February 2008 Issue

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February 2008 In This Issue…

Celebrating Future CEO Stars!

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The Consortium for Entrepreneurship Education has been providing leadership for over 25 years. Our primary focus has been assisting instructors, which has been quite successful, but we still felt something was missing…and that something was direct communication with the students.

Ready, Fire… then Aim National Council on Economic Education

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My Marketplace Adventure Marketplace For Kids

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IIEE Conference—Not to be Missed IL Institute for Entrepreneurship Education

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A Successful Second Chance National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship

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Under Pressure Buchholz Entrepreneurship Academy

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The Landscape of Success

Knowing that “experience is the best teacher”, we decided that who better to communicate with potential young entrepreneurs than young entrepreneurs themselves! Thus, Future CEO Stars was born. Our mission is to create a monthly publication that features successful young entrepreneurs from Consortium member organizations…designed to generate the entrepreneurial mind-set! Each issue has feature articles dedicated to stories written by students that tell the secrets of their entrepreneurial success. Our hope is that this magazine will motivate, educate, and stimulate young people to follow their examples and chase their own dream.

Youth Entrepreneurs of Kansas

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My Spin on Entrepreneurship NFIB Young Entrepreneur Foundation

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A Letter from the Executive Director

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SUMMIT 2008 Broadcast Schedule of Events

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Emily’s Advice

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Make It Happen Home Builders Institute

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Caught on Tape Prominent Youth, Inc.

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Experiencing Entrepreneurship DECA Inc.

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Ask GoVenture MediaSpark

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Micah Toll National Museum of Education

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The Big Bang Effect Réseau des CJE du Québec

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The Sweet Smell of Success NY REAL

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Leveraging Experience Well Beyond Your Years Utah State Office of Education

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Founder of National Entrepreneurship Week, the Consortium for Entrepreneurship Education is a non-profit collaborative representing 90+ member organizations from national, state and local levels. Together we represent over 40,000 teachers and more than two million students. Our common bond is the philosophy that “to be successful in the emergence of a new global marketplace, entrepreneurship education should be a critical component of the overall education experience as a lifelong learning process.” We invite readers to meet the Consortium members at: www.entre-ed.org/_contact Learn about the Young Inventors Hub at: www.younginventorshub.com

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Ready, Fire …then Aim BY KIMBERLY JIMENEZ

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eady, fire… Then aim… That is what entrepreneurship is like. A lot of risky, creative action can be taken by an entrepreneur but with better understanding and entrepreneurship education the pathway to success is easier, even for students. I am learning the ‘ins’ and ‘outs’ of youth entrepreneurship as a student in the work study program through Cristo Rey High School located in New York City. At the National Council on Economic Education, one day a week and for the past two years, I work as the assistant to the Director of the Youth Entrepreneurship Program (YEP), Carrie McIndoe. A Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation grant gives the NCEE the ability to offer youth entrepreneurship programs through sub-grants, nationwide, for teacher training workshops. Mini-Society® is an experiential based learning for students ages 8 – 12 and Making a Job is an awareness and readiness curriculum in entrepreneurship that takes middle school students from the initial stages of identifying and analyzing ideas as potential business opportunities in their own world through the developFuture CEO Stars

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ment of a business plan for a viable entrepreneurial business venture that can be started ...now! Additionally, NCEE is responsible for redesigning an entrepreneurship camp called EntrePrep Summer Institute. From inception of the redesign to the actual pilot of the first camp it is an interesting process to see in progress. It’s like seeing an entrepreneur be entrepreneurial teaching entrepreneurship (say that fast 10 times!). I help with projects like preparing a competitive analysis of camps, researching experiential based learning programs, conducting surveys and preparing spreadsheets. My job also includes research and preparation for a contest called Gallery of Entrepreneurs. Students interested in entrepreneurship should have teachers or parents help submit an entry. Details can be found at www.galleryofentrepreneurs.com and prize money is awarded.

conducting a radio interview on WFUV and being interviewed for a Japanese publication featuring youth in entrepreneurship programs. All of this is great resume building, but as a sophomore in high school, I am still leaving my options open to check out different industries and opportunities for my future. This experience proves to me that being an entrepreneur is not easy, takes tremendous effort but offers great rewards. Investing in your future by exploring different career options should absolutely include entrepreneurship whether you are one yourself or work for one. It’s empowering and gives you confidence. I have grown from the experience and will continue to aim toward my goals—that is, until that entrepreneur in me comes out and then its “ready… FIRE.”

My job has afforded me the good fortune to be interviewed for a local newspaper, The New York Post (including my photo),

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My Marketplace Adventure BY DAVID KAHL JR.

