Micro Business for Teens

Starting and running a micro business

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Carol Topp 300x450I have a variety of workshops that I present at conventions, community events, on-line events, podcasts and webinars.

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Please contact me to book me for an interview, podcast,  convention or event.

I am a member of the Old Schoolhouse Speakers Bureau and SkypeAnAuthor

 

I will be speaking at the following events in 2017

Interested in having me speak at your school, club, convention or event? Contact me to book me for your  event.

I can also arrange a Skype visit with your class or club.  View my profile page at Skype an Author.

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!

Hear my interview (8 minutes) in starting a micro business on WDLM Quad Cities here

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.

Learn Real Life Skills While Earning Money: Starting a Micro Business

Wouldn’t it be great to earn money and learn important life skills that are needed every day in adult life? A micro business can help you do that! Presenter Carol Topp, CPA has encouraged hundreds of teenagers to start a micro business and has seen them learn a lot about real life. She’ll offer tips to get you started on launching a viable micro business. Teenagers and their parents are encouraged to attend together.

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.

We’re Not Raising Children, We’re Raising Grown Ups View handout

What does your teenager need to know before they become the grown up you want them to be? Carol Topp, homeschool mother, author, accountant, and mentor to teenagers will discuss topics rarely covered in a textbook, but used everyday in adult life such as: career choice, money management and living independently. She will share tips on how to impart important lessons in a natural way and share resources to help you raise a grown up!

Career Exploration for High School Students View handout

Too many students graduate from high school with no idea what career they should pursue. Instead they can embark on a career exploration process to narrow their choices and make a sound decision about their future after high school. Carol Topp, author of Career Exploration for Homeschool High School Students, will offer steps, resources, and her experience in helping students pursue a career path unique for them.

How to Teach Kids About Managing Money (When You’re Not Doing So Great Yourself) View Slides here

So you don’t consider yourself a financial role model. Take heart, you can still teach your kids financial principles. This workshop offers tips on how to teach your kids the money basics as part of your busy lifestyle. We’ll also discuss what topics to teach at each age from preschoolers to college age.

Here my interview with Hannah Keeley on How to Teach Kids About Managing Money (When You’re Not Doing So Great Yourself)

Understanding Taxes (for students). Do teenagers pay taxes? If so, what kind of taxes? Is it fair to tax a teenager? Carol Topp, CPA and author of Teens and Taxes will discuss fairness in our tax system, when a teenager needs to pay taxes, when they don’t owe anything, and show students the President’s tax return. Time: 45-60 minutes

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!

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My fees and travel reimbursement are negotiable.

I am available for radio and podcast interviews as well as live presentations.

Please contact me to book me for an interview, podcast, convention or event.

 

 

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