MODULENINE
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LESSON 2
GIRLS AS ENTREPRENEURS
God has gifted each of us with skills, talents and passions to use
designing apps
selling
handmade goods
mowing lawns
tutoring
designing clothes or shoes
blogging
starting a
Youtube channel or
online radio
dog walking
car washing
graphic designing
house cleaning
making body products
for His glory. Often, these same skills and talents can be sources
of income. There are many different ways to leverage your
passions and abilities to generate income for yourself and your
family. Even if you never considered yourself a business person
or an entrepreneur, you may be surprised at how easy it could be
to earn money doing things you already do and really enjoy.
Developing an idea to meet a need or solve a problem, and
earning income from it, is essentially what entrepreneurship is all
about. Many entrepreneurs starting experimenting with ideas at
a young age and just keep working at it till it becomes profitable.
Some start later in life and invest the time and resources
necessary to see it flourish.
Is t here something you enjoy doing that you may be able to earn
income from? What would you be able to do in your future if
you started earning and saving money today? Are you already
developing a creative idea or earning income doing side jobs?
If yes, how are you ensuring that the money you earn is put to
good use and not wasted?
babysitting
Consider the different small business ideas listed on the left
website design
photography
that a girl your age could manage. If you aren't already, it may be
time to start planning how to increase your earning potential and
get serious about earning and saving. Step out and try something
doing hair or nails
new! It could lead to something wonderful in your future!