Business-minded Kid Gifts

'I quit the ice cream stand last year. Now I'm double dipping.'

'I'm holding out for a $1 million signing bonus, plus product endorsement perks.'

"Jill Hamster's entrepreneurial disaster"

'But Dad, all the other kids get a roth IRA as part of their allowance package.'

A child stands behind a stand piled high with snowballs and a sign that reads "Hand-crafted snowballs 25¢".

'May I be excused? I just checked my college investment portfolio online, and I feel sick.'

MUM! No one wanted to buy my cowpats

'You always bring me the same thing every year, toys games sports equipment. I never get what I really want!' - 'What's that?' - 'Real estate!'

"Gee, thanks! What rate of interest does it pay?"

"I don't have time for piggy banks. Can't I just buy an ATM?"

'That's my boy...'

Impatient Oil Drillers LTD.

'I know about the birds and the bees. Can you tell me about making a bundle trading derivatives?'

'It's easy for you to climb the corporate ladder, you just lay your eggs and leave: No need for Maternity Leave!'

"No, Dad. All this belongs to me right now. I acquired it in a hostile takeover."

'I hardly expected the federal tapering affect my allowance.'

'Not one customer all day! What's the matter with this corner?'

'Is my allowance an unfunded liability?'

'Since the healthcare legislation became law, our Little MBA kit outsells our Little Doctor Kit by a hundred to one.'

"How do you make any money?"

You did a hostile takeover of the corner lemonade stand? Why not? It's operated by Timmy. He's seven. He's a big boy. By seven, I had three ice cream carts. Besides, I made his investors an offer they couldn't refuse. We'll split the six free espressos. Waaaaah!

Kid sells underwear outside of hospital emergency doorway.

'Dad, I've decided to make some money to supplement my allowance.' 'Good for you. Got a little mowing job?' 'Nope. A tip jar. And oh by the way, 15 to 20 percent is customary.'

'Dad, I need to talk to you about my investment portfolio.'

"Winning isn't everything, junior. Making money from product endorsement deals is important too."

LEMONADE 50 CENTS, 'I'm only seven years old -- I don't HAVE a credit rating yet!'

"I'm a surrogate birth mother for hire. How do I claim my income?"

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'I used to play football for the love of the game. But now, in the pros, it's all just one big business.'

"I got a gold star for having the highest credit score in my class."

'I have to stay in school till I'm 18? -- Is there any chance of a buyout?'

'Instead of a birthday card, Dad - Why don't you give me a credit card?'

Fresh snow cones for sale.