entrepreneurship

"The leaves are falling. The snow is accumulating. The grass is growing. Weeds are overtaking the garden. Each of these things is an opportunity to make some cold, hard cash. Many people may be willing to pay someone to help them with tasks around their yard. In this title, readers will learn the importance of advertising their business, paying close attention to detail, and pricing their services in a fair yet competitive way. A list of supplies and business tips helps readers prepare for operating their own yard-work business"--.

In Charleston, South Carolina, a young business entrepreneur, newly out as gay, starts his own junior talent agency and signs a thirteen-year-old aspiring drag queen as his first client.

Offers teens advice on entrepreneurialship, explaining the importance of setting goals, preparing a budget, finding financing, and more.

Suggests a variety of small business ideas, including being a birthday party planner, dog walker, and photographer.

Profiles business owners who began their businesses between the ages of seven and twelve, describes simple methods of starting a business, and includes tips on accounting and advertising.

The author shares his journey of building up the Netflix company and services.

Helps young women define, envision, and create success in school, work, and their personal lives.

"The . . . story of the rise of Snapchat from a frat boy fantasy to a multi-billion dollar Internet unicorn that has dramatically changed the way we communicate. . . . This book offers [an] . . . account of a company whose goal is no less than to remake the future of entertainment"--OCLC.

"Entrepreneurs who work and create businesses related to military services are instrumental in ensuring duty members and civilians are able to stay safe and protect themselves. From medical training methods to smart military vehicles and robotic technologies, this . . . title introduces readers to the ways entrepreneurs innovate in the military field. Detailed case studies of successful entrepreneurs . . . help readers understand the principles of entrepreneurship"--Provided by publisher.

Reveals that a new industrial revolution is under way using open-source design, 3-D printing and micro-manufacturing techniques to create products in small batches, often customized at higher margins.