What have you learned by starting a business? Serenity: I’ve learned how to set up a website. And I’ve learned that I have to trust the process, that I won’t be successful right away but not to give up. I’ve learned to be more confident in myself. What’s been the most fun? Serenity: The most fun part is making the bracelets and thinking of the words to put on them. It’s fun to think about inspiring others and making a difference. What advice do you have for other kids wanting to start a business? Serenity: Be confident in yourself and be positive in everything you do. Believe in yourself and trust the process. What are you most proud of about your business and yourself in being an entrepreneur? Serenity: I’m proud that my bracelets are handmade and that I’m making a difference, not just selling a product. What’s next for Serenity Jade? Serenity: I want to get a bigger inventory, and I want to do birthday parties where I bring the beads and make bracelets with people.
Malachi’s Workshop Owner: Malachi, age 10 Product: Bluebird houses
Malachi was unsure about launching a business on his own, so he enlisted the help of older brother Elijah and Malachi’s Workshop was born. Malachi is the ringleader with Elijah offering quiet encouragement and confidence-bolstering advice to his younger brother. Now Malachi is stepping out to run the business on his own, assured in his in his abilities both to build and sell. Malachi’s business was inspired by his grandfather, who builds birdhouses with all his grandchildren. That experience ignited a spark in the kid entrepreneur, who offers both ready-made birdhouses and kits for buyers to build the houses themselves. Malachi’s mom Trish says when his homeschool work is done, her son immediately rushes to tinker with building or engineering activities. She’s been especially proud to watch her once-shy son thrive as a confident business owner who prioritizes giving back, giving a portion of profits to a nonprofit. Why has it been important to you to donate a portion of your profits? Malachi: Compassion International helps kids around the world get out of poverty, get an education, go to church, get meals and medical help. I feel like we need to be helping those people that need to get out of poverty. My mom has sponsored a child since she was 16, and then I started sponsoring a child who [shares] my birthday. He is from Ghana. We send him letters and he sends us letters back. What has been the hardest part about owning a business? Malachi: Getting the products done in a timely manner can be a challenge.
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