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Communicating that Great Idea

What do you think the major difference is between Biz Kids with great ideas and Biz Kids who have turned their great ideas into a trail of success? Any ideas? If I were to take a guess, one huge difference … read more

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Hedgehogs and Entrepreneurship

Have you ever heard of the “hedgehog principle”? The term comes from one of the best-selling business books of all time, Good to Great by Jim Collins. In it, Collins describes his research defining what it means to be a … read more

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Summer Jobs

June is here, and with it comes the long-awaited summer job! So this week, we thought we would dive into the waters of seasonal employment. So what kind of jobs can you get for a summer, anyway? Lifeguards, nannies, and … read more

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Good Design & The Young Entrepreneur

Let’s face it: in business, most of us judge a book by its cover. If you have a stack of pizza menus in front of you, which one will you choose? Probably the one with the best pictures and most … read more

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Growing Pains

John D. Rockefeller once said, “I believe that every right implies a responsibility; every opportunity, an obligation; every possession, a duty.” In the world of youth entrepreneurship, the new obligations that come with success can be overwhelming. At Biz Kid$, we … read more

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The Innovative Race to First

There is a much-loved term in the world of entrepreneurship called “first mover advantage.” The first mover advantage is the head start that is gained by being the very first person to enter a market or create a product. Steve … read more

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The Most Important 6 Seconds of Your Job Search

In a job market like ours today, news about job hunting, resume building, and interview preparation are rampant. But a recent article caught our eye this week that made us think about resumes, and the competition that job seekers have … read more

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The Great Myth of the Tax Refund

Tax day passed a week ago, and in just enough time for your parents to recover from their sleep-deprived, last minute tax filing, refunds will begin to arrive in mailboxes across the country in a matter of days. If you … read more

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Credit Scores 101

“A FICO score above 700 is required.” “We reserve the right to perform a credit check.” “Excellent credit required.”  How often do you hear statements like this? Do they leave you scratching your head? What is a credit score, anyway, … read more

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Budgets, Evolved.

What comes to mind when you hear the word “budget?” For some, pictures of envelopes stuffed with cash are the standard. For others, detailed Excel documents are a must. From the halls of congress to the Velcro wallets of tweens, … read more

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The allure of the shiny new purchase

So you want to buy that shiny new iPad? Or a sweet electric guitar? You just can’t stop thinking about going on a dream shopping spree? We hear the same financial advice all the time: separate your wants and your … read more

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It’s a Job to Get a Job!

Resumes, applications, and interviews, oh my! Hunting for your first job is a feat in itself, and it pays to be prepared. Biz Kid$ Season 5 has just begun to air around the country, and one of our new episodes, … read more