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 … [Read more...]
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Why you need to teach your daughter sales skills
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 to college …you now need to help her gain experience selling things?
Your daughter is destined to be a Doctor. Lawyer. Accountant. Educator. She doesn’t need to learn how to sell.
Sorry. That was a good position for people coming of age before 2000.
If you want her to be best equipped for a career in ANYTHING, you need to encourage her entrepreneurial spirit. And of the first thing is that she can benefit from is gaining rudimentary practice selling things – sales skills where she learns how to pitch a product and deal with objections. Whether it’s a product she’s made or a service she enjoys performing. Or some other avenue that will give her the experience of presenting, negotiating, and closing with others.
Let me share with you an example of why it’s important [Read More…]
Ahnah Atkinson: Brown Girls N’ Pearls – Kidpreneur interview
My name is Megan Atkinson and I am the Momager of Ahnah Atkinson of Brown Girls N’ Pearls Ahnah is a six year old entrepreneur, jewelry maker, model, youtuber, gymnast, and dancer. Her business was createdto assist young girls like herself to remain excited about wearing uniforms. The missions to empower and encourage little girls […]
Chapped to Snapped: A lip care company that is inspiring girls to feel beautiful
Far too often our girls are dealing with bullying and stories of being made to feel less than. I’m too excited to feature another young female entrepreneur who is turning her story of adversity into triumph. My name is Zyann Daniels and I’m a 10 year old model, dancer, cheerleader, and boxer. My business name […]
2 No-Brainer Holiday Money-Making Hacks for Your Artsy Daughter
Wondering how to keep boredom at bay for your artistically inclined daughter during her holiday break? The holiday break is the perfect time to help her hone her craft, have fun, and earn some cold hard cash. Hack #1: Pinterest Party Whether your daughter is a beading genius or a “Picassa” in the making, […]