Acton Children's Business Fair Venice Beach, CA
Saturday, December 1, 2018
10:00AM - 12:30PM
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About the fair
An opportunity for children to launch their very own startup business!
This one-day Business Fair is a culmination of ideas and
hard work from great young minds. Observe the opportunity for children to launch their very own startup business!
Kids develop a brand, create a product or service, build a marketing strategy, and then open for customers at our one-day marketplace.
This event is sponsored by Acton Academy, the Acton School of Business, and the generous support of our donors and volunteers. We all believe that principled entrepreneurs are heroes and role models for the next generation.
We will host booths at our 4th annual business fair at the Acton Venice Auditorium on December 1, 2018 from 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Danelle Foltz
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We are a team of passionate entrepreneurs, teachers, mentors, and parents, who want our children to learn about entrepreneurship in a practical and fun way.
To learn more about Acton Venice, check out our website.
https://actonvenice.org/
To learn more about Acton Venice, check out our website.
https://actonvenice.org/
42 booths participating
pictorama
sinoeh junk and stuff
And 40 others.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Acton Children’s Business Fair?
The Acton Children’s Business Fair inspires children to discover their inner entrepreneur. This one-day entrepreneurship event gives children the opportunity to showcase their very own businesses in a live marketplace.
What are the award categories?
Winners will be selected in each of the following age groups:
6-8, 9-11, 12-14, 15-16
What are the award categories?
Winners will be selected in each of the following age groups:
6-8, 9-11, 12-14, 15-16
If I have team members that span multiple age groups, how will my team be judged?
You will be judged in the age group that corresponds to the oldest member.
What is the schedule the day of the fair? When do I set up?
9:00- 10:00 Set up Booths
10:00- 12:30 Business Fair
12:30- 1:00 Breakdown Booths
1:00 Awards
10:00- 12:30 Business Fair
12:30- 1:00 Breakdown Booths
1:00 Awards
Where should I begin?
Start with our resources page. https://www.childrensbusinessfair.org/resources Read inspiring stories about other young entrepreneurs and play games to hone your business skills.
How do I apply? Can I apply as part of a group?
Application must be submitted online. Please submit one application for each business. Children working as a group should submit one application that includes each child’s information. No more than 3 participants per business.
What is on the application?
The application asks kids to think through some simple, but important elements of their business:
- What product or service do you plan to sell?
- What price will you charge for each product/service? How much will each product/service cost you?
- How will you pay for your startup costs? If someone is helping you with your startup costs, how will you pay that person back?
- How will you advertise/market your business before the fair?
- At the end of the fair, how will you determine if your business was a success?
What if someone else has the same business idea?
We will let later entries know if other applicants have a similar idea so the later entrants can submit another idea.
How will the fair be set up?
The fair will be held inside the Acton Venice Beach auditorium. Each business will be given a table and up to 3 chairs.
Will electricity be available?
Yes, electricity will be provided on a first come, first serve basis. Please notify us of your need for electricity and bring your own extension cord.
How much does it cost to apply?
If your application/business is accepted to the business fair, there is a $10 booth fee payable the morning of the event.
How much does it cost to apply?
If your application/business is accepted to the business fair, there is a $10 booth fee payable the morning of the event.
What are the rules?
This event is designed to give children the experience of selling a product or service. If a parent is found selling or promoting a child’s product or service, their child’s business will be disqualified from the competition.
Parents of younger children may sit in the booth, but the children should be responsible for set up, customer interaction, and sales.
Parents may help their child fill out the application, but we expect the children to do as much as possible by themselves.
How did the Acton Children’s Business Fair get started?
Jeff and Laura Sandefer and a few other families wanted to spark a sense of wonder and entrepreneurship in their children so they created the first Acton Children’s Business Fair in Austin, Texas, in 2007. That year, there were seven entrepreneurs and around 25 attendees. Now, there are over 115 entrepreneurs and 1,500 attendees at the Acton Children's Business Fair in Austin.
