When Rae witnesses an ice cream-and-doggie mishap, she's inspired to create a big-scale solution to help get dogs clean. Rae draws on her determination, resilience, and courage until she -- and everyone else in her community -- learns just what it means to be an entrepreneur.

Making money takes hard work and determination. This informative nonfiction book encourages readers to learn some of the basic skills for earning and saving money through moneymaking projects, entrepreneurship, patents on their own creative ideas, and fund-raising. With an emphasis on mathematic concepts such as interest and percentage, readers will have the tools they need to kick start responsible personal finances. Through Time For Kids© content,...

"The leaves are falling. The snow is accumulating. The grass is growing. Weeds are overtaking the garden. Each of these things is an opportunity to make some cold, hard cash. Many people may be willing to pay someone to help them with tasks around their yard. In this title, readers will learn the importance of advertising their business, paying close attention to detail, and pricing their services in a fair yet competitive way. A list of supplies...

Many motivated youngsters are always trying to think up new ways to make some extra money. Running a bake sale can be a simple and lucrative business with the proper planning and organization. Young people learn all the steps to run a successful bake sale and get some useful tips and a handy checklist as well.

"An age-appropriate guide encourages the development of confident and responsible money skills, providing case examples, sidebars, and attitude recommendations that demonstrate how to achieve security in today's challenging job market." --

"Shopping at yard sales is one of America's favorite weekend pastimes. Budding entrepreneurs with a willingness to work hard can capitalize on this trend and make some money. Real economic concepts, such as supply and demand, are covered while readers learn the ins and outs of planning, buying supplies, advertising, and other tools of any successful business."--

"Explains how to start a recycling business and discusses such topics as business plans, budgets, supply and demand, and expenses and profits."--

"Behind every business is a passionate person with a big idea. Anyone can turn their interest into a product or service with a good work ethic and some guidance! Ambitious readers will gravitate to this awesome guide to business building. Step-by-step instructions accompanied by photographs give young entrepreneurs the basic skills that go into any successful business. Incredible ideas and tips are springboards for readers creativity. They ll create...

"One person's trash is another person's treasure. Sometimes people want to get rid of things from their home but don't want those things to be thrown away or wasted. However, they also don't want the work of planning and executing a yard sale. In this volume, readers will learn how to plan a yard sale, not only for their own unwanted possessions but for their neighbors' and friends' possessions, too. A complete list of supplies, such as price stickers...

Profiles business owners who began their businesses between the ages of seven and twelve, describes simple methods of starting a business, and includes tips on accounting and advertising.