Does Back to School Mean Back to Work for Your Teen?

It is back to school time and for most teens that means hitting the books and more for the next ten months. Get ready for homework, tests, sports, debate club, student council, after school meetings and everything else that life as a high school student brings.

And, since these busy high school years lead toward college, and college expenses are going up, up and up, this also means that your teen will need to start exploring and looking for some type of work to support their current activities as well as sock away for the increasing college expenses.

Are your teens looking for jobs or will they be among those who use their time, talents, brain power and abilities to start their own business instead? Why in the world would any teen want to do that? After all, isn't it easier just to fill out a job application and go work at the local movie theater or pizza joint?

Let's explore just some of the fabulous benefits of choosing to start your own business as a teen rather than take on an hourly job this school year.

** It's Flexible - With the demanding schedule that an involved high school student has, it is often extremely inconvenient to work around a typical teenage hourly job. Why not turn the tables and start a home business where your teen along with you determines which hours he can or cannot work so it fits into the sports, homework and other activities schedules.

** It's Fun - By starting his own business, your teen can work at something he would really enjoy instead of flipping greasy burgers or scooping popcorn.

** He can take it with him - If your teen starts a successful business during his high school years, he will be able to take that business with him into his college years and beyond.

** It's educational - When your teen creates a business plan from scratch and he works it to a success point he will have learned more than most people do in a lifetime. And he can add that to the college applications too. They will love it!

** The Money is nice! - When your teen owns a business of his own, he determines his pay, not someone else or the state. He will be paid much better than any hourly job out there!

So take some time before school gets into full swing and get your teen started on his own business! You and he will have fun, learn tons and make more money... and still have time for homework and having fun with his friends!

Annette Yen is a work at home mom with two fabulous business assistants - her daughters! Find out tips on how you can get your teens started in their own business at her site: http://www.showkidsthemoney.com