The old economy and new economy (internet) have been at odds for some time now and each of the approaches have their strengths. We hopefully realize that we have the greatest success when we create business models that mix  the strengths of  both.

One business model that is gaining momentum in the "mixed economy" is TeachingKidsBusiness.com. The company is forging strategic partnerships  with companies and organizations that are more representative of the old economy while embracing opportunities of the internet. 

"The old economy is an excellent resource that will help kids understand career preparation and values from a more traditional perspective.  The new economy can be utilized in a way that allows us to communicate more effectively, with a broader & cost effective reach and most importantly it brings resources together in an efficient way", acknowledges Jeff M. Brown, Founder and President of TeachingKidsBusiness.com

The business models and management strategies of the old economy are well documented, debated and well tested. The business models of the new economy  are constantly adopting in pursuit of acceptance. "We are not choosing sides but only sifting through and picking what we feel is relevant and appropriate to teach kids business", Brown acknowledges.

TeachingKidsBusiness.com helps kids develop business skills, explore career choices and prepare for careers at an early age.  This is accomplished through a website that provides kids with resources to develop business skills  and "experience opportunities" to gain valuable work related experience.

The so called fall out of dot-com's will make interesting case studies for  future business leaders and TeachingKidsBusiness.com hopes to share them with kids.

About TeachingKidsBusiness.com

TeachingKidsBusiness.com  provides kids with "tools", "experiences", and support from "community involvement". These components will engage and inspire kids to discover their talents and to develop & prepare for career and business opportunities for their eventual working lives. We provide an online environment that is non-pressured, safe, positive, interactive, respectful, stimulating, fun, educational and rewarding. We will demonstrate that Kids can do amazing things when we give them a chance, even in business! 

The "Resource Center" provides a number of "tools" for kids. The tools introduce concepts, provide them in a context that kids can relate to, use activities to reinforce the concepts and allow kids to apply them in their pre-career lives. The tools include very innovative training techniques such as Improvisation used in progressive companies, doodling, character building, thinking, career coaching, job fit and many more.  

"Business Encounters" provides kids with "experience". We feel that gaining experience is a key to success and recognize how difficult  it is for kids to gain experience. TeachingKidsBusiness.com is developing a number of "experience programs" such as Just for Clicks Business Game™, Business Case Studies, Caddie Program, Career Experience at TeachingKidsBusiness.com and a Kid's Community Service Program which are all designed to create experience opportunities.

The "Community Involvement" section is developing to invite community members to help kids learn about business and prepare for careers. There is such a wealth of information and advice in our communities, and when we channel it through the TeachingKidsBusiness.com website, we will have a great impact on many kids. Our community  includes many groups, like seniors who can share their advice with kids, golfers who could talk to kids about career preparation as a child caddies for them, business people who could participate in our "e-Mentoring Program for Kids" by providing a career profile and advice to kids on career preparation and educators who could use this programming as a business partnership initiative to enhance curriculum . With the participation of Youth Service Groups we can provide our programming to kids who don't have internet access or limited adult mentoring and educational resources.

The "Info Center" provides information for background, strategic and corporate related matters. This section will help the media and users understand the underlying philosophies of this community enhancement initiative.

Just For Clicks Business Game™ "has been developed for kids to have fun creating a digital product and business. TeachingKidsBusiness.com is currently developing KidsE-Marketplace.com which is a "Kid's Marketplace" that will allow kids to experience the launch of a business and further develop their business skills and experience. The Kid's Marketplace is the next natural business step to teach kids business.

Youth Empowerment is in the forefront of the developed of the website. Kids are encouraged to participate and be heard in a range of opportunities throughout the website.

TeachingKidsBusiness.com is creating many opportunities for Kids to explore and prepare for careers, for many people to get involved in developing or distributing content and to use the internet in a constructive way that can reach and positively influence many kids in an efficient and cost effective way.