Common Sense Business for Kids

If you are searching for an engaging, down-to-earth introduction to business and entrepreneurship for students, this book will make an excellent addition to your home/school library.  It is a wonderful companion book for Capitalism for Kids: Growing up to Be Your Own Boss.

Although written at a reading and comprehension level that children ages 10 and up can understand, this book will also be beneficial to teens entering the workforce who will find Anthony Maybury a wise and gentle guide as they embark on their first journeys in business (and you might just find the nuggets of wisdom beneficial for your own business ventures, too!)

The author discusses characteristics needed to be a successful entrepreneur, manager, or employee. Using practical judgment derived from experience rather than study, and providing real-world examples, he explains common sense realities behind basic business principles, including: fixed and variable costs, market potential, research, price strategies, inventory management, salesmanship, and management techniques.