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y love of inventing began at any early age. One day when I was in kindergarten, I went fishing with my grandfather. The first hour was exciting, but I soon grew tired of just standing on the riverbank. So I said, “I could make a fishing pole stand that would hold my fishing rod.” When I got home, I drew out my plan and began building. On one end of a 2 x 4 board, I cut a V-shaped groove. On the opposite end of the board, I attached a tent stake that would hold the board in the ground. I also attached a bell that would ring when a fish had grabbed the hook. A year later, I created “Car Find.” When my parents left a shopping mall, they would frequently say, “Now where did we park the car?” I thought maybe a small colorful device could be attached to the car radio antennae so the car could be more easily located. With the help of my grandmother, I cut some large letter and animal shapes from wood about four inches in length and painted them bright colors. Then I drilled a hole on the bottom of each shape so that it would fit over the top of the car antennae. Yes, my parents were my first customers. In subsequent grades, I entered other inventions in our local Metro Inventors’ Fair competition. I created a mailbox signal, a greeting-card organizer, a Wall of Fame book for parents, and a Kid Care

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David Kahl Jr. at work. book for day care providers. These inventions gave me the experience necessary to create my most successful invention: Better Letters, which led to my Marketplace adventure. Better Letters — A Complete Letter-Writing Kit for Kids led to the establishment of my own publishing company—Midland Instructional Creations. Better Letters was a kit that I created out of necessity. When I was in sixth grade, I would often want to write a thank you or a friendly letter, but I would spend countless minutes searching for paper, pens, pencils, etc. I thought there had to be a better way and perhaps I could package all the essentials into one complete kit. I made a prototype and used it in conducting a survey of students and parents. The survey did establish a need for the kit, so I contacted a manufacturer of plastic items to construct the kit to my specifications: the inside panels would have various vinyl pockets for the writing essentials such as paper, pens, stamps, envelopes and addresses. While the kit was being constructed, I concentrated on writing of the instruction book, which would feature tips and advice on how to write better letters.

It’s an event designed to promote and encourage entrepreneurs of all ages to display and publicize their products, exchange ideas and explore new opportunities. This initial showing resulted in numerous orders, which led to multiple sales in the following years. Midland Instructional Creations became a successful business, and I was invited to speak at various shows and to talk to youth in the tri-state area about my experiences as a young entrepreneur. I am very grateful that Marketplace for Entrepreneurs and Marketplace for Kids provides children and adults with the opportunities to be creative, use their talents, invent, learn about the world of work and showcase the potential in our state of North Dakota. My adventure has been successful because of them. David received a B.A. in Economics and Business from Concordia College in Moorhead, MN. He is currently a doctoral student in Communications at North Dakota State University in Fargo, North Dakota and will graduate in the summer of 2008.

My first success with Better Letters came when I was invited to display it at Marketplace for Entrepreneurs, an annual event held in North Dakota.

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The Illinois Institute for Entrepreneurship Education (IIEE) invites young entrepreneurs and their instructors to register for the 2nd Annual IIEE Young Entrepreneurs Conference to be held May 1-3 of 2008 in the Chicagoland area. Students from around the country participate in: Business Workshops, Business Plan Competitions, The Young Entrepreneur Expo, The “E” College Tour, Networking with adult and young entrepreneurs, presentations from nationally known Keynote Speakers and more! For more information go to www.iiee.org or call IIEE at (312)587-9296.

IIEE Conference Not to be Missed! Student I heard about the IIEE Youth Entrepreneurship Conference. Where is this conference going to be? IIEE It will be held at the Lincolnshire Marriott Resort in Lincolnshire, IL May 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, just North of Downtown Chicago. Student How can I register for the conference? IIEE Your teachers, parent or guardian has to register for you unless you are at least 18 and you must be a high school student. Student Do I have to do something special or dress a certain way? IIEE Like any professional, you must be on your best behavior. You will want to wear business attire during the conference. However, casual attire will be accepted on Friday evening. Student What kind of workshops will you have? Who teaches them? IIEE They are industry specific and taught by entrepreneurs currently working in that field. Student Are there different competitions? How do I sign up? IIEE Yes, there are four categories of competitions; Jumpstart, Start-Up, School/Group Business and the Advanced Business Plan Competitions. Entry forms are located on our website and must be submitted by February 29, 2008. There will also be a Youth Expo competition for prize money. Students can actually exhibit their own businesses and make sales during the conference.

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Student What type of events do you have in the evening for students?

IIEE Absolutely! And you’ll be able to visit them during the expo.

IIEE We have a student lounge called “The Den” where there will be computers, MyVenture.Net (a social networking group similar to Myspace® for young entrepreneurs) games and movies. Also, on Friday evening we have the “The Business Showcase.” Students can advertise their businesses in a creative format in front of a live audience. It’s like American Idol/ So You Think You Can Dance meets American Inventor. The more creative the better!

Student Speaking of prizes, how will I know if I won any of the competitions that I entered? IIEE The winners will be announced on the very last day of the conference.

Student If I can’t come all three days, is there any other way to participate in the conference? IIEE Sure, you can come to the conference on a “one day” registration. The cost is only $100, which includes dinner and the Business Showcase.

Teachers and students at the Conference.

Student While I’m in my workshop will there be something for my teachers? IIEE There are teacher tracks throughout the day given by colleges and universities to assist teachers in choosing the right colleges for their students. We also have a special workshop on finance for the teachers. Student Do any of these colleges and universities have entrepreneurship majors? Future CEO Stars

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Does your class need money? Is your teacher looking for an effective way to raise funding for a class project? ©iStockphoto.com, Scott Hancock

Are you tired of selling cookies or candy? Do you want to avoid the hassle of having to deliver what you sell?

We have your solution! For more information have your teacher contact The Consortium for Entrepreneurship Education: [email protected]

The Consortium for Entrepreneurship Education is a qualified 501(c3) non profit corporation and, therefore follows all rules, laws, and requirements pertaining to maintaining this status.

