In this day and age when the headlines are screaming about gangs and violence amongst our youngsters there's a group of kids beating the statistics in a big way.
These are teenage entrepeneurs who have done extraordinary things in the business world. We prefer to call them “Teenpreneurs.” They have operated against all odds to start viable businesses that not only thrive but surpass any and all
expectations. These teens understand that having their own businesses is the key to their higher education and a prosperous future. Not only can you learn all about this group of outstanding young citizens, but you can learn how a teen
you care about can do the same great things. That's right. There are tons of businesses that are geared for teens and “Teenpreneurs” teaches them everything they need to know about how to do it. “Teenpreneurs” is one of the best resources for helping your teen reach his/her potential. A blueprint for our youth that shows them how to start their own profitable businesses. (Written by Stacy Fox, copyright 2008.)
CONTENTS:
- Teens Who've Done It
- How to Do It
- Business 101: Buying and Selling Goods and Services
- Why Be a Teenage Entrepreneur?
- Funding a Teen Business
- Marketing a Teen-Owned Business
- The Parent's Role
- Start a Web Based Business
- EBay
- Build Websites for Small Businesses
- Building and Repairing Computers
- Elder Errand Service
- Retirement Center Activities Leader
- Child Care
- Tutoring
- Event Planning
- House and Office Cleaning
- Lawn Care
- Sell Cosmetics and Jewelry to Your Peers
- Concluding Thoughts
- Appendix: Web Resources for Teen Entrepreneurs
- 67 pages (PDF file)
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