You might think why does my daughter need sales skills? Along with good grades, shuttling her to afterschool and summer activities, and all of the things that you need to help her do to get accepted … [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.
Why you want to have the retirement conversation with your daughter
Yes, you heard it correctly. Teaching your daughter about savings will benefit both of you. She’ll learn life long principles and you’ll save more in your OWN retirement. #Intergenerationalwealth baby! How do you get her started? 1. Open a fee-free savings account. This step helps her start thinking long term to save money from holiday […]
Send your dghtr to Teenpreneurs this year! Scholarships available.
If you have a teen ages 13-17 who is interested in entrepreneurship, I highly recommend you send them to this year’s Black Enterprise Teenpreneurs Conference! It’s a great way to network with other like minded teens, hear from successful entrepreneurs in a small group setting (where any question is fair game!) and get challenged to […]
Curlanistas: Lexi P shares advice to other aspiring young female entrepreneurs
Tell us what inspired your business? My name is Lexi P. I’m an author, independent publisher and motivational speaker. I overcame the struggles and learned how to love my own naturally beautiful coils. Curlanistas are all about being advocates for building self-confidence and empowering teens to find self-esteem through natural beauty. Curlanistas is a natural […]