tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125665476719260381.post8427752944229911763..comments2023-05-18T04:29:51.574-07:00Comments on No Longer Posting Here: Visit -> WWW.THEDAILYRETORT.COM: Teen-trepreneur: Help Your Teen Start a BusinessTor Constantinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14265331662661764814noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125665476719260381.post-6566591250229138822011-05-03T14:26:20.732-07:002011-05-03T14:26:20.732-07:00Hi everyone, I just heard back from the author (Ca...Hi everyone, I just heard back from the author (Carol Topp) that the winner of the collection of her books went to a comment below posted at another blog site. Feel free to go check it out, but thanks for commenting here!<br /><br />Winner: "Lady Dragon Keeper"<br />comment was at Abi Buening's My Heart Belongs to Books http://myheartbelongs2books.blogspot.comTor Constantinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14265331662661764814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125665476719260381.post-32687953882738142812011-04-13T19:58:35.122-07:002011-04-13T19:58:35.122-07:00One of my daughters is really into doing anything ...One of my daughters is really into doing anything possible to earn her own money. Her favorite TV show is Biz Kids on PBS. She talked her grandparents into using an empty barn next door. She then convinced her Dad to invest in a baby pig to help her get started. She knew it would have to be slaughtered to produce a profit, but didn't seem to mind. <br /><br />She took her profit from raising the pig and asked me to take her shopping. Most 13 year old girls would want to go to the mall to buy clothes. She wanted to go to the Tractor Supply Store. She said, "If I buy chickens I can make even more money selling the eggs."<br /><br />So she bought a dozen baby chickens, heat lamps, chicken feed, food and water dishes. She offered partnership to her sisters in exchange for turning the shared play house into a chicken coop. She patiently waited 6 months for the chickens to mature before they started to lay eggs. She now collects and sells about 11 dozen jumbo sized brown free range eggs a week.Tammy Reniffnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125665476719260381.post-46232810129913627302011-04-13T18:01:59.574-07:002011-04-13T18:01:59.574-07:00@Carol, what a treat - I don't usually get bes...@Carol, what a treat - I don't usually get best-selling authors commenting on my blog post! The book was great - you should check out the review I posted of it yesterday here and on Hubpages http://hubpages.com/hub/Teen-trepreneurs-Helping-Your-Teen-Start-a-Micro-Business! <br /><br />BTW are you expecting to be entered in the drawing for a set of your own books ;-) <br /><br />Seriously, it's been an honor and pleasure playing a small part to spred the message!Tor Constantinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14265331662661764814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125665476719260381.post-83834251846833596182011-04-13T17:54:52.092-07:002011-04-13T17:54:52.092-07:00Thank you Tor, for your kind words. I guess I acco...Thank you Tor, for your kind words. I guess I accomplished my goal to create a helpful and realistic book to help teenagers start a business.<br /><br />You read the first book, <i>Starting a Micro Business.</i> It's followed by a second book <i>Running a Micro Business</i> and then a third book, <i>Money and Taxes in a Micro Business</i>. Students can read each book as needed and as their business grows.<br /><br />The <i>Micro Business for Teens Workbook</i> is designed for a student to apply what they read in the Starting and Running books and works great in a group or class setting. <br /><br />I taught 10 teenagers using the workbook last semester and we had a lot of fun. One boy recently told me he is making $100 a month giving guitar lessons.<br /><br />My website http://MicroBusinessForTeens.com has sample pages and a Table of Contents for each book.<br /><br />Thanks for your help in spreading the word!<br /><br />Carol Topp, CPA<br />Author Micro Business For Teens seriesCarol Topp, CPAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11668445884168706897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125665476719260381.post-48041810261405770612011-04-13T06:13:35.605-07:002011-04-13T06:13:35.605-07:00@Becky, I guess good habits are hard to break - th...@Becky, I guess good habits are hard to break - thanks for taking the time to read and post here!Tor Constantinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14265331662661764814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125665476719260381.post-32759189067877456952011-04-13T06:12:47.724-07:002011-04-13T06:12:47.724-07:00@Tina, we lived in a rural country setting growing...@Tina, we lived in a rural country setting growing up so I sympathize with the problem. Hopefully, he'll find an opportunity fit!Tor Constantinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14265331662661764814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125665476719260381.post-52945794945582186572011-04-13T06:11:21.832-07:002011-04-13T06:11:21.832-07:00@Debbie, thanks so muche for checking out the blog...