I am retired from traveling and public speaking, but I will leave up my speaking topics if you are interested in the handouts.
Watch portions of these workshops on my Micro Business for Teens YouTube channel.
Workshops:
Micro Business for Teenagers: Starting a Micro Business (Can be Part 1 of a 3 part series or stand alone) (very popular and fills a room every time!) View handout
Encouragement for teenagers to start and run their own micro business. They will learn a lot while earning some money. A micro business can be started quickly and easily with no debt from home. Presenter Carol Topp, CPA has counseled dozens of teenagers starting a business and will discuss business plans, ideas and how to get started. Teenagers and their parents are encouraged to attend together!
Micro Business for Teenagers: Running a Micro Business (Can be Part 2 of a 3 part series or stand alone)View handout
Information for teenagers who wish to run a successful micro business. Presenter Carol Topp, CPA has counseled dozens of teenagers running a business and will discuss customer service, sales, marketing, and record keeping.
Micro Business for Teenagers: Money and Taxes in a Micro Business (Can be Part 3 of a 3 part series or stand alone)View slides
Information for teenagers who wish to start or are running a successful micro business. Presenter Carol Topp, CPA has counseled dozens of teenagers running a business and will explain the basics of a business tax return, business deductions and the “hidden” tax on the Form 1040. Carol puts difficult accounting and tax issues into easy-to-understand English.
30+ Micro Business Ideas for Teens (and Parents!) View handout
Presenter Carol Topp, CPA has encouraged hundreds of teenagers to start their own micro business. She’ll share with you at least 30 viable business ideas that a teenager (or parent) can launch this week. Plus information on how to get started, pitfalls to avoid and tips for success.
The Best Micro Business for a Teenager to Start This Week View Handout
A teenager can start and run his or her own micro business to learn a lot while earning some money. Presenter Carol Topp, CPA has counseled dozens of teenagers starting a business and will discuss ideas and pitfalls to avoid. Parents are welcome to attend and may get a few ideas too!
No job? No problem! Start a micro business! View slides
70% of teenagers were unemployed last summer. One solution to the teen unemployment rate is to start a micro business. Micro businesses allow teenagers to earn money and learn a lot. Some make more money than working fast-food or at the mall! Presenter Carol Topp, CPA has counseled dozens of teenagers running a business and will discuss how to get started.
How You (or Your Child) Can Become a Published Author View handout
It is easier than ever to become a publisher author. If you have something to say, write it down and tell the world. Author, Carol Topp will show you how to do it quickly and inexpensively. As the author of Business Tips and Taxes for Writers, and other titles, Carol will explain the process to become a published author.
Teens and Taxes (for parents) view slides
Are you confused about whether or not your teenager owes taxes? Do they need to file a tax return? Can they be included on your tax return? Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and tax preparer, Carol Topp will lead a workshop to explain tax laws that apply to teenagers. Whether your student is employed, self-employed or just earning cash by babysitting, Carol can answer your questions. There will be helpful handouts, real life case studies and easy-to-understand explanations. Bring along your teenager! They may learn something!
