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A few months ago we gave you a list of tools and resources to help you get your business streamlined. That was a very popular post and one we’ve referenced frequently for our budding business owners. Here to help is another list of additional resources. Think of this as “Stage 2” resources, because we know that your business has grown …
Shark Tank! Shark Tank! There was intense competition last week during Be Your Own Boss summer camp. The campers learned all the ins and outs of starting and running a business. The week was capped off by a mini pitch session, similar to the show “Shark Tank”. Below, we share some of the best pitches from the competition. http://youtu.be/5kCIrLdLV60 http://youtu.be/W7PACd_reQo …
We have our winners!! Sorry — we’re not going to share the names yet. You’ll have to wait until September to find out the winners of our youth business competition. In the meantime, I’d like to share an insiders’ look at the judging process and how we end up with our winners. (If you want more info on the competition …
Each month we take one financial concept and offer our customers a deep dive. In recent months we’ve worked through needs versus wants, talked about investing, and explored budgeting. Now we’re taking a step back to include a concept that Young Americans is exploring and growing into. July’s Concept of the Month is Entrepreneurship! Getting started Each year Young Americans …
This is a guest post by Nyla Higgs, a 10-year-old owner of Aahhh 2 J’s Lemonade, and bank customer. Read below how she is growing her business while supporting the businesses of other young entrepreneurs. For my 10th birthday party I wanted to go to Sweet and Sassy. There they do your hair and your nails and you get to …
There is a young person in your life right now who could be eligible for a great opportunity! Young Americans Center is seeking applications from youth business owners. Winners will get up to $1,500, plus be matched with a local business mentor. Playing a vital role As an engaged adult in this community you have an important role to play: …
Young entrepreneurs are popping up everywhere! We hosted nearly a dozen business owners at Young Americans on Saturday, May 18 for the Lemonade Day Denver Best Tasting Contest. Sweet and sour Every year, thousands of young people set up their card tables and pour lemonade for thirsty customers across Denver. This year, Lemonade Day Denver takes place on Sunday, June …
A unique and amazing collaboration is taking place near 11th and Speer. Over the course of eight weeks, Young Americans and Galvanize are partnering to benefit young entrepreneurs and coding students, that will culminate with amazing results. Design from the ground up Ten young business owners from Young Americans were selected to participate in this pilot program. …
It’s that time of year again. Every spring, thousands of youngsters break out the water pitcher and sugar jar, drag out the card table, design a sign, and start selling lemonade. It’s time for Lemonade Day Denver! A great partnership Young Americans is once again partnering with Lemonade Day Denver to encourage young people to start businesses early. Lemonade Day …
Show me the money Every year, Young Americans gives away more than $1,800. This year, we’ll be giving away more than $3,500! That money is given as cash prizes to the winners and finalists of our youth business competition, the Celebration for Young Entrepreneurs. Each spring, we scour Colorado for young business owners, ages 6 to 21. Anyone in this …
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