Starting a Micro Business
Advice to get a teenager started in launching a micro business. Includes ideas, how to create a business plan, avoiding pitfalls, starting with little or no money, and stories of teenage micro business owners.
Table of Contents:
Introduction: What’s Different About This Book?
Chapter One: What is a Micro Business?
- Characteristics of Micro Businesses
- Simple and Fast Start Up
- One Worker
- Sole Proprietorship
- Little Start Up Money Needed
- Home-Based
- Low Risk
- Manageable
- Purpose to Learn and Earn
Chapter Two: Getting an Idea: A Collection of Micro Business Ideas Best for Teenagers
- Ideas for Micro Businesses
- Avoiding Scams
Chapter Three: Problems and Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them
- The Problem with Products
- Solutions for Problems With Products
- The Problems With Service Businesses
- Solutions for Service Businesses
- The Problem With Partners
Chapter Four: Plan It First: Writing a Business Plan
- Business Concept
- Marketing Plan
- Financial Plan
- Example Business Plan
- Product Business Example
Chapter Five: Financing Your Business Without Breaking the Bank
- What Do You Need to Start a Micro Business?
- No Money Down
- The Problem With Debt
- Where Will the Money Come From?
- Start Without Risk
Chapter Six: Taking Care of Business: Extra Information to Get You Started
- Home-based Business Series
- Babysitting
- Cleaning
- House Sitter
- Food Preparation
- Lawn Care
- Pet Sitting
- Self Publishing
- Sewing
- Web Design
Chapter Seven: Encouragement: Final Words to Motivate You
- Keep Learning
- Keep It Manageable
- Learning Has Benefits
- You Can Do This
- Get an Encourager
- Persevere and Press On
- Share Your Story
Book Title | Starting a Micro Business |
Publisher: | Ambassador Publishing |
Author | Carol Topp, CPA |
Advice to get a teenager started in launching a micro business. Includes ideas, how to create a business plan, avoiding pitfalls, starting with little or no money, and stories of teenage micro business owners.
Table of Contents:
Introduction: What’s Different About This Book?
Chapter One: What is a Micro Business?
- Characteristics of Micro Businesses
- Simple and Fast Start Up
- One Worker
- Sole Proprietorship
- Little Start Up Money Needed
- Home-Based
- Low Risk
- Manageable
- Purpose to Learn and Earn
Chapter Two: Getting an Idea: A Collection of Micro Business Ideas Best for Teenagers
- Ideas for Micro Businesses
- Avoiding Scams
Chapter Three: Problems and Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them
- The Problem with Products
- Solutions for Problems With Products
- The Problems With Service Businesses
- Solutions for Service Businesses
- The Problem With Partners
Chapter Four: Plan It First: Writing a Business Plan
- Business Concept
- Marketing Plan
- Financial Plan
- Example Business Plan
- Product Business Example
Chapter Five: Financing Your Business Without Breaking the Bank
- What Do You Need to Start a Micro Business?
- No Money Down
- The Problem With Debt
- Where Will the Money Come From?
- Start Without Risk
Chapter Six: Taking Care of Business: Extra Information to Get You Started
- Home-based Business Series
- Babysitting
- Cleaning
- House Sitter
- Food Preparation
- Lawn Care
- Pet Sitting
- Self Publishing
- Sewing
- Web Design
Chapter Seven: Encouragement: Final Words to Motivate You
- Keep Learning
- Keep It Manageable
- Learning Has Benefits
- You Can Do This
- Get an Encourager
- Persevere and Press On
- Share Your Story