small business

Discusses what it takes to achieve success in the field of business, and gives practical advice on how to use vocational school, training programs, and college to obtain such careers as entrepreneur, accountant, business manager, or administrative professional.

Mr. J's Pet Haven is losing business to a pet superstore, so he decides to put on a pet show for the neighborhood, and recruits Kyle and Mia to help.

Forms of corporation, financing, contracts, intellectual property, computers, and more.

Initially the author was hired by ForbesTraveler.com to review some of the most luxurious hotels and resorts in the world. A chance encounter in Dubai with some of the workers whose backbreaking jobs create such opulence changed his mind about his job and he resigned. He found his way to Kiva.org, the leading portal of donations to help third-world workers. For as little as $25 to $50 businesses are financed. The repayment rate for these loans is nearly 99 percent and enables the giver to re-loan the money time after time. After making hundreds of microloans online, the author wanted to see his money in action and so he traveled to Peru, Bosnia, Cambodia, etc. He found some of the most inspiring and enterprising people he had ever met, and also learned things about the day-to-day life in countries with political and emotional turmoil that never makes the headlines.

Because of advances in technology, many teens are discovering ways to earn money through entrepreneurship. This guide provides all of the basics to business development, including handling money, making a profit, understanding the market, and expanding a business.

Describes the characteristics of small businesses, why many people find them attractive, and how to start and manage a small business.

Introduces the basics of understanding what it means to be an entrepreneur.

Introduces the basics of understanding how to create a business plan.

Introduces the basics of understanding business marketing.