Become a Junior Entrepreneur

Become a Junior Entrepreneur
Author: Vrunda Bansode
Publisher: Penguin Random House India Private Limited
Total Pages: 157
Release: 2020-11-20
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 8194525926

IDEATE, CREATE, GROW! What do you want to be when you grow up? Doctor, engineer, chef, musician, IAS officer? That's a question adults never tire of asking kids. It's time to recognize a profession where people invent, innovate, sell, barter and build: entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurs are bringing education online, connecting families at the touch of a button and revolutionizing the shopping experience-in short, they're changing the way we live. Following the success of Become a Junior Inventor, Vrunda Bansode gives every kid a hands-on crash course in entrepreneurship. From sifting through ideas to running a business, Become a Junior Entrepreneur accompanies the reader through every stage of turning a nascent dream into a commercially viable start-up. INSIDE THIS BOOK: * Words of encouragement from the founders of The Better India * Start-up stories of BookMyShow, Flipkart, WhatsApp and more * Checklists, activities, wireframes and templates to kick-start a venture * A glossary of essential terms every entrepreneur must understand

Be a Young Entrepreneur

Be a Young Entrepreneur
Author: Adam Sutherland
Publisher: Wayland
Total Pages: 64
Release: 2018-02
Genre: Entrepreneurship
ISBN: 9780750298353

Do you want to be the next Richard Branson? Have you developed the new Angry Birds game? Do you bake the most delicious recipes that people just need to try? Then you need Be A Young Entrepreneur! In this book you will learn all the business advice, practical tips, real-life stories, up-to-date ideas and inspiration you need to make a success of your first business. Starting your own company doesn't have to be boring and this book is all about inspiring you to think creatively about your company, guiding you through every step, from registering your company name to elevator pitches, all stress-free. A great title for project work or leisure reading. Written by award-winning journalist Adam Sutherland and illustrated by the ever-popular award-winner Mike Gordon.

The Entrepreneurial Attitude: Lessons From Junior Achievement's 100 Years Of Developing Young Entrepreneurs

The Entrepreneurial Attitude: Lessons From Junior Achievement's 100 Years Of Developing Young Entrepreneurs
Author: Larry Farrell
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Total Pages: 305
Release: 2018-04-20
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 126002671X

What do Mark Cuban, Steve Case, Sanjay Gupta, Donna Shalala, and Christina Aguilera all have in common? They are all Junior Achievement alumni who developed an entrepreneurial attitude about their life’s work! In this landmark book, Larry Farrell, the world’s most experienced authority on researching and teaching entrepreneurship, has partnered with JA to bring their combined vast experience directly to you. In The Entrepreneurial Attitude, Farrell reveals his latest research on the four fundamental practices of the world’s greatest entrepreneurs: Sense of Mission, Customer/Product Vision, High-Speed Innovation, and Self-Inspired Behavior. He then brings those proven practices to life through interviews with seventy high-achieving JA alumni across 35 countries including AOL founder Steve Case, CNN medical correspondent Sanjay Gupta, British MP David Lammy, Hong Kong biotech entrepreneur Eric Chen, social entrepreneur Fernando Tamayo in Peru, non-profit pioneer Sheikha Hessa al-Khalifa in Bahrain, Journalist Adedayo Fashanu in Nigeria, and President of the Clinton Foundation Donna Shalala. This powerful combination illustrates for the first time that having an entrepreneurial attitude is the key to success in any career in any field: a business start-up or a large corporation, social enterprise, the traditional professions, government, or even the arts. Farrell also provides application planning exercises, helping you to apply the entrepreneurial basics to your own chosen field.

How to Be a Student Entrepreneur

How to Be a Student Entrepreneur
Author: Junior Ogunyemi
Publisher: Ecademy Press Limited
Total Pages: 126
Release: 2011-11
Genre: Businesspeople
ISBN: 9781907722585

Would you like to be financially free and live life fully? Are you at a crossroads with regards to what to do when you finish your education? Do you want to create another stream of income so you can quit that boring part-time job? Would you like to join the growing number of students making their own fortune before they graduate? In your hands you are holding the key to thinking like an entrepreneur and becoming one. How to be a student entrepreneur is the ultimate guide to making millions whilst you study. This book is both inspirational and practical. It addresses everything from your personal development as a business leader to how you can manage time, stress and finance. It also reveals the secret recipe for cooking up a million-dollar idea and becoming an expert at sales and marketing. This book even provides you with the most comprehensive collection of resources to get you started, so you have no excuses - get the book, go forth, and make it happen! Also contained is easy to follow and straightforward advice on: funding your venture, creating a business that fits your life, changing a negative mind-set, plus more...

The Startup Squad

The Startup Squad
Author: Brian Weisfeld
Publisher: Imprint
Total Pages: 148
Release: 2019-05-07
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1250180392

Girls mean business in a brand-new series about friendship and entrepreneurship that Katherine Applegate, Newbery Medal-winning author of The One and Only Ivan, calls “A great read!” All the great leaders had to start somewhere. And Teresa (“Resa” for short) is starting with the lemonade stand competition her teacher assigned to the class—but making it a success is going to be a lot harder than Resa thinks. The prize: line-skipping tickets to Adventure Central. The competition: Val, Resa's middle school nemesis. And the biggest obstacle to success: Resa's own teammates. Harriet is the class clown, Amelia is the new girl who thinks she knows best, and Didi is Resa's steadfast friend—who doesn't know the first thing about making or selling lemonade. The four of them quickly realize that the recipe for success is tough to perfect—but listening to each other is the first step. And making new friends might be the most important one... The back of each book in this middle-grade series features tips from the Startup Squad and an inspirational profile of a girl entrepreneur! An Imprint Book "An inspiring story about entrepreneurial girls. I loved this story of girls finding their way in the world of entrepreneurship." —Ann M. Martin, author of the Baby-Sitters Club series and Newbery Honor winner A Corner of the Universe “The Startup Squad encourages girls to dream big, work hard, and rely on each other to make good things happen. It teaches them how to succeed—and reminds all of us that girls mean business!”—Sheryl Sandberg, COO of Facebook and founder of LeanIn.Org and OptionB.Org “A great read that is fast-paced, fun, and empowering. The Startup Squad comes complete with a treasure trove of tips for starting a business.” —Katherine Applegate, Newbery Medal-winning author of The One and Only Ivan This title has common core connections.

