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 en·tre·pre·neur 
one who organizes, manages, and assumes the risks of a business or enterprise 
From Merriam-Webster Online 

 

    

       

  

Interested in earning some money;  Interested in working at home and beyond; Interested in being your own boss?  This is what being an entrepreneur is all about.  And most importantly, having fun, too!  It doesn't matter what your age, your experience level, or how much money you have.  You can be a big boss or a little boss; a partime boss or a fulltime boss. 

We have omitted many great business ideas because we have concentrated on ideas with a backyard twist. 

A student once asked how to find ideas so she could be an entrepreneur.  For some folks, ideas are hard to come by.  For some, ideas are not a dime a dozen.  Here's how to find ideas:  Begin in your own backyard (literally and figuratively).  Just look all round.  Observe.  How can you make it better? Turn off the T.V., get outside, and get to work.

We hope that you can find an idea for your business on these pages.  Check out the Article Index to get an idea of what we have on these pages.

Check Our Professional Pages
 for Help in Getting Started

Ideas are not enough, you have to implement the idea. that works best for you.  We give you ideas and resources to get started in our professional section.

Host a Party to Encourage Entrepreneurs

Check out our Backyard Party Planner page to find ideas for a business party and an entrepreneur party.  Encourage young people to get the entrepreneur bug from an early age. Watch the PBS Special video, "These Kids Mean Business". 

 Read About Entrepreneurs

Read this Business Week Article about young entrepreneurs.

Take a Quiz About Entrepreneurs

Take our Entrepreneur Quiz and see how many of these entrepreneurs you recognize.