Girls and Young Women Entrepreneurs: True Stories about Starting and Running a Business, Plus How You Can Do It Yourself [Paperback]

Frances A. Karnes (Author), Suzanne M. Bean (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1997 | Age Level: 11 and up | Grade Level: 6 and up

Including first-person stories, advice and insights, as well as problem-solving strategies, these true stories inspire all young people to think like entrepreneurs, be creative, take positive risks, identify their talents, and focus on their futures. Photos Ages 11 and up. Pub: 10/97. .

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From School Library Journal

Grade 6 UpAIn the same format as Girls and Young Women Leading the Way (1993) and Girls and Young Women Inventing (1995, both Free Spirit), this inspirational book introduces dozens of young female entrepreneurs ranging in age from 9 to 25, and offers advice and instruction for others wishing to start a business. In addition to the personal narratives, a detailed and current annotated list for further reading, a glossary of business terms, and contact information (including Internet addresses) for organizations relevant to young people in business are appended. The stories stress the young women's personal satisfaction of entrepreneurship, rather than the profit angle. Black-and-white photographs of the contributors appear alongside their narratives. The authors make starting a business sound like an irresistible adventure. Steps they suggest include brainstorming for ideas, developing a business plan, and finding support and investors. Other sections address nonprofit organizations, what incorporation means, and other legal and practical issues.ARebecca O'Connell, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, PA
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 11 and up
  
• Paperback: 200 pages
• Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing (November 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1575420228
• ISBN-13: 978-1575420226
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,814,244 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars wonderful motivater for young females, June 21, 1998

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This review is from: Girls and Young Women Entrepreneurs: True Stories about Starting and Running a Business, Plus How You Can Do It Yourself (Paperback)

This book is a must for young females. It begins with the stories of successful girls and young women entrepeneurs. These are written by the young girls themselves. The book then gives hints and information how to start your own business. It is an easy read and focuses on successes of young ladies irregardless of race, socio-economic status, and location. Perfect for young girl support groups, scouting, gifted and talented classes, or other groups that could benefit from positive role models.