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YoungBiz

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(404) 431-7803

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YoungBiz is all about the business of being young. As a teenager, there are tons of decisions you have to make every day -- decisions that can be as small as what cereal to have for breakfast to which college you want to attend. We're here to help you take those awesome decision-making skills you've developed and use them to make great financial and business decisions.

Whether you know it or not, you're already a biz and economic wiz. After all, you've gone shopping (probably a few times more than your parents might like), made product comparisons, and probably have performed a whole bunch of product testing. We want to show you how to make the most of those skills. How? Well, think about the last time you decided to buy new jeans:

• I. You went through the Abercrombie and Fitch Website, scoured the Old Navy store, and ransacked the Gap. So you knew exactly what kinds of jeans were in which stores. Guess what? You performed a Market Analysis.
• II. You decided what kind you wanted by looking at what everyone else was wearing, deciding what was most comfortable, figuring out which you could afford, or all three. This was your Product Evaluation.
• III. You decided where to buy them, but mom had to drive because you were grounded. So you had to figure out which mall she liked best. Or if you wanted to buy them online, you had to determine how much time you had, and which websites usually had your size and favorite styles in stock. Ta-dah! You made a Purchase Execution.

You didn't realize it at the time, but you were using skills that every business expert uses. You do it every day, just like they do. Don't believe us? Check this out:

• I. First National Bank of Smithville is worried that its profits aren't growing. The president is wondering if they should open another branch, so he decides to check out how the other banks in town are doing. There's that Market Analysis.
• II. The president decides that there are already enough banks in your town for the number of people living there, so it wouldn't be too smart to build another branch. He decides that the best course of action would be to try to buy one of Smithville's other banks, but to do that he has to find the competing bank with services that best match First National's. Yep, you guessed it, Product Evaluation.
• III. The president of First National decides that Industrial Bank of Smithville would make the best fit, so now he decides what he can pay, then makes an offer. After they negotiate, First National buys Industrial for a little bit more than they had wanted, but they get that great fit and, hopefully, more profits. C'mon, say it with me ­ Purchase Execution.

Believe us now? You're a pro! Stick with us, we're going places. Whether you're into biz or investing, we have the resources for you. If you've got a question, we've got an answer. So, what are you waiting for? Get started by clicking on one of our tabs at the top of this screen.

The mission of YoungBiz is to empower youth with entrepreneurial, business, and financial skills through innovative education and real-world experience. At YoungBiz, our slogan is: Money made simple…Business made real!
 
Business Overview
 
Educators, parents, and students recognize YoungBiz proven approach to education as being innovative, comprehensive, effective, and fun. The company’s four primary lines of business are our Youth Programs, Professional Development Workshops, Media Services, and the YoungBiz Online Catalog.
YoungBiz Youth Programs include in-school and after-school instructor-led classes, special events, camps, rallies, and conferences. These programs offer participants exciting and engaging methods to gain real-world experience and develop basic business skills. Choose from our YoungBiz Smart Start to Money Camp or our YoungBiz Smart Start to Business Camp. We also offer customized programs, such as our YoungBiz You're the Boss Camp and our  YoungBiz Smart Start Workshops.
 
YoungBiz Professional Development Workshops train educators to teach business, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy curricula in school classrooms, after-school programs, and camp formats. These programs include turnkey packages that include all the student and teacher materials necessary to run high-quality youth entrepreneurship and financial education programs. Choose from our YoungBiz Money Skills Workshop or our  YoungBiz You're the Boss Workshop. Smart Start to Business is a custom workshop for teachers and youth leaders that we are also able to provide.
The YoungBiz Catalog is the industry’s leading source of innovative business education and financial literacy resources. This online catalog is a comprehensive collection of curricula and teaching aids for students, parents, educators, and schools.