The Young Entrepreneur's Guide to Starting and Running a Business

The Young Entrepreneur's Guide to Starting and Running a Business
Author: Steve Mariotti
Publisher: Crown Currency
Total Pages: 498
Release: 2014-04-29
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 030781551X

It doesn't matter how old you are or where you're from; you can start a profitable business. The Young Entrepreneur's Guide to Starting and Running a Business will show you how. Through stories of young entrepreneurs who have started businesses, this book illustrates how to turn hobbies, skills, and interests into profit-making ventures. Mariotti describes the characteristics of the successful entrepreneur and covers the nuts and bolts of getting a business up, running and successful.

Raising an Entrepreneur

Raising an Entrepreneur
Author: Margot Machol Bisnow
Publisher: New Harbinger Publications
Total Pages: 292
Release: 2016-09-01
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 1626253927

In this book, a political powerhouse and mother of two thriving entrepreneurs interviews the moms of over fifty of today’s most successful innovators and—based on her findings—provides ten rules for raising confident, fearless, self-made individuals whose ideas and drive will change the world. Is your child passionate about something? Maybe it’s music, sports, theatre, writing, building things, or helping others—the kind of creative pursuits that create distinguished leaders and make change in the world. All parents want their kids to have success, but how do you help them cultivate their talent and vision for a personally fulfilling and financially successful life? Once you’ve recognized their drive and passion, how do you set your little trailblazers free? Raising an Entrepreneur presents seventy-six stories from the mothers of some of the most successful entrepreneurs today. Entrepreneurs are the new rock stars—they’re the ones who turn their passions into ingenious projects, because they’re willing to risk failure to make their dreams come true. Highlighting the various achievements of innovators from a wide range of cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds—such as Geek Squad’s Robert Stephens and Nantucket Nectars' Tom Scott, nonprofit founders like Mama Hope’s Nyla Rodgers and Pencils of Promise's Adam Braun, profit for purpose creators like TOMS Shoes' Blake Mycoskie and FEED Projects’ Ellen Gustafson, activists like Mike de la Rocha and Erica Ford, and artists like actress Emmanuelle Chriqui and songwriter Benny Blanco—and with photos of the entrepreneurs as children, these inspirational interviews will provide guidance and support on nurturing your own change maker. Not every kid will be an entrepreneur, but all kids have something that makes them unique. If you’re seeking a way to nurture your children’s passions and help them harness their talent, drive, and grit into a fulfilling life purpose, this book is for you. With these ten rules and numerous inspiring stories, you’ll gain confidence in raising your child into a creatively successful adult.

Kidpreneurs

Kidpreneurs
Author: Adam Toren
Publisher: Sutton Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2009-11
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780692004241

Presents a guide for young readers on starting their own small business, discussing choosing the right business, finding customers, deciding what to charge, and using the Internet, and offering suggestions of sample businesses.

Who's Doing It

Who's Doing It
Author: Johnny Bui
Publisher:
Total Pages: 166
Release: 2019-12-02
Genre:
ISBN: 9781641373876

Have you ever asked yourself... What's my purpose? What should I be doing? Where can I find meaning? In today's modern age, we are more equipped than ever to find success, yet so many of us struggle to achieve it. Who's Doing It?: The Rise of the Entrepreneur explores the intersection of self-initiative, societal expectations and curiosity. It shows that you can achieve success at any point in your life despite the hand that you have been dealt. If you are willing to see your goals from the macro-perspective and focus on picking your battles, success will follow. In this book, you'll discover: What it means to be Young and Relentless Why its so important to Say YES! What are the most common Rude Awakenings, and when can we expect them What it means to have Experience How to read In Between The Lines to find success And so much more! You are only limited by your ambition. Reading Who's Doing It?: The Rise of the Entrepreneur demonstrates that you are capable of anything. Around the world, young entrepreneurs are succeeding every day. Your time is now!

Confessions of a Serial Entrepreneur

Confessions of a Serial Entrepreneur
Author: Stuart Skorman
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 222
Release: 2007-03-07
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0787994537

Entrepreneur Stuart Skorman—the founder of Elephant Pharmacy, Hungryminds.com, Reel.com, and Empire Video—grew up in a retailing family in Ohio. He worked every kind of job, from cab driver to professional poker player to CEO. In this entertaining, personal account of his coming-of- age in the business world, Skorman gives an insider’s view of what it takes to start a business from the ground up. Stuart Skorman offers his hard-won lessons in business for any entrepreneur or small businessperson who wants to create a company that has a heart and soul. He reveals what he learned about marketing while working a stint as a rock band manager and bares his soul about his failure during the dot-com bubble. He describes in vivid terms the roller coaster ride of the entrepreneur in good times and bad and explains how to survive in today’s uncertain business environment.