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13 Episodes 2009 - 2009
Episode 1
Thu, Jan 15, 200927 mins
Explore the different elements of a business plan and see why it's crucial to develop a plan before you start your business.
Episode 2
Thu, Jan 22, 200927 mins
Math is a true building block in the business of your life. Whether you are calculating the tip on the restaurant bill, making change at your lemonade stand, or figuring out how to quickly grow your savings, it's all about the math in money. Visit a handbag designer and meet students who are helping save the environment.
Episode 3
Thu, Jan 29, 200928 mins
In today's world, great tools are available to build a business online. The Biz Kids investigate the advantages and pitfalls with online-based businesses. See the success of a young graphic designer, a nine-year-old who sells bath salts, and two teens who built a social networking site.
Episode 4
Thu, Jan 29, 200927 mins
Not all financial institutions are created equal -- so which one's right for you? Learn about the services offered by different institutions including banks, credit unions, investment houses, stock exchanges, payday loan companies, and more. Visit New York City to see how fashion and finance mix, and meet a hospital guild started by four teens to raise money for cancer research.
Episode 5
Thu, Feb 5, 200927 mins
Did you know your credit score could impact whether or not you get into college, get a job, or even rent an apartment? Join the Biz Kids, and you'll learn about building good credit and how the credit laws affect your life. Meet a teen who built her vending machine business on good credit, and a club promoter who explains what happened due to bad credit.
Episode 6
Thu, Feb 12, 200927 mins
Discover strategies for effective negotiations with your family, friends, or anyone. Even if you are simply working out the shared schedule with your brother to walk the dog, you'll find out how to achieve your goals and arrive at a winning solution for everyone. Discover the success of teens who run "Grand Slam Garage Sales" and another young man who sells Star Wars memorabilia online.
Episode 7
Sun, Feb 8, 200927 mins
Taking risks in life is important, but you want to be smart about those risks. Learn about liability, contracts, and insurance, and how having these in place can protect your business, your assets, and yourself. Meet two young tennis coaches who protect themselves with contracts, and the owner of Small Town Skateshop who keeps his business insured.
Episode 8
Thu, Feb 26, 200927 mins
Cycles in the economy go up and down. Learn how cycles can affect a business. Discover how you can protect yourself against negative effects and plan for the positive trends. Meet a young man who made paintball profitable and a family who mines for gold.
Episode 9
Thu, Mar 5, 200927 mins
Join the Biz Kids on a green mission and discover your impact on the environment. Explore different ways to become part of the green economy and learn how there's green to be made in thinking green. Take a ride on the "The Big Green Bus" and find out how to turn poop into profits with "Zoo Doo".
Episode 10
Sun, Mar 1, 200927 mins
The secret is actually simple - it's all about staying in school and building the best toolbox for your future that you can. Learn about the many ways to pay for your education and the importance of learning every day of your life.
Episode 11
Sun, Mar 8, 200927 mins
Now that you've decided to start a business, how will you market it? Let the Biz Kids help you understand the four P's of marketing: product, price, place and promotion. Learn how "Exclusive Cuts" barber services, "Wow, Take a Bow" dog grooming, and other businesses use unique methods to market their products and services.
Episode 12
Sun, Mar 15, 200927 mins
You don't have to be perfect at your passion to build a career in it. If you love something, but don't have the skills to be the top star, there are many different roles you can play behind the scenes. Go backstage with Death Cab for Cutie, the Seattle Mariners, and the Pacific Northwest Ballet.
Episode 13
Sun, Mar 22, 200927 mins
Have you ever made a decision you regret? Let the Biz Kids show you how mistakes can actually make you stronger and more successful. Meet several business owners who all learned from their mistakes including a magician, custom playing card maker, and a pizza proprietor.