It's that time of year again. Get your checkbooks ready. It's fundraising time!! There will be chocolate stacks Wrapping paper, magazine and cards a 'plenty. And stocking stuffers that you … [Read more...]
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Minneapolis Teen Who Fought Back from Having His Hot Dog Stand Shut Down
Did you hear about this story? It reminded me that there is HUGE value in nudging the entrepreneurial spirit in our daughters.A young teen in North Minneapolis had the police called on him. He was running a hot dog stand to pay for school supplies. Someone called the permit police because he did not have a license.
This story ends well. But it also provides a few tips for any teen who wants to start a business. There are a handful of things you want to do if you are unsure about how to get started.
Pass the stuffing and the biz mentor advice
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite times in the year. Not only is it filled with opportunities to be grateful and eat good food (please pass the sweet potatoes, mac and cheese and stuffing!!), but it’s also time to connect with those relatives that you don’t get to see everyday. So don’t miss that opportunity […]
No job this summer? Start a lemonade stand
Ahhhh the days of summer are upon us. Does your daughter have plans this summer? Great! Does she want to earn money or find something to do with her free time? Help her start a lemonade stand. Running a business is one of the best activities for young people to engage in. And when I […]