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Originally written by Arthur Bochner when he was just 13 with his mom, financial planner Adriane G. Berg, this was the first book to take kids step-by-step through the process of starting their own businesses. Now 24 and a successful political speechwriter, Arthur teams up with his kid sister, Rose, on a completely revised, updated edition to the basics of becoming an entrepeneur, offered in a smart, entertaining style just right for kids age 8-14. This fun and fact-filled volume includes: *cartoons, quizzes, games, and stories about starting up a business and making money from it *How to use eBay and other Internet resources *Ideas for donating to nonprofits and helping the environment *Descriptions of 20 super businesses to start right now (such as lemonade stands, lawn mowing, garage sales) *Ten basic business skills kids need to know: Speaking up for what you want; Business budgets; Record keeping, research, and filing; Telephoning; Negotiating; Putting it in writing; Marketing, advertising, and publicity; Networking; Working with others, even parents. Reviews "A useful presentation of the 'big picture' of business and of the skills necessary for the young entrepreneur...a good source of information." Voice of Youth Advocates "A must-buy for all kids who need extra money...It will help them earn their own money instead of asking for a larger allowance." Amazon.com reader