How could a simple turtle shell be the catalyst to strength, abundance, and prosperity? How can we hope to understand the workings of our vast world of business? It would be an impossible feat to acquaint you with all aspects of such enterprise in one book. However, this book will paint with a broad brush the components most essential to business and financial literacy. These elements will, in turn, provide you a wide-ranging financial vision in hopes of securing a clear, successful path to your future. "Rick Birk's Business Cents should be a primer on financial literacy for every high school student. Covering real life knowledge such as accounting basics; understanding how the real estate market works; navigating all of the various types of insurance available; to what it means to budget vs. finance. Business Cents is a great resource for preparing any young person just staring out in life for the ins and outs of adulthood. I wish I had come across this book when I was younger. Mr. Birk's writing style is engaging and he provides practical examples and stories that help bring to life the concepts he's exploring." -Kim Graham, Executive Director, Arizona Educational Foundation.