Working for Myself Series – Self-employment stories

Do you have adult students who are curious about self-employment?

They might find the stories in the Working for Myself series interesting and relevant.  In this new series from Grass Roots Press, each story portrays a small business launched with little capital but much determination. Students will learn that energy, problem-solving skills, planning, and preparation can make the difference between success and failure.

Titles in the series include:

These books are all available for borrowing from the Decoda Library. To request a loan, email library@decoda.ca.

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