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Interview with Eva Baker: TeensGotSense

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Think you can’t create a cool new business when you are stuck listening to “borrrrrrinnng” shows on the radio?  Then you need to hear Eva Baker’s story!

On this Mom & Daughters Inc interview, Eva and I discussed how she launched her business, TeensGotSense.  It’s a unique concept that educates teens on financial topics like shopping, bartering with parents and finding a first job.   Eva started the business when she realized that there were no outlets that shared tips on financial literacy from a young person’s perspective.

If you are curious about starting a business, Eva also shares how she dealt with the unknown aspects of the startup. For example, listen to 6 min mark to hear her story about designing her first website.  She also shares some great tips about how to get help from friends and family.

Eva is launching a teen conference this June.  If you know any teens who want to be inspired, check out details in the link below.

http://theteenpreneur.com/

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How Your Daughter Can Earn Cash from the “Technically Challenged”

 

Does it seem that your daughter is glued to her smart device?  Is she a whiz when it comes to operating smartphones, tablets, laptops, or even computers?

In the post Christmas/Holiday season, there will be technically challenged adults receiving gifts.  They won’t have a clue how to operate their new gadget.  For example, I am not embarrassed that it was my daughter who taught me how to use Siri on my last phone. Not embarrassed in the least that a toddler showed me how to use my phone.  lol.

But this is business gold for your daughter.  She can provide a service that fulfills a desperate need for many.  

Here are five simple steps to your daughter’s technical savviness into cash.  Her wallet will be happy AND she will help a heap of technically challenged.

What does your daughter know?

    • Discuss what she enjoys most
    • Share what you observe as a parent that comes most naturally to her
    • Create a list of 5-10 items and check off the top 3 things that interest her

Set prices

  • Do a quick survey of what competitors like Geek Squad and other tech service educators charge
  • Determine a per hour price that is competitive but also factors her level of experience
  • Consider offering packages that include a set # of hours

Determine specific results she can provide customers

  • This is key!  Tell customers what they can expect when they use her service
  • Share one or two feelings that they might experience after  using the service.  For example, do they feel more confident?  
  • Ask your best customers for testimonials and/or survey questions about the results they received

Market via social media and/or word-of-mouth

  • Create a flyer to share on social media
  • Pass hard copy fliers within your neighborhood and/or social groups – ie. church, school

I hope that these tips give you some insights and ideas for how your daughter can leverage her tech talents into cash!

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