A Successful Second Chance BY ANDREW KUTCHES

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am a 20-year old San Franciscan and I recently started my own business, Kutches Construction, a small residential remodeling company. I was interested in operating a business at a very young age. As a kid, my brother and I would sell everything from candy to water on hot summer days. We would buy a case of 35 water bottles for five dollars, and sell them for a dollar a piece, making a 30 dollar profit in a half hour. A few years later I got into some trouble and ended up at a facility run by San Francisco Juvenile Probation. I wound up taking a National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) class while I was there, and it really opened my eyes to all of the exciting opportunities that were out there for me if I worked hard and focused on my dreams. Through NFTE, I learned about the different types of businesses, targeting customers, gross and net profits, unit cost, and a lot of other things that have helped me start my own business. It was all really interesting to me, and I was at a turning point in my life and needed something positive to focus on. When I left the facility I started working in the Carpenters Union Local 22. During the time I was working as a carpenter I started a small fence-building business, and soon added painting to the services I offered. Eventually everything led me to where I am now — operating a residential construction business. I am also interested in real estate, and I’m currently looking into finding a job at a real estate firm so I can learn about the industry while growing my construction business. In 2007, NFTE gave me a Young Entrepreneur of the Year award; it was a great experience to go to New York and be honored with 30 other young entrepreneurs just like me. Although I’ve had some trouble in the past, I can honestly say now that I am blessed to be able to support myself, and I have the skills and the drive to reach whatever goals I set for myself.

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NFTE winners. From left to right: Juliun Kinsey,Tinny Roy, Andrew Kutches, and Harry Jefferson.

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Under Pressure BY JORDAN WEINGART AND TYLER YOHO

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ast spring after football practice one day everyone else was talking about getting summer jobs and we both thought, “Why work for someone else doing something you hate for little pay over the summer? There must be a better way!” We wanted to make some money but not work at minimum wage jobs, and we thought it would be fun to work together since we’re really good friends and have known each other for years. Both of us have grown up in entrepreneurial families and have seen first-hand the benefits of being your own boss. We are both students in the Academy of Entrepreneurship at Buchholz High School where we’ve learned the skills and principles about how to start and operate a business. We decided to put all these benefits to work and launch our own business. In Florida the climate causes mold and other unwanted things to grow on houses, driveways, pool areas, and virtually everywhere, so we chose to start a pressure washing business because we felt there would be plenty of customers. We began by making business cards and flyers and passing them out to friends and family as well as local businesses. We used our own pressure washers, ladders, hoses and chemicals, and we transported the equipment in our own trailer. Our first job was a trial and error process. It was also our largest job to date. We woke up at 6 a.m. to get an early start because we knew it would take at least a full day. Since we were new, we didn’t really know where to start or what to do. It took us at least an hour to actually start working. We had to leave several times to get more chemicals or equipment that we forgot. At the end of an 8-hour summer workday, we were exhausted and badly sunburned. We also didn’t finish even half of the work, so we were back the next day to finish. During the summer, we averaged three jobs per week, and now that school is back in session, we do about one job per week. We made more money than we expected, and certainly more than if we had worked at a “regular” job. Plus we have the pride of knowing that we did it ourselves and were successful. We are now researching and experimenting on developing a concrete cleaner product and plan to get a patent for it. We also want to expand our business to pressure washing roofs and need to learn more about how to do that the correct way.

Tyler Yoho and Jordan Weingart

As we completed more jobs, we learned things that made the jobs easier and faster: • Always wear hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, and comfortable shoes. • Buy supplies ahead of time rather than when you need them. • Leave everything on the trailer rather than unloading individual things each night. This not only saves time but keeps you from forgetting things. • Remember to do everything the customer asked you to do. One customer asked us to pressure wash her driveway and clean out the gutters. We finished the driveway and then remembered the gutters. We blew everything out of the gutters and it went all over the driveway, so we had to clean the driveway again. • Have extra or backup equipment so you’re not slowed down when something breaks. • Always park in a secure area—one of our power washers was stolen out of Jordan’s truck and we had to buy another one.

To be successful, you can’t be scared to promote your business. Always smile, talk, and be friendly while establishing relationships with customers—this is how you build repeat business and get referrals. Our secret to success is to find something that you love to do and figure out a way to get paid for it. If you follow this philosophy it will never really matter what your income is because you will ultimately be successful. Future CEO Stars

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BY TANNER BOWMAN Tanner Bowman

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any kids enjoy spending their summer in the pool. I enjoy spending mine outside cutting grass. I own and operate Tanner’s Turf Care. It’s a business that performs full service mowing, minor landscaping, flower bed maintenance, and brush, leaf and snow removal in the vicinity of Wichita, Kansas. Ideas for this business venture started forming in the summer before my senior year of high school, while I was working for another service business in the area. Seeing things that could easily be improved was a great form of inspiration to me. Not to mention that I had always preferred working outdoors and I prefer giving orders to taking them! From the time I set my goals, I knew I would go to great lengths to accomplish them. Staying mindful of the mental and financial dedication that would be involved was very important. The financial aspect of starting a business from scratch was my biggest challenge. At the time, I was 18 years old with absolutely no experience in dealing with loans or large amounts of money. Financing things I didn’t have the money for outright was not comfortable to me. Nonetheless, in September of 2006 I bought my first mower - a 60” Dixie Chopper. At this time, I was riding on faith that I could make Tanner’s Turf Care a success because I had yet to acquire a single customer. Indeed, the entrepreneurial spirit is one involving risks. Soon after the purchase of my Dixie, I started landing jobs, including my first significant commercial account. Because of the increase in customers, I needed more equipment. Now accustomed to incurring debt, I purchased an enclosed trailer, a 48” Walker Mower, and other items.

