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5 Entrepreneurial Sites You Shouldn't Miss

If you caught this month's edition of Acceleration, you know we've got entrepreneurship on the mind at CollegePlus! We've scoured the internet to find the top sites that will help you develop your entrepreneurial skills. You won't want to miss any of these.

  1. Young Entrepreneur - This site includes a social network and blog. Providing advice on entrepreneurship, online business strategies, and marketing, it sets itself apart. It also provides insight into tricky legal matters that entrepreneurs often come face to face with. The blog keeps readers in tune with the latest trends, webinars, and tools available to young entrepreneurs. You can submit business questions to be answered by top industry leaders.

  2. Under30CEO- Under30CEO showcases the stories of successful 20somethings, disecting what they did right and what they would change. A hefty Advice section offers insights on how to manage a healthy work-life balance, create a personal brand, and launch a start-up successfully. There's also a link to YoungEntrepreneurTV - a reality show about young entrepreneurs.

  3. Junior Achievement - One of the oldest organizations in the United States that is dedicated to developing young entrepreneurs, Junior Achievement teaches them key concepts such as financial literacy and work readiness. The organization also fosters mentorships between the business community, educators, volunteers, and young entrepreneurs.

  4. Young Biz - Are you a younger teen who wants to learn more about successfully starting and running your own business? This program offers day camps for students who want to learn about money management and business leadership.

  5. AME - AME stands for Apprenticeship, Mentorship, and Entrepreneurship. An outreach of Christian Home Educators of Colorado, this group matches young people with seasoned professionals. The professionals then mentor and apprentice the student, helping them learn more about their field of choice before entering college.

Caitlin Caitlin always wanted to run her own lemonade stand as a child. Her parent's never let her. Since that fateful moment, she's become a fan of small, independent shops. Caitlin has her BA in Journalism. Want to connect with Caitlin? Send her an e-mail.

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