Learning how to start a business in a group

Here’s a neat story about a group of teenagers and their adult mentor who decided to learn how to run a business.

Learning in a group setting is a great idea. Why not try something like this among your friends?

http://www.teenbusinesscentral.com/about/

We are a group of teens and one adult from Bonham, Texas.  We met at church and during a book club.  We started talking about making money and the adult decided that we should do something about it.

We talked about how to make money online and the adult (his name is Lyle, by the way) said we should take this ‘journey’ together.  He said that he loves teaching teens and there is not a lot out there for teens who really want to do something with business.  He even pointed out that the Bible has a lot to say about business and finance.  That figures, since he is a youth minister.

We started in November 2009.  Each of us will have a blog (see blogrolls to left) where we will each have our own voice and here in the middle the best of business and money will rise to the top just for you.

These kids have been adding a lot to their site.  Take some time and look around.  You will learn what they are learning!

TeenBusinessCentral

More Customer Service Tips

Serving your customers well keeps them coming back for more. Here are some tips to keep your customers happy.

  • Offer something for free: You can offer your time or a low cost item for free. People really enjoy getting something for free.

  • Offer discounts or coupons: Offer 10% off the second purchase or make a coupon good for a discount if the customer purchases a bundle, like buy 4 for the price of 3.

  • Listen to your customers as they explain what they need. You may be able to sell them additional services. If you are hired to babysit, offer to clean up the kitchen also.

  • Be a hard worker: Do more than expected and you’ll find your customers will do word of mouth advertising without being asked. If you are hired to mow the grass, ask if they would like the edges trimmed also.

  • Clean up after you are finished. Leave the house or yard better than you found it and you’ll be asked back again and again.