customers were referrals from people trying to help me get started. If I had not been personable and used soft skills with them I would not have made it. Let’s face it, people hire people they like. My first year of business is coming to a close. I like to think that it has been a success. But nothing has come easy. There were many days when my luck was so bad that I could not complete any of the jobs that I set out to do. Running a business is tough, but with the help of organizations like YEK I have learned to deal with hardships. Youth Entrepreneurs of Kansas helped me learn things that I use in my business every day. I thoroughly enjoyed going to this class because of its practicality. And thanks to them I entered college with a $5,000 scholarship. I am truly grateful for the people that help make YEK great. I owe them a debt of gratitude for the progress I have made in this past year. Overall, the biggest key to success for me has been taking calculated risks while staying positive. Having the opportunity to start a business is a privilege, and I am truly grateful that anyone in America has that chance.

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The Landscape of Success

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was a recipient of a 2005 NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award. I have owned my company since the 6th grade and have grown the company into a successful, well-known, small business in the area. DJ PowerPlay Entertainment is a mobile DJ business based out of Marengo, IL, 135 miles from my apartment in Clinton, IA, where I am in my junior year at Ashford University. The last couple years have forced me to adapt to the idea of remote operation the concepts associated with it. But I have developed many good relationships as a result and enjoyed the continuous challenge the situation presents. Since I was awarded a scholarship two years ago, quite a bit has changed in the organization. DJ PowerPlay Entertainment has grown considerably. We now cover three states across the Midwest (Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin) and are rapidly expanding. We have doubled our gross profit in 2007 and I am projecting to double that number this coming year. I’m also planning to take the website (www.djpowerplayentertainment.com) to the next level. I want to have a special login page for my clients and allow them to plan their entire event online. It will also provide them complete access to our music library. In theory, the company would be more convenient, accessible 24/7/365, and entirely paperless. This is a very exciting goal for me. In 2007, DJ PowerPlay Entertainment performed at over 40 events across the three state region with a concentration in wedding receptions and ceremonies. To expand my business I purchased a complete second system, upgraded the current audio system and hired another professional disc jockey in hopes of having performances happening simultaneously in separate locations to double our profit margin in 2008 and increase our popularity around the area.

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My Spin on Entrepreneurship BY MICHAEL REDDERSDORF

Over the last several years, I have gained a significant amount of business knowledge and management skills associated with operating a successful company. The information I’ve learned in college paired with the experience of being an owner/manager has greatly improved my chances of “surviving and thriving” in the business world upon graduation. I’ve become proficient in basic accounting, advertising, marketing, product positioning, positive employee motivation techniques and public relations. But no matter what new ideas I learn, I’m staying with the practice I’ve held since starting the company: we focus our attention on providing the client with the best service possible in the industry for an affordable price. That will never change. I would like to thank NFIB and my NFIB sponsor, Sharon Barth, for the award in 2005 and for helping me continue my education and take my business to the next level.

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A Letter from the Executive Director Dear Reader,

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irst of all I want to thank you for reading Future CEO Stars Magazine. It was created so young people like yourself can share your entrepreneurial experiences and help each other on your way to success. You are part of my “dream” that started over 25 years ago when I created the Consortium for Entrepreneurship Education. Back then most people could not even spell “entrepreneur”. I saw my dad’s business go bankrupt because he was a great salesman but didn’t have all of the entrepreneurial skills he needed to succeed. This motivated me on the path to entrepreneurship education. The Consortium started small with a few educational groups joining together to help the field of Entrepreneurship Education grow. Back then, we were just becoming aware that Entrepreneurs made this country the economic power that it is. Very few schools offered any form of entrepreneurship education or training. Thanks to the dedication and commitment of our member organizations, the Consortium has grown to over 100 strong (representing over 40,000 teachers), and the field has changed dramatically. Schools now are offering all forms of alternative education programs to support students with the Entrepreneurial spirit. I really want to encourage all of you to take part in National Entrepreneurship Week. It is a celebration of Entrepreneurship Education that we created, and we supported establishment by the US Congress. The Week is specially designed to encourage, motivate and inform students that being your own boss and pursuing your passion is very achievable and a great way to live. This nationwide movement toward giving students the tools they need to determine their own destiny, along with the week that recognizes it, is proof that you can make your dream a reality. The growth of Entrepreneurship Education and National Entrepreneurship Week are my Dreams come true! Take this opportunity… Create Your Future!

