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ManCans

ManCans' Hart Main: A 13-Year-Old Entrepreneur Invents Candles for Men

5/10/11 at 1:30 PM

Hart Main realized that most guys don't want to smell like lavender or fresh laundry. So he created ManCans, candles designed specifically for men, with scents like New York Style Pizza, Grandpa's Pipe and, of course, Bacon. Did we mention he's only 13? Continue Reading

Joey Tucker
Joey Tucker

Meet the 10-Year-Old CEO of a $500,000 Family Business

3/18/11 at 8:00 PM

A few years back, Rick and Lauren Altman launched an online retailer that sells decorative zipper pulls, pencil toppers and other products. But when it comes to strategic decisions, they turn to their fifth-grader-turned-CEO daughter, Hannah. Continue Reading

Sam Wolfe
Sam Wolfe

How an 11-Year-Old Entrepreneur Crashed the Oscars

2/24/11 at 11:30 PM

With the help of her mom, Megan Kent launched her T-shirt line, Love Gone Apparel, just three months ago. This week, she'll be mingling with Hollywood celebrities at a pre-Oscar event. Continue Reading

Nay Games
Nay Games

Bubble Ball's Robert Nay: How a 14-Year-Old Built the No. 1 iPhone Game

1/26/11 at 11:00 PM

Robert Nay, the creator of Bubble Ball, recently dethroned Angry Birds as the top free game in Apple's App Store. Continue Reading

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The Best Business Ideas for Teens

5/10/10 at 2:00 PM

More teens than ever want to start their own businesses. The good news is, it's easier than ever to get started. Here's how. Continue Reading

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