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Are you a whiz with software tools like Adobe Illustrator or Photoshop? Many small businesses are clamoring for affordable access to professional branding, such as logos, banners and signs. If you're about to leave college with a toolbox full of graphic design skills, consider launching a freelance design business that caters to other entrepreneurs. Once you establish a network of contacts and a reputation for quality designs, you can leverage past work into new jobs and possibly even set yourself up with a full-time job right out of college.

Handmade crafts

Do you have a knack for knitting, making jewelry or creating other small crafts? If you can produce a lot of items quickly, you can open up an online storefront and sell your creations to the public. Startup costs are extremely low if you purchase your materials in bulk from a craft supplier, and if you can turn orders around quickly, you'll make a profit in no time. You could even turn your store into a full-time gig. Websites such as Etsy, Bonanza and ArtFire are great places to sell your work, and a supplementary Instagram account can help drive traffic to your online store.

Social media consultation

Want to put that marketing or communications degree to good use? Consider starting a social media consulting firm. Small businesses often have to take care of their own social media marketing. With so many other responsibilities, though, the company's owners may be too busy to come up with great strategies for each of the growing number of social channels businesses are expected to utilize. As a consultant, you can help businesses determine the best tactics, posting schedules and content for your clients' target audiences. As their follower counts grow, so will your business. [Related: Helpful Social Media Courses for New Marketers] 

Teaching your skill

Are you an expert in photography? Guitar? Coding? Consider starting a freelance business teaching your skill to others. This is a great way to utilize (and monetize) your passion, and if you have a knack for teaching, you can grow your business to incorporate multiple teachers and skill subsets. Start by making sure you have a way to show your expertise in you field (think a website with your photos or audio clips, or an active Instagram feed with other examples of your work), and get the word out through as many channels as possible.

Partnership with man's best friend

With 7 out of 10 millennials reporting they own a furry friend, there's a rich market for all types of pet care, such as grooming, walking, sitting and training. If you have skills in or passion for any of these areas, you can start up a business in no time. Pet sitting and walking requires little to no professional knowledge or equipment, while grooming and training will be more time- and cost-intensive. Head to your local dog park or grooming center to find clients and identify customer needs.

Whatever you do, make sure it's something you're familiar with.

"Recent college graduates should focus on a particular niche," said Matthew Ross, co-owner and CEO of The Slumber Yard. "Don't worry about capturing the entire market early on – you can always expand operations later."