Dr. Cathy Ashmore Executive Director

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109TH CONGRESS 2D SESSION

H. RES. 699

Supporting the goals and ideals of National Entrepreneurship Week and encouraging the implementation of entrepreneurship education programs in elementary and secondary schools and institutions of higher education through the United States.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FEBRUARY 28, 2006 Mr. PRICE of North Carolina (for himself, Mr. MOLLOHAN, Mr. RAHALL, Mr. OSBORNE, Mr. LANGEVIN, Mr. KENNEDY of Rhode Island, Mr. BROWN of Ohio, Ms. BORDALLO, Mr. ETHERIDGE, Mr. CHANDLER, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. HIGGINS, Ms. ESHOO, Mr. HOLT, Ms. MATSUI, Mr. OTTER, Mr. PETERSON of Minnesota, Mr. MCINTYRE, and Mr. DAVIS of Illinois) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce

RESOLUTION Supporting the goals and ideals of National Entrepreneurship Week and encouraging the implementation of entrepreneurship education programs in elementary and secondary schools and institutions of higher education through the United States. Whereas, according to the Department of Labor, most of the new jobs created throughout the United States in the past decade have come from the creative efforts of entrepreneurs and small businesses, which have been expanding and advancing technology and fueling the recent growth in the economy; Whereas economically independent entrepreneurs are engaged citizens who work to improve the economic environment in their local communities, providing better opportunities for businesses to operate and a better environment for the human resources they need to advance their business dreams; Whereas 70% of high school students want to become entrepreneurs, and entrepreneurial skills will assist students in the future regardless of whether they work in a business owned by others or run their own business; Whereas the high interest of students in becoming entrepreneurs and the critical role entrepreneurs have played in advancing the national economy make it vital for the Nation’s schools to provide students with training in the skills which will enable them to become the entrepreneurs of the future; Whereas, through the initiative to annually observe National Entrepreneurship Week, entrepreneurial organizations promote awareness of the contributions of entrepreneurs as innovators, positive forces in the economy, and important resources for improving communities as places to live and work; and Whereas National Entrepreneurship Week will focus on the innovative ways in which entrepreneurship education can bring together the core academic, technical, and problem solving skills essential for future entrepreneurs and successful workers in future workplaces:

Now, therefore, be it Resolved, that the House of Representatives— (1) encourages the implementation of entrepreneurship education throughout the United States;

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(2) supports the goals and ideals of National Entrepreneurship Week so that the people of the United States are reminded of the contributions of entrepreneurs and so that educators are encouraged to reflect on how entrepreneurship education can improve the performance of their students; and (3) requests that the President issue a proclamation calling on the Federal Government, State and Local governments, schools, nonprofit organization, and others to observe National Entrepreneurship Week annually with special events in support of entrepreneurs and entrepreneurship education programs.

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MONDAY LIVE from Washington DC Eastern Time

Howard University Students — LIVE

Successful Young Entre10:00 AM preneurs Sharing with the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs 10:00 AM –12:00 AM

TUESDAY LIVE from Rural New York

WEDNESDAY LIVE from California

NY Rural Entrepreneurship through Action 10:30 AM Learning—Continues

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Eastern Time

through 2 PM at the Wellsville Creative Arts Center, Wellsville, NY

NY Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Skills—

Extreme Entrepreneurship Provided by Michael Simmons 12:00 PM GA Entrepreneurship Leadership Development Seminar—North Gwinnett DECA 12:30 PM MD Entrepreneurs Go To School Tour Series (EYE for Change - Baltimore) 1:00 PM

George Washington University Students— LIVE Successful Young Entrepreneurs Sharing with the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs 1 – 3 PM

Extreme Entrepreneurship Provided by Michael Simmons 3:00 PM

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VT Entrepreneurship in Economic Development. (Barre VT Community Economic Development) These Kids Mean Business Excerpts from the PBS Special

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LAUNCHING NATIONAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP WEEK 2008 at the US Congress. Elected officials, government leaders & entrepreneurs of all ages come together at the US Congress to CELEBRATE

National Entrepreneurship Week—LIVE 7:00 PM

Displays of student artwork and discussion with artists and entrepreneurs 11:00 AM BREAK 11:30 AM NY Creativity and Innovation Skills—Displays of student artwork and discussion with artists and entrepreneurs

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10:30 AM OH OUT TO SEA—Competition in Applying the Technology - NMOE 11:00 AM VT Young Entrepreneurs in the Green Mountain State—#2 11:30 AM GA Preparing Teachers for a Global Economy—Global Achievers & Georgia Department of Education 12:00 PM IL The Illinois Entrepreneurship Career Day—Illinois Institute for Entrepreneurship Education 1:00 PM

EntrePrep Summer Institute— National Council on Economic Education

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PA The Diverse Face of Erie Entrepreneurship Education, Advocates, and Transformational Projects.

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PA We Challenge You to Educate Yourself and Others on the value of Entrepreneurship in the future of Pennsylvania.

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CA Ivy Academia K-12 Charter School, Woodland Hills, CA Tatyana Berkovich,

First State Community Loan Fund Features IDAs 1:30 PM

NY Information, Media, and Technology Skills— Displays of student artwork and discussion with artists and entrepreneurs

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President * Car of the Future Competition: 4th–9th Graders present an essay or press release and their actual model to the judges.

NE Focus on a Virtual Incubator—Central Community College

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OH The Birth of An Entrepreneurship Coalition

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* E-Competition for the Ivy Top Entrepreneur Award: 6th–9th graders will give a 3–5 minute presentation of their business plan

VT Young Entrepreneurs in the Green Mountain State—#1

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ND Experiences of Entrepreneurs—Marketplace of Ideas/Marketplace for Kids

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These Kids Mean Business— Excerpts from the PBS Special

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DE Delawareans Save!

