment, and inventory companies.
This way, you can focus on what matters most: marketing and customer service.
Yes, it's a great idea to start your online store while you're a student.
In fact, this might be the best time to start, especially if you utilize your time wisely and use the tools that help you.
Don't wait until you graduate to start realizing your dreams; try it now, even if it's a simple project.
And if you want to start your store without complications, the "Sahl" platform is with you step by step.
Ready to start your journey? Let us help you with the first step.