Blog / Business for Kids

Material Christmas

If you are ready for a less material Christmas check out this article: http://www.canada.com/holiday-guide/story.html

12/16/2008

How much do you spend at Christmas?

In 2006 the average amount spent by consumers on Christmas gifts was $910. In 2007 it was 5% less. What do you think it will be this year?

12/08/2008

What’s a ‘Blue Screen’?

‘Blue Screen’ is a common name for a special effects technique. By filming a subject in front of a large blue screen, the editor can later replace the blue screen with any kind of background, to make it appear as … → read more

11/29/2008

So how much does it cost to hold an election?

Today is election day for the next president of the United States. After months and months of campaigning it is finally over. So what do you think is the pricetag? Click below to find out: http://uspolitics.about.com/b/2008/10/24/2008-election-price-tag-53-billion.htm

11/04/2008

A Biz Kid goes to Italy!

Here’s an article on Dylan Kuehl, an artist that was featured in a recent episode of Biz Kid$. Dylan will be travelling to Italy to pefect his craft. Donations are being accepted to defray the cost of travel. http://www.theolympian.com/southsound/story/598384.html Check … → read more

10/21/2008

Meet BK Host Miriam

What’s it like being Miriam on Biz Kid$? Click below to find out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cjajAcqSPq4&feature=channel_page

10/18/2008

How much is the TRUE cost of buying on credit?

So you want that new $2,000 computer and can’t afford it, so you put it on a credit card. What’s the true cost of that computer if you only make the minimum payment to pay it off? (HINT: Double the … → read more

10/10/2008

Biz Kid$ TV is now on YouTube

Wanna see some stuff not on the show? Check out our YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/BizKidsTV

09/26/2008

Kid Entrepreneur Opportunity

I just found this cool site by a kid. Not all of the links work – she mostly sells stuff by linking to Amazon.com, and she doesn’t run the biz alone, but its worth checking out: http://www.kidsroar.biz/kids_roar_home.html If you are … → read more

09/12/2008

Needs Vs. Wants

There are a lot of things you can spend money on, but do you really need it or just want it? Sorting all that stuff will help you figure out where your money is going and where you can save. … → read more

09/06/2008

Meet BK Host Amanda

Follow me on a day on the set of Biz Kid$! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0xYOyOPjCE&feature=channel_page

08/20/2008

How Much Money?

0Have you ever wondered how much money you’d seriously make as a DJ or Zookeeper? Check out this site: http://www.kids.gov/6_8/6_8_careers.shtml They tell you about a heck of a lot of jobs, how to get them and how much money you … → read more

08/12/2008