[OFF AIR]

National Museum of Education

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12:00 PM BREAK 12:30 PM NY Communication and Collaboration Skills— Displays of student artwork and discussion with artists and entrepreneurs

OH Tagging the Whales—

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CA Ivy Students will exhibit their businesses

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These Kids Mean Business

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THURSDAY LIVE from Lincoln, Nebraska

FRIDAY LIVE from Charleston, WV

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NE Imagine the Possibilities— * Energizing, Engaging, and Empowering Entrepreneurs Through Statewide 10:00 AM Collaboration (Gregg Christensen)

Thanks to our NEW Sponsors

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* Honoring Commitment to Youth Entrepreneurship (Gregg Christensen/ Tom Osborne)

WV Entrepreneurship Day at the Capitol Launch WV Governor Joe Manchin

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* Building Communities Through Youth Entrepreneurship (Tom Osborne)

SWEET Success: Lemonade Stand Lessons Learned from WV’s Youngest Entrepreneurs WV Elementary School Children and Teachers

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11:00 AM Imagine a Collaboration * Creating Opportunities for Youth Entrepreneurs (Patricia Fairchild & ESI Collaborative Partners)

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LUNCHEON KEYNOTE: Attracting and Developing Entrepreneurs in Your Town [Session 1of 3] Dave Ivans, Michigan State University

12:00 PM Imagine Experiential Learning * Using the 4-H learning model and the ESI Curriculum in clubs, camps and after school programs to ignite the spark of entrepreneurship in youth. (Patricia Fairchild, Nancy Eberle)

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How the New Economy Provides New Opportunities for Entrepreneurs [Session 2 of 3] Jeff James, Create WV Initiative

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Entrepreneurs Come in All Shapes and Sizes [Session 3 of 3] Jeff James, Create WV Initiative

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The Entrepreneurial Spirit in West Virginia M.E. Yancosek Gamble, West Virginia Development Office, Small Business Division

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Introduction to the Entrepreneurial League System® (ELS) Mark Burdette, Advantage Valley (WV, OH, KY) ELS

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A Look at West Virginia’s Three Statewide Business Plan Competitions Sharon Wagoner, WV Community and Technical College Program Coordinator (Moderator), Former WV Dreamquest Winner (Panelist) and Andrew White, Former WV Collegiate Winner (Panelist)

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Imagine Communities * Embracing Youth as the Source of Future Economic Development (Craig Schroeder, Hometown Competitiveness Partners) Imagine Camps * Where Fun, Entrepreneurship, Community Mentors, and Youth Come Together (Dennis Kahl, Dorix Lux and Camp Leaders/Coordinators)

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Imagine Schools * Embracing the Entrepreneurial Spirit (Shelly Mowinkel-Milford, Derry Trampe-Ord, Curriculum Writing Team Members)

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Imagine a New Kind of Entrepreneur (Diane Vigna, Junior League Project SEWSudanese Women Entrepreneurship Program, Youth, Adults, Home Schools)

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Imagine the Possibilities for Collaboration (Patricia Fairchild, Gregg Christensen, Career Student Organization Members/Advisors)

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Emily’s Advice E

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mily actually represents a group of entrepreneurs and educators who are willing to answer your business related questions. What do you want to know? What haven’t you been able to discover on your own? Emily is up to the challenge and wants to share her experience with you. Put Emily to the test. She is here for you! Submit your questions to [email protected]

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Dear Emily: Unfortunately there are no National Entrepreneurship Week events going on anywhere near where I live. I want to somehow get involved, what can I do? Sincerely, Hope N. Forfortune

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Dear Hope, First of all there are many events you can watch throughout the whole week on www.nationalEweek.com. Some will actually be live and others will be available through an archive of recordings. I suggest you check it out early because it does require that you have Microsoft® Media Player to view. If you want to get really active though, maybe this would be a good time to get involved with the current Entrepreneurs in your town. Is there a local business that you really think is being run well in a field that interests you? Use National Entrepreneurship Week as a reason to go meet the Entrepreneur who is running it. Tell them about the week, let them know that you admire what they have created, and ask if they could find some time to talk with you and teach you some of their tricks that make them so special. Entrepreneurs are usually very busy but they also are proud of their business and appreciate it when people appreciate what they have created. If you do get a chance to talk with them, be prepared. Have some specific questions ready, dress professionally and show them the respect they deserve for donating their valuable time to you. I think if you do this you may be amazed at the results you could end up with. You may get turned down, because like I said, Entrepreneurs are usually very busy people. But you might also end up with a mentor that could create a fantastic future for you. It takes some courage to do this but if you are serious and professional about how you go about it this could change your whole life. Be brave, prepared, professional, and respectful and your future will be in your own hands. Don’t put all your eggs in one basket though, if one turns you down, try another. If you keep trying you will find the person who was meant to help you become a Future CEO Star.

