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#26 ?Eric Lupton, 17, Cyber Surgeons, Boynton, FL: Eric became the "MD of PCs" early in 1999 when he opened Cyber Surgeons, a company that provides quality Web design as well as tutoring, consulting, and troubleshooting services. Aided by a friend who handles most outside calls, Eric’s business grossed $13,700 during the first year and is continuing to grow. He enjoys serving Web design clients all over the United States.

#27 ?Aaron Yager, 18, Impact Technologies, Fresno, CA: Aaron serves his neighborhood in Fresno by offering computer tutoring and consulting, as well as being a knowledgeable programmer. His company’s Website is at www.xperiencetheimpact.com.
#28 ?Alicia and David Templin, 15 and 13, graphic artists, Arlington, TX: Read it here.
#29 ?Jeff Wahl, 16, Dance Studio, Binghamton, NY: Jeff teaches dance lessons for adults and youth, has developed his own style of tap dance, and choreographs for local musical productions, earning approximately $235 a week.
#30 ?Sara Klinger, 18, performing magician, San Francisco, CA: "$100 for a 30-minute show at a birthday party beats babysitting," says Sara who, in 1999, performed over 250 times.
#31 ?David DiMuzio, 15, and Paul DiMuzio, 13, The Dazzling DiMuzio Brothers, Charlotte, NC: David started the business and his brother later joined. They now perform together as jugglers and on unicycles.
#32 ?Casey "Cornbread" Anderson, 14, Cornbread’s Salsa, Crockett, TX: Casey sells his "dip with a kick," created from his own secret recipe, in a veterinary supply store, a tractor dealership, and an agricultural supply store. He usually sells about 5-10 cases of his salsa each week.
#33 ?Tiarra Crossland, 17, Unique Gifts by Tiarra, Washington, DC: Tiarra makes and sells dolls, pillows, yarn animals, and made-to-order baskets. To increase sales, which were $10,400 last year, Tiarra shows prospective buyers product samples.
#34 ?Spencer Horsman, 12, ventriloquist, Baltimore, MD: Spencer has been a ventriloquist since 1994, and recently began giving motivational speeches. He will be doing two TV specials later in the year.
#35 ?Sean Styfco, 15, mobile disc jockey, Beacon Falls, CT: Working every weekend, Sean does set-up for parties and works with three bands. Most of his work comes from school dances, private parties, and weddings.
#36 ?D’Arcy Marlow, 17, D’Arcy’s Benches, San Marcos, TX: The idea for D’Arcy’s benches came from listening to guys in her ag class talk about their own projects. Now it takes D’Arcy about 20 hours and $150 in materials to make a folding art deco bench that sells for $650 to $700.

#37 ?Travis Bruce, 14, T.K. Worm Factory, Springfield, IL: In addition to selling three different species of earthworms year-round, Travis produces and sells a fertilizer called Wiggle Worm Soil Builder in 15 and 30-pound bags.
#38 ?James Carpenter, 17, Athletic Dance Studio International (ADSI), Louisville, CO: As owner of ADSI, James makes about $10,500 a year choreographing routines for cheerleading squads and dance teams, as well as offering individual and group dance lessons.
#39 ?Chase Harps, 15, African Scents, Atlanta, GA: Chase began his cologne business two summers ago and, today, averages 9-10 customers a week and brings in sales of $150 to $200 per week.
#40 ?Tiffany Cooper, 16, T&T Enterprises, Miami, FL: Tiffany buys flowers wholesale, then arranges and delivers them on the weekend to area customers who place orders during the week. With her brother’s help, Tiffany has managed to undercut many local florists she believes overcharge for their services, gaining many new customers.
#41 ?Brittany Rogers, 18, Happy Horse Hotel, Springerville, AZ: Brittany buys tired or injured racehorses, "recycles" them with training and quality care, and has sold 26 of her graduates. She currently makes about $10,000 a year.
#42 ?Ephren Taylor, 17, Careers4Teens.com, Overland Park, KS: Ephren noticed that the teen employment rate in his area was near 0%, and decided to take action. His site offers services similar to employment sites like Kforce.com, but tailored to teens.
#43 ?Tim Thorpe, 16, Tim’s Big Pumpkin Patch, LaFayette, NY: Last fall, Tim sold about 4,000 pumpkins for jack-o-lanterns and holiday pies at prices ranging from $1 to $5. Tim’s roadside produce stand made about $1,000 per week during November and December.
#44 ?Sheila Gallegos, 18, Sheila’s Auto Detailing, Alcalde, NM: Sheila enjoyed washing cars and was tired of working for someone else as a cashier, so she decided to begin her own business. She now has several contracts with car dealers to clean trade-in cars before they are resold.
#45 ?Melissa Gollick, 16, MelMaps, Denver, CO: Seven years ago, Melissa was watching her father draw maps and decided to try one herself. She liked it so much that she started MelMaps, a computer graphics firm that produces location, vicinity, site, and floor maps for banks, real estate agents, and event planners. Most of her business comes from long-time clients who need numerous maps because they buy and sell lots of land and large buildings.
#46 ?Randy Meissen, 18, Meissen Entomology Co., Salisbury, MO: Randy sells insect specimens to high school classes and collectors throughout the U.S. and averages about $140 a week in sales (http://insects.VirtualAve.net).
#47 ?Daniel White, 18, DEWIE Chairs for Children, Kingwood, TX: Daniel has been building and selling children’s chairs, constructed from white PVC pipe and covered in canvas fabric, for about seven years and makes over $7,000 annually.
#48 ?Larrie Faulkner, 17, Montana Worm Ranch, Judith Gap, MT: A 1999 FFA Agri-Entrepreneur winner, Larrie sells worms for fishing and composting, and organic fertilizer. He and partner Bruce Van Dyke average about $98 a week.
#49 ?Charley Baugh, 15, Charley’s Baits, Wills Point, TX: Charley has made a business selling and trading old fishing lures and, today, earns over $6,000 a year from his collection, which he mainly sells at local flea markets.
#50 ?Toni Young, 14, Younique Accessories, Brooklyn, NY: Toni, who started her business in 1998, designs and markets travel accessories, tote bags, and jewelry organizers. She has a weekly income of $125.

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