Are you mad about museums? Nuts over the “Nutcracker?” A total Broadway buff? No need to swoon from the sidelines. It’s easy to get one step closer to your guilty pleasure, thanks to these juicy jobs and volunteer roles in

16-year-old Eva Baker of TeensGotCents has financial savvy to spare—and she’s sharing it with us in today’s guest post! Check it out: Money Management Made Easy A 2011 Charles Schwab survey found that 35% of teenagers do not know how … Continue reading →

The key to making a name for yourself these days? Versatility, versatility, versatility. Being a multi-hyphenate is key to building your personal brand (and your fortune!)—and no one does it better than these up-and-coming celebrity entrepreneurs.

Some of the most famous trailblazers in our country can be categorized as entrepreneurs. Sure, there are entrepreneurs in the corporate world (like Donald Trump), but there are entrepreneurs in practically every industry—nonprofits, the arts, restaurants, and so forth. These … Continue reading →

When it comes to building a business or venture, flexibility is key to its success. Why? Because things change, plans change…the world changes, and if you’re not willing to adapt to what’s happening around you, you might not stand the … Continue reading →

What comes to mind when you hear the word “networking?” Do you think of a cocktail party and a room full of suits? Does the word get you excited, or make you

Whether you’re running a small business out of your garage or have your sights set on being on the 20 Under 20 list of young business mavens next year, working with the right collaborator or partner can be a smart … Continue reading →

Some schools are starting to offer classes in entrepreneurship. Those schools understand that giving teens like you the information and tools to have an “entrepreneurial mindset” will only benefit them later in life, no matter what career they find themselves … Continue reading →

As an entrepreneur, a key to being successful is to get other people excited about your idea. And to do that, it’s imperative that you don’t undersell yourself. If you act modest or  timid or hold back because you’re afraid … Continue reading →

Alright, Heart of Gold entrepreneurs — it’s time to talk money. As in, how much you have for your business, how much you need for your business, and how much you hope to make through your business. The reason talking

On Heart of Gold’s Build Your Dream channel, young entrepreneurs can find all kinds of important resources, such as an Entrepreneur Tool Box — and stories from teens who are making their dreams come true.  We know that even the … Continue reading →

Have you ever thought about who would be in your personal Jedi High Counsel to advise you on all things regarding your business? The people that you rely on to give you advice about your start-up company will have a … Continue reading →

How’s your business plan writing going? If you’ve been following our ongoing series on Business Plan Basics for Teen Entrepreneurs, you know that so far we’ve walked you through the steps to writing out your Business

When entrepreneurs put all their time, energy, and sometimes money into launching their service or product, it’s no wonder that many are anxious to see their business thrive, and fast. But placing high expectations on getting quick results can lead … Continue reading →

When it comes to the actual day-to-day running of a small business, Operations is where it’s at. That’s because Operations refers to the tangible, physical aspects of selling your goods or your services, on an ongoing basis.

Too often, first-time entrepreneurs get the idea in their head that they have to do everything — create, market, sell — all by themselves. The problem with this theory? No matter how smart, talented, and organized you are, it’s nearly … Continue reading →

This month’s Business Plan Basics for Teen Entrepreneurs is the ever-important Marketing Plan. As more and more people continue to shun the traditional career path in favor of pursuing the exciting path of bringing their own big ideas to life, the competition for

The world is always changing, so it only makes sense that we should be open to doing the same.

This month’s Business Plan Basics for Teen Entrepreneurs is all about how to write up a Competitive Analysis

This month we continue with Business Plan Basics for Teen Entrepreneurs, our ongoing series that breaks down the nuts and bolts of outlining your big business idea, your goals, and your approach for making them happen. So far, we’ve covered the Business … Continue reading →

As far as visionary, social entrepreneurs who have changed the world through their big ideas go, Wendy Kopp is certainly up there with the best of them. Wendy Kopp founded Teach for America, a national teacher recruitment program which seeks to … Continue reading →

As part of our Business Plan Basics for Teen Entrepreneurs series, we’re going in deep, looking at what a business plan – a written plan outlining your idea, your goals, and your approach for making them happen – actually is and … Continue reading →

Last month, we introduced the concept of a Business Plan – a written plan outlining your idea, your goals, and your approach for making them happen – for teen entrepreneurs. We gave you 10 great questions to reflect on to … Continue reading →

“I want to work for a company that contributes to and is part of the community. I want something not just to invest in. I want something to believe in.” – Anita Roddick In reading this quote by Anita Roddick, … Continue reading →

Have a great idea for a business venture? If so, you’re not alone. Millions of would-be entrepreneurs dream and scheme every day about the ideas they’d love to bring to life. But why doesn’t every inspiring idea make it from … Continue reading →