Good Luck, Emily the Entrepreneur

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Caught on Tape BY BLAKE HOUSTON

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y name is Blake Houston and I started Caught on Tape, a videography business that specializes in video taping special events. I started back at Prominent Youth, Inc. (PY) in November of 2006. PY is a nonprofit organization that pays students like me to build their own businesses based on their passions. I had about six years of previous video camera experience making my own short films and filming events for my family. My partner, Mychael Washam, and I started the business with just the video equipment we already owned. But our goal has always been to expand, and by investing profits back into the company we have managed to set up our own office and purchase a new high definition camera and a professional G5 computer. Our office has now taken on the look of a small studio. Caught on Tape has made corporate videos, weddings, slideshows and more. Actually running Caught on Tape has probably been more difficult and frustrating than I had expected when I was going into the business development process. It has truly been a learning experience. I go to college at the University of Missouri – Kansas City and yes, it can be very difficult to balance the business and school. Regardless, I think it has given me a discipline that ties in with my studies. My major in college is in film, so my studies are definitely an influence on Caught on Tape. For me, every shot counts and it’s very personal because I know that my client is basically seeing through my eyes. It’s also tricky, because there’s little margin for error. If I were to make a drastic mistake while working a client’s wedding, there’d be no easy way to fix it. And needless to say, my customer wouldn’t be very happy. What has helped me most in building my business is having a mentor. His name is Mr. Robert Dunn. I learn so much just from sitting with him and asking him questions. He’s very patient and he’s able to answer any technical question I can throw at him. I am extremely grateful for the time and the knowledge he has shared with me.

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Another influence has been my father, Cy Houston. My motto is one that he taught me and it goes like this: “You put your signature on whatever you do.” I consider Caught On Tape a representation of my integrity and me.

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Experiencing Entrepreneurship BY MICHELLE WALKER

There are many benefits/rewards to being an entrepreneur – contribution to our national and global economies, applying what you learn in class in fun and creative ways, and independent financial success. Virtual Business Challenge Winners A personal reward is ownership. The self hy all the excitement about entreconfidence generated from underpreneurship? Should I participate taking a project of interest and in the development of entrepreneurial assuming the risks to be successful skills? How can I develop knowledge is indescribable. and skills for success as an owner of a business? Perhaps these are ques- DECA Inc understands the excitetions you want answered but have not ment of entrepreneurship and the importance of developing entreasked. preneurial skills in a student. Most There are many reasons for the growing importantly DECA provides unique interest in entrepreneurship. Many of the ways for you to apply the knowledge new jobs created are by entrepreneurs and skills needed to be successful employing others to work in their small and innovative business owners. business. Plus, the skills that help someMany DECA sponsored activities one become a successful entrepreneur allow future entrepreneurs to particiare important to anyone who wishes to pate in online business challenges, have a successful career—organizing, run a real business venture in your prioritizing, performing their responsibillocal community, develop a proposal ities, and coordinating the tasks of emfor a new business and present it to ployees. Skills for effective employees entrepreneurs, design a plan to start and entrepreneurs include communicaan Internet marketing business, and tion, financial management, creativity communicate the benefits of entrepreand innovation, problem solving, risk neurship to others. taking, and vision. Your innovativeness and creativity will be the foundation for Participation in DECA’s entrepreneurship activities allows students to see tomorrow’s businesses. what other students do and learn from

their personal experience, develop their entrepreneurship skills and connect with successful entrepreneurs. It can be the first step to making your dream come true as an entrepreneur. Why not [X]perience the Difference with DECA as an entrepreneur! For more information about the entrepreneurship competitive events, visit www.DECA.org

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The Big Bang Effect Entrepreneurship Promotion in Québec BY JOSÉE-ANN CLOUTIER

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imple Ideas Fuel Big Successes!” was the theme for National Entrepreneurship Day (NED) celebrated across Québec on November 16th. 2007 marked the second annual celebration. The purpose of the day is to highlight how our ideas, interests and dreams are the seed from which our actions evolve. Since Québec’s priority is to develop an entrepreneurial culture starting as young as 6 years of age, they have invested in sensitizing young people through various measures in developing entrepreneurial skills. NED is a day to galvanize our energy and celebrate those who have taken the entrepreneurial plunge while empowering and encouraging others to begin turning their dreams into reality. With the support of teachers, community organizations, entrepreneurs, parents, Entrepreneurship Awareness and Promotion Officers (EAPOs) and other youth, young people are encouraged to recognize their entrepreneurial qualities that are already innate but that may need some igniting.

A panel of four entrepreneurs share their experiences in Charlevoix, Québec. Entrepreneurial skills such as creativity, leadership and self-confidence are sharpened by practice. By designating a day

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and a week to entrepreneurship, Quebec is providing the freedom necessary for young people to try out their ideas - since there is encouragement to just do it! The first leap may be making that first phone call, writing the idea on paper, organizing a meeting with those who can help move the process forward.

and steps in starting a business. They also learned more about the experiences and challenges entrepreneurs face.

You may be wondering how the EAPOs are promoting the entrepreneurial spirit for NED. The following are some concrete examples of A humorous play about a business adjusting events and activities that the height of chair legs in Rimouski, Québec. were organized during the week leading up to NED. Because there are 94 EAPOs, this is just Other highlights of the week included conthe tip of the iceberg of what took place tests, theatrical performances presented on NED. For more details on more events by professional thespians on entreprethat were sponsored, see the December neurial qualities, young entrepreneurs 2007 issue. sharing their experiences at forums and conferences as panelists, young entrepreRally races are an excellent activity neurs pairing with students for the day, that engages students to be out in gala celebrations, awards and activities their community to learn firsthand in the format of “speed dating” with an about entrepreneurship. An imentrepreneurial twist (of course!). portant aspect is the partnerships created in the community. High For more information on NED school students from both French or on the Youth Entrepreneurship and English sectors gathered Challenge contact Josée-Ann Cloutier, together to learn about entrepre- Provincial Coordinator for Youth neurs in their communities and Entrepreneurship (Anglophone sector) at how they contribute to the social [email protected] and economic fabric. An organized outing with high school students where they met with young entrepreneurs, the business centre, and organizations that help finance business start-ups along with other small businesses in the community. The students discovered the necessary elements Future CEO Stars

