I just updated my site with a new article detailing the steps you can take to start being a safe & successful babysitter!
I plan on updating content pretty frequently so keep checking back!
If you have any more advice you think I should include please let me know!!
-Kaitlyn

Hellooo LJers.
My name's Kaitlyn, I'm 17 and recently went live with my first site: MeMyOwnBoss.com. The focus is helping teenagers think up, plan out, and ultimately build a successful small business.

You can start out in the Business Ideas section, which provides examples and ideas of focus for those who wish to develop their own product. There's also a lengthy list of potential services that young people can provide.

In the Getting Started section I've included a step by step guide to writing your first business plan, what to look for in a mentor, and how to feasibly raise money.

Marketing has info on little-to-no fee ideas on how to get your name out there.
Money offers tips on bookkeeping and handling money.

Legal Issues addresses the less fun aspect of business, aimed to make the potential owners aware of the special circumstances they might face as minors, as well as some of the basic tax requirements they will face as a company.

Last but certainly not least, the Resources section is chock full of links to great sites, including entrepreneurial blogs, business organizations, message boards, biz related games, budget calculators, mentors, books & magazines, and grant info.

If you'd like to learn more about me there's an intro video right on my homepage.
Add me on myspace! Myspace.com/memyownboss

If you've got any feedback, positive or constructively negative, please let me know! I wrote 100% of the content and did the design myself as well. If you know anyone starting out in the world of business who you think would benefit from this advice, pass this site on to them!