@Debbie, thanks so muche for checking out the blog and taking the time to post - it's greatly appreciated!Tor Constantinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14265331662661764814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125665476719260381.post-50071817883391638062011-04-13T06:10:34.905-07:002011-04-13T06:10:34.905-07:00@Bill, no doubt! But I'll gladly have my girls...@Bill, no doubt! But I'll gladly have my girls step over a few dollars shovelling snow so they don't have to step in an icy sluch puddle.Tor Constantinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14265331662661764814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125665476719260381.post-10782643134506841172011-04-12T13:51:32.881-07:002011-04-12T13:51:32.881-07:00I love this! I remember quite a few teens in my hi...I love this! I remember quite a few teens in my high school class started businesses and they've turned into awesome, successful, adults!Becky Katehttp://www.signaturefiling.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125665476719260381.post-22990516765473163732011-04-12T11:48:16.003-07:002011-04-12T11:48:16.003-07:00Great blog! I am going to share this with my 14 yo...Great blog! I am going to share this with my 14 yo son. He is always trying to figure out ways to make money. Unfortunately, living in the country makes it harder to get to neighbors.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08573540744582827573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125665476719260381.post-3249760352911899722011-04-12T06:31:03.225-07:002011-04-12T06:31:03.225-07:00Great article! I'm always looking for good in...Great article! I'm always looking for good information to share with parents about their teens and this certainly qualifies :) Having two teens myself I appreciate it even more.<br /><br />Thanks!Debbie Pokornikhttp://www.empoweringnrg.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125665476719260381.post-34722375562104789702011-04-12T04:10:17.279-07:002011-04-12T04:10:17.279-07:00Tor, your move south has removed one of the most l...Tor, your move south has removed one of the most lucrative job opportunities from your children, snow shoveling. We made a lot of cash doing this as kids, but I rarely see a kid outside shoveling anymore. Great blog, I hope to win and get my 11 year old off the couch.Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16660479478173806137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125665476719260381.post-51210268050411395072011-04-11T18:14:28.366-07:002011-04-11T18:14:28.366-07:00@Angie, Thanks for stopping by and commenting - go...@Angie, Thanks for stopping by and commenting - good luck on the UBC!!!Tor Constantinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14265331662661764814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125665476719260381.post-12043161195517159752011-04-11T18:13:54.121-07:002011-04-11T18:13:54.121-07:00@Kimber, thanks for taking the time comment especi...@Kimber, thanks for taking the time comment especially with your personal experience as a young entreprenuer - I think your son has a great role model! Also, thanks for the tip on the WSJ story - I'll track that down.Tor Constantinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14265331662661764814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125665476719260381.post-82339073501451493272011-04-11T18:08:54.553-07:002011-04-11T18:08:54.553-07:00@wife - so sorry...@wife - so sorry...Tor Constantinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14265331662661764814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125665476719260381.post-62994479583462216112011-04-11T14:45:15.542-07:002011-04-11T14:45:15.542-07:00Getting teens into the entrepreneurial mindset ear...Getting teens into the entrepreneurial mindset early is truly something they can carry with them for a lifetime. When all else fails, you can depend on yourself.Angiehttp://theworkathomewife.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125665476719260381.post-64773598084129578832011-04-11T12:27:22.585-07:002011-04-11T12:27:22.585-07:00The Wall Street Journal had a great piece last yea...The Wall Street Journal had a great piece last year advocating the idea of investing in a kid's business vs paying for college. I'm not sure I'm totally there but it brings up and interesting idea in developing the business acumen of kids. As for me, I never had allowance but worked by the hour staring when I was 10, teaching me the value of work and personal investment<br />.<br />My oldest son (11) thirsts for a path to make his own money, so this post is a great inclusion to this conversation.<br /><br />Kimber VanRyKimber VanRyhttp://www.vandvbuilding.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125665476719260381.post-39443620226517776222011-04-11T11:50:54.194-07:002011-04-11T11:50:54.194-07:00Oh, great info here! I will share with friends.
...Oh, great info here! I will share with friends.<br /><br />I suppose wives are excluded from said drawing?<br />;)Kim Constantinonoreply@blogger.com