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The Startup Squad: You're the Boss
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  • Published: 14 October 2025
  • ISBN: 9780593528372
  • Imprint: Philomel
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 112
  • RRP: $19.99

The Startup Squad: You're the Boss

A Kid's Ultimate Guide to Starting Your Own Business

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EBook
17 Sept 2024
Audiobook
17 Sept 2024
Paperback
14 Oct 2025
Hardback
15 Oct 2024
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A kid's guide to entrepreneurship and starting your own business, from the renowned entrepreneur and founder of the Startup Squad!

Are you bursting with great ideas for a new business but aren't quite sure where to start? Do you know that you'd be great at selling something but first need to figure out what that "something" actually is? Are you gearing up to be an entrepreneur but think that kids can't really build anything big? If any of these sound like you—you've come to the right book!

You’re never too young to start a business. Whether you want to launch a babysitting service, run a lemonade stand, sell crafts online—or don’t even know what business to start—You're the Boss is here to help. In this book, you'll learn how to figure out which business is right for you, find your ideal customers, manage the competition, calculate costs and profits, pitch your ideas, and so much more.

Ready to build up the confidence, creativity, and grit that come along with being an entrepreneur—and ready to make some money and build your business empire along the way? Let You're the Boss show you how!
  • Published: 14 October 2025
  • ISBN: 9780593528372
  • Imprint: Philomel
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 112
  • RRP: $19.99
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About the authors

Bonnie Bader

Bonnie Bader has written several Penguin Young Readers. She lives in Brooklyn, New York.
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Praise for The Startup Squad: You're the Boss

Praise for The Startup Squad chapter books:

"An inspiring story about entrepreneurial girls." --Ann M. Martin, author of the Baby-Sitters Club series and Newbery Honor–winning A Corner of the Universe

"A refreshing depiction of drama turned positive, this series opener is perfect for young entrepreneurs." --Kirkus Reviews

"Fast-paced, fun, and empowering." --Katherine Applegate, Newbery Medal-winning author of The One and Only Ivan

"This drama-filled, fast-paced, entertaining read places friendship and hard work at its heart." --Kirkus Reviews

Praise for The Startup Squad chapter books:

"An inspiring story about entrepreneurial girls." --Ann M. Martin, author of the Baby-Sitters Club series and Newbery Honor–winning A Corner of the Universe

"A refreshing depiction of drama turned positive, this series opener is perfect for young entrepreneurs." --Kirkus Reviews

"Fast-paced, fun, and empowering." --Katherine Applegate, Newbery Medal-winning author of The One and Only Ivan

"This drama-filled, fast-paced, entertaining read places friendship and hard work at its heart." --Kirkus Reviews