Some might say trying to start a business in the middle of your college studies is a crazy thing to do. It can be double the stress and workload, but as these student business founders discovered, overcoming the pressures and challenges delivers a huge boost to your entrepreneurial skills. In 2013 Ben Lawton was studying for a business management degree at Leeds Trinity University when he launched Custom Controllers. When he listed the products on eBay and they quickly sold out Lawton knew he was on to something. At university, while he focused on his degree studies, he also pursued his business plans, which created conflict.

Source: Forbes September 16, 2018 11:03 UTC