Former Biz Kid opens business incubator

Check out Richard Foster, profiled in a past episode of Biz Kid$….he’s about to launch a new co-working space for entrepreneurs in Long Island: http://www.newsday.com/business/mineola-business-incubator-readies-for-feb-launch-1.4437140 Good luck Richard!  

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How to keep 2013 financial resolutions

So Biz Kid do you have any financial resolutions for 2013?  If not, let us help you out.  Here are three to consider: Have $0.00 in consumer debt – if you have any loans or credit cards pay them off … read more

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Give the gift of Biz Kid$!

Get 20% off all clothing and products in the Biz Kid$ store:  http://store.bizkids.com/ Place your order now in time for Christmas! Enter discount code at checkout:  BK blog

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Taylor Swift will NOT be going bankrupt

With so many examples of celebrities crashing and burning their way into bankruptcy it’s refreshing to see a celebrity use their $$ wisely.  Here’s how Taylor Swift is managing her millions: http://www.gobankingrates.com/savings-account/cma-loser-taylor-swift-winner-saving-money/

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Empact Summit rocked it for entrepreneurship education

Last week Biz Kid$ attended the Empact Summit in Washington, DC, where many key organizations gathered to discuss how to increase entrepreneurship in America.  Each delegate was hand-picked based on their contribution to the entrepreneurial eco-system. Everyone there concurred — … read more

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‘Build Your Social Biz’ contest launches for social entrepreneurs!

‘Build Your Social Biz’ contest, sponsored by Ernst & Young, is launched!  Got an idea to build a business and help your community with the proceeds?  Enter the latest Biz Kid$ contest, on our website, and you could win thousands! … 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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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 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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Your Dream Job is Closer than You Think

We all have dream jobs. Perhaps you want to be an astronaut, or a movie star, or the President of the United States. Chances are, when you dream about the career you wish you had, you think it’s impossible. But … read more

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Introducing: The Biz Kid$ Piggy Hunt

The Biz Kid$ episodes you know and love will soon be part of a treasure hunt for financial literacy! The Biz Kid$ Piggy Hunt is a collaboration of Biz Kid$ and Horizon Credit Union of Spokane Valley, Washington. Josh Allison … read more