Student Entrepreneurs: 14 Undergraduate All-Stars Tell Thier Stories

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1887654151
• ISBN13: 9781887654159
• Release Date: January 2003
• Publisher: Premium Pr Amer
• Length: 132 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.5" x 6.0"

Customer Reviews

Inspiration for young and old

Student Entrepreneurs is an inspiring collection of stories about young people who have become extremely successful at owning and operating their own businesses while juggling the scholastic and social demands of being college students. Some of the students highlighted in this book come from impoverished backgrounds; many of the students are from middle class homes; some point out that they are children of divorced parents. But what all of these young people have in common is the inexplicable desire from a very young age to operate their own businesses -- to make money, to succeed, to prove themselves, to give back to the community. These student "all stars" give the reader their "tips" for success. They often share anecdotes about how they learned their valuable lessons the hard way (to spare the reader from making the same mistakes). If you are someone who also dreams of owning or operating your own business -- or if you know of someone who is harboring such dreams -- this is a "must have" book. The knowledge these young people impart for starting a business is extremely valuable. But even if you are not interested in being your own boss, this book still is of great value. First of all, it's inspiring. I walked away from this book thinking, "Wow. There is so much more that I could be doing with my own life. If these young adults can do all of this at such a young age, surely I can do more with my time and talents!" Secondly, it's encouraging to see what the next generation can do. Sometimes it's hard not to get depressed and think, "Is there any hope for this world?" To read this book is to have your question answered with a resounding "yes", there is hope for this world. The next generation is just as amazing and impressive as the past generation greats have been. Innovation, invention, hard work, and strong goals are not dead. Thirdly, the advice of these young people is helpful not only for the budding entrepreneur, but also for anyone living life in general. Their messages to believe in oneself, to not get discouraged, to pursue one's dreams, to work hard, to give back to the community, to persevere, are lessons we all need, whether we are starting our own businesses or have other goals in life. This book is well written, inspirational, and educational. I highly recommend it for anyone who wishes to succeed in business and in life in general.

Want some inspiration? Read Student Entrepreneurs!

"I have found my passion. I feel that in life if you can discover your niche--something that you truly enjoy doing--success will inevitably follow, and you have found one of the keys to happiness." Courtney Hennessey, founder (while a college student) of Codi Jewelry. Michael McMyne dedicated his life to helping the less fortunate and founded the GivingBack Foundation which has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for charity. Nick Tostenrude and his business partner Dennis Moulton are helping individuals with disabilities by sourcing assistive-technology products and enabling devices. These four college students and 11 more have fascinating stories of their own entrepreneurial pursuits and words of advice for anyone of any age wanting to start a business. Student Entrepreneur gives us insights into a cadre of youngpeople who will have a positive impact on the way business isdone in the future. They are socially responsible, creatingjobs, and making a difference. Plus that they have some goodadvice and insights if you are thinking about starting your own business.