A Teen's Guide to Employment: Start Your Own Business
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Inspiration
"If opportunity doesn't knock, build a door."
~Milton Berle
Great Websites to Check Out
- Teen Business ForumSince 2007, TeenBusinessForm.com has been helping teens become better entrepreneurs.
- SBA Young EntreprenuersThe Small Business Administration's guide. Young entrepreneurs: SBA has a wide range of resources and programs to help you start, manage and grow your business.
- Young EntrepreneurFounded in 1999, YoungEntrepreneur.com has become one of the largest online forum communities for entrepreneurs worldwide.
Starting a Business
What business are you interested in starting?
Babysitting: 2 votes (50%)
Candle making: 0 votes (0%)
Dog walking: 1 votes (25%)
Lawn mowing: 0 votes (0%)
Soap making: 1 votes (25%)
Technology instruction: 0 votes (0%)
Other: 0 votes (0%)
Total Votes: 4
Books on Teen-Owned Businesses
Start It Up by Call Number: YA 658.11 RanISBN: 0981973353Publication Date: 2011-03-30Do you have a passion you want to turn into pay? Or maybe you are looking for a way to make some extra cash in high school? Start It Up shows teens how to turn their hobbies and talents into full-fledged businesses. Inside you'll find comprehensive and fun information on how to know what's the best business for you pull together a company sell your product and let the world know about it! Whether your business is cake-baking, dog-walking, website design, or housepainting, Start It Up offers the A-Z on getting it going and making it successful. Also featured are quotes from other successful teen entrepreneurs who turned their dreams into dollars.
Inspiring!
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Advertising Tips
- Need help creating professional-looking flyers to advertise your services? Try the library! All of our public computers run MS Publisher.
- Don't forget to include your rates, contact information, and a brief drescription of your services.
- Get permission from local shops before you hang your flyer.
- Have tear-off tabs with your contact information on your flyers. Make it easy for your potential customers to remember you!
- Advertise your business online for free with Warwick Commonplace.