"Eva and Carmen want spending money for ice cream at Chill. They want to treat their friends. They want to do more things with their free time than the money they get from their parents allows. But their parents tell them to think of a way to earn it themselves, because they won't waste their cash on extras. So the girls come up with a plan to make extra cash over the summer. But they don't realize how hard having a job can be"--Publisher.

Jamie and her friends Angeline and Isabella are studying "personal finance" in school, so they decide to put their heads together and come up with a way to earn serious money by creating some kind of food--the only trouble is none of them know anything about cooking.

A yard work business is perfect for any young people who are hard working and not afraid to get a little dirty. This volume stresses the importance of advertising, attention to detail, and fair pricing to ensure that new businesspeople get repeat customers. The types of supplies that are needed and other tips for a successful yard care business are covered as well.

Looking after an eccentric scientist's greenhouse doesn't seem any stranger than the other odd jobs taken by Mozie and his partner Battie--until Mozie discovers a large, mummy-shaped pod on one of the plants.

All cars get dirty sometime. Why not be there to make some money when cleaning time comes around. Young business people will find out about the importance of making a plan, getting the word out, and hiring help. A car wash is one of the simplest businesses out there. Young people interested in running a car wash can set attainable goals and reap the rewards, which is money!

In need of money to buy tickets for the Monster Madness Convention, Alex and Ronnie take a job painting a neighbor's garage; easy money, until Alex fears that he has let their neighbor's excitable puppy, Yorgy, out of the house and the boys and their friend, Kendra, follow the trail through swamp and garbage dump--and straight into the heart of the convention, where their chase takes an unexpected turn.

When his parents pressure him to get a job, Gerald decides to start selling potions, and dreams of becoming rich from the profit.

Three little Swedish girls cultivate a big vegetable garden, sell their crops each Saturday at the market, and earn money for bicycles.

Caterina, a little brown bird who loves to make lists, plans to earn money by selling lemonade, but when others have the same idea, Caterina must find a way to make her stand eye-catching.