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ome might find it unique to learn that a college freshman like Michelle Canfield operates her own business. Perhaps even more unique is the type of business she runs. Ms. Canfield is entering her second year of making “Pet-Pourri”, a functional craft product she makes by dipping stuffed animals into scented paraffin. In 2006, while attending Bolivar-Richburg Central School, Bolivar, NY, Ms. Canfield said she discovered the “Pet-Pourri” concept while attending a local craft fair. She met a woman who sold a similar product. The woman told Ms. Canfield that she was getting out of the craft business for personal reasons. Ms. Canfield decided that she would pick up where others left off.

The Sweet Smell of Success BY KIP DOYLE

Ms. Canfield began going to lawn sales and putting ads in the newspaper - doing anything she could do to find small stuffed animals to use as a base for her products. Each Pet-Pourri product is created by taking stuffed animals and dipping them in a slow cooker filled with melted paraffin. Excess paraffin is then removed and the product then cools and hardens. The stuffed animals will be firm from the paraffin but will retain their original shape and look, making them appropriate for a shelf or mantle. The “Pet-Pourri”, as Ms. Canfield has dubbed them, can take the place of burning candles because of the strength of their scent. Simply place your favorite “Pet-Pourri” stuffed animal in a room and the fragrance takes over. “People really seem to like them. They really capture people’s attention,” she said. Ms. Canfield uses holiday scents like mistletoe and pine over the Christmas season, and scents like lilac and spring rain for Easter. The popularity of “Pet-Pourri” has grown as Ms. Canfield has attended more craft fairs with her product. “I have a lot of repeat customers come to the craft shows looking for me,” she said. Ms. Canfield often forwards her customers to her company website, where her offers include customized “Pet-Pourri”.

Michelle Canfield’s Pet-Pourri

Ms. Canfield runs a small “Pet-Pourri” department in a store within her parent’s Canfield’s Lawn Equipment Sales and Service shop in Shinglehouse, PA and also provides the product on-line. As a senior at Bolivar-Richburg, Ms. Canfield was awarded the $2000 NFIB/Jim and Mim Herr Young Entrepreneur Award because of her business concept. She now attends college at St. Bonaventure University. “Pet-Pourri” will be featured locally through publications and programs taking place at area schools and the Wellsville Creative Arts Center during National Entrepreneurship Week. The future of “Pet-Pourri” appears bright as Ms. Canfield’s customer base continues to grow. To order “Pet-Pourri” online, go to www.canfieldslawn.com/Pet-Pourri/products.html Future CEO Stars

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Leveraging Experience Well Beyond Your Years BY BRIAN ACORD

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oung entrepreneurs face a set of problems caused by inexperience, lack of contacts, and limited exposure to business of any kind. Unfortunately, too many would-be teen entrepreneurs listen to the wrong advice, become overwhelmed and frustrated and give up well short of their dream of starting their own business. Since 1996 Young Entrepreneurs of America (www.yeabiz.com) has been helping teenage entrepreneurs leverage their strengths and overcome the unique hurdles of starting a teen business. Here are a few tips that YEA offers to “educate and motivate the next generation of entrepreneurs.”™ Start Early Don’t wait until you have all the money and all the experience you need to ensure success…by then it will be too late to take the risk. Take a chance now with a good idea and learn from the experience. Previous winners of YEA’s Young Entrepreneur Award started their first business as early as 6th grade. Recognize Your Strengths As a teenage entrepreneur you have a number of strengths that work in your favor. You have a tremendous amount of energy, are very close to the key teenage demographic, aren’t afraid to try new things, have a fresh perspective, can work nights and weekends, have very little to lose over a failed startup, and most adults would generally like to provide a helping hand to

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get you started. The truth is there is never a bad time to start a good business so consider your strengths and get going. Find a Supportive Mentor Look around your community and identify successful, local entrepreneurs. Do a little research on their backgrounds and their companies and make a list of those who you would like to get to know. Then call them up, introduce yourself and ask for 15 minutes of their time to get their feedback on your idea. Go to their office on time and dressed for success and give them your best pitch. Try this with a few entrepreneurs and see which ones were the most eager to help and which ones you got along with the best. Work On Your Business Every Day Make sure you take your business seriously. Keep good financial records, set goals and track your success towards those goals. Develop a weekly or monthly reporting system that you can share with your mentors and other key business associates and make sure you schedule time each day to focus on your top priorities. Running your own business requires a lot of work; starting a new business requires even more effort. The key is to generate traction and move forward in a substantial manner every day.

provide. They pay themselves minimum wage and don’t expect to do much more than break even. You must recognize that you are providing a valuable service and/or a needed product. You must do a good job for your customers and they should pay you a fair market price. Don’t discount your price because you are a teenager. Put Yourself In Your Business Regardless of what type of business you decide to start, your company is a reflection of who you are. Don’t be afraid to give your business a little personality. Your creativity and energy should show through your logo, your name, your marketing materials, and your daily operations. Show gratitude to your mentors, your employees, your customers and everyone who helps your business grow and you will realize a stronger desire for others to help you as well. This Article Sponsored by the Utah State Office of Education

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