Entrepreneurship

Introduction

Many kids dream of starting their own businesses, but most don’t know where to start. We’ll show you how to become a young entrepreneur, from brainstorming new ideas, to marketing a product, selling to customers, and making a profit. Get inspired with stories of social entrepreneurs, green businesses, and kid millionaires — each sharing their secrets on life as a Biz Kid.

You’ll learn

How to come up with a unique idea
How to write a business plan
About business structures
Four P’s of marketing
How to negotiate
How to make a profit

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Video Clips & Lesson Plans for Entrepreneurship

Growing a Business

Episode 124

Building and Growing a Business

From start-up on up! Follow the Biz Kid$ as they learn the necessary steps for building and growing a new business. You learn how having the basics in place can make all the difference. Meet celebrity...

Episode 206

The Art of Negotiation

Discover strategies for effective negotiations with your parents, teachers, friends, siblings, and bosses. Even if you are simply working out the shared schedule with your brother to walk the dog,...

Episode 502

Business Structures

What structure is right for your future business? It’s not just “incorporated” anymore. Join us and learn about LLCs, sole proprietorships, partnerships, and more. Examine the pros and cons of...

Episode 507

What’s in the Books?

Poor record-keeping adds up to lost money. This episode examines bookkeeping and accounting, income and expenses, profit and loss, and gives tips on how to get over math anxiety (in case you have...

Episode 305

Escape the Box

What do you do when opportunity knocks? Learn how to recognize and act on new opportunities in your life and to be creative in problem solving. Meet five young entrepreneurs who all thought 'outside...

Episode 506

Businesses That Give Back

Get to know some businesses that are giving back in big ways, including up-and-coming entertainer Cymphonique, who helps encourage positive self-esteem for girls. Learn from socially conscious...

Episode 512

Businesses Going Green

Going green is worthwhile, and good for the bottom line. Explore the profitable side of going green, and learn how to distinguish between what’s hype and what’s hip. Meet two college grads who...

Episode 513

All in the Family

Does your family talk marketing over meatloaf? Do you know someone who tracks revenue at the family reunion? Family-run businesses come in all shapes and sizes whether you’re a mom-and-pop shop or...

Episode 203

Building Your Business Online

In today’s world, great tools are available to build a business online. The Biz Kids investigate the advantages and pitfalls with online-based businesses. See the success of a young graphic...

Episode 213

Learning from Failure

Have you ever made a decision you regret? Let the Biz Kids show you how mistakes can actually make you stronger and more successful. Meet several business owners who all learned from their mistakes...

Starting a Business

Episode 112

Introducing Entrepreneurs

You’ll discover an entrepreneur is someone who sees a financial opportunity and acts upon it. Find out the qualities that makes an entrepreneur successful. Meet an entrepreneur who turned his...

Episode 108

How to Succeed in Biz-ness

A business can be anything from babysitting to owning vending machines. You’ll discover the three key steps to success: identify a need, make a plan to fill the need, and take action. Join us as we...

Episode 201

Have a Plan, Stan!

Explore the different elements of a business plan and see why it's crucial to devleop a plan before you start your business. Meet a teen who opened a snow-cone shack, another who makes candles, and...

Episode 211

The Marketing Mix

Now that you’ve decided to start a business, how will you market it? Let the Biz Kids help you understand the four P’s of marketing: product, price, place and promotion. Learn how “Exclusive...

Episode 122

Sell, Sell, Sell (The Science of Sales)

All sales final! Join the Biz Kid$ in sales training as they explore effective sales techniques. Discover the traits common to all good salespeople. You’ll meet several entrepreneurs who demonstrate...

Episode 123

Understanding Income and Expenses

Go with the cash flow. The Biz Kid$ watch the ebb and flow of income and expenses. Join them and you’ll learn proven methods for getting expenses under control while growing income with new ideas,...

Episode 117

Understanding Business Ethics

Do the right thing! You’ll learn with the Biz Kid$ as they examine several aspects of ethics in business. You’ll also see the downside of not following ethical business practices. In this...

Episode 604

Money Really Does Grow On Trees

Opportunities to make money are all around you. From products to services, offline to online, and the basics to the bizarre -- this episode explores ways to bring in the bucks if you're too young to...

Episode 605

Can Money Buy Happiness?

Yes, if you're the one giving it away. Hear heart-warming stories of how kids identified a need in their community and used an entrepreneurial mindset to solve it. Be inspired by their ingenuity, and...

Episode 126

Social Entrepreneurs

Join the Biz Kid$ and you’ll meet social visionaries who use business skills to make changes in their communities. Their focus is on people instead of profits. Meet a 12-year old who's helping...

Episode 405

Crash Course on Starting a Business

So you’ve got an idea – now what? Check out this quick, but comprehensive course on business basics. The crash course involves finding a good idea, getting funded, marketing your product or...

Episode 209

The Green Economy & You

Join the Biz Kids on a green mission and discover your impact on the environment. Explore different ways to become part of the green economy and learn how there’s green to be made in thinking green....