Five Resources to Grow a Young Entrepreneur's Business

Resources that can help parents and kids to strengthen their business or provide help in fulfilling the dream to establish their business.

Here are five resources that you might useful:

Biz Kid$ tv series: The show features stories of young entrepreneurs, financial guidance, and start-up tools. While on this site, check out other resources BizKid$ provide including the book, HOW TO TURN $100 INTO $1,000,000, and interactive games for young entrepreneurs.  Join their Newsletter and receive a free Business Plan guide. To view this Emmy Award winning program go to www.bizkids.com 

“Empowering Kids Through Entrepreneurship” Resources includes online programs and books that “empower kids aged 6-12 to excel in entrepreneurship in life …all while putting smiles on their faces!” Visit www.kidspreneurs.com 

Gina and Chris Auditore of Happy Panini, have sponsored Kidpreneur Markets to provide outlets for kids’ businesses. Check the schedule www.happypanini.com

Acton Children’s Business Fair: A team of passionate entrepreneurs, teachers, mentors, and parents who want their children to learn about entrepreneurship in a practical and fun way. The Fair event empowers children to discover their inner entrepreneur as they develop a brand, create a product or service, build a marketing strategy, and then open for customers to showcase their very own businesses to the public. Visit https://www.childrensbusinessfair.org

BiGAUSTIN’s Youth Entrepreneurship Program helps kids and teens learn how to become future business leaders. The program is made to inspire and teach young people the skills they need to create and run their own businesses. It focuses on creativity, problem-solving, and learning to be independent, all while giving students real-life tools, knowledge, and mentors to guide them. BiGAUSTIN’s goal is to help young people follow their dreams, become successful entrepreneurs, and build a brighter future for themselves and their communities. www.BiGAustin.org

Start-up Kids Club: This organization’s Mission is “To ensure that all children are afforded the opportunity to succeed at life beyond the classroom.” The educator Founder and Executive Director of SKC credits the lessons learned from her eight-year old daughter’s quest to make her own money during a family garage sale. For information about Start-up Kids Club email info@startupkidsclub.com or call (512) 574-5304.

Would one of these organizations be worth pursuing by you and your aspiring entrepreneur? Perhaps in the coming weeks and months, we’ll see your child under a canopy at a local market or online proudly offering their goods or services for sale.

Written by Terry Robinson, Founder of Author's Easel

I want to express my appreciation to the Chief Hippo at iHutto for the encouragement and coaching I’ve received during my book project.

And, be on the look out for “When Opportunity Barks, Let Him In”! Stories of kids finding opportunities in business. www.AuthorsEasel.com