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PLEASE COME TO THE VIRTUAL FAIR ON SATURDAY NOV 21 from 10am-1pm at this link: https://myfirstsale.com/fair/az-childrens-business-fair/.
On a computer with a camera and mic, create a simple login and visit the kids' booths. It will be so fun! Please join us! Questions? please email azchildrensbusinessfair@gmail.com
Virtual AZ Children's Business Fair
Saturday, November 21, 2020
10:00AM - 12:00PM
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COME OUT TO SUPPORT THE KIDS "Virtually" at the Nov 21 Fair from 10am - 12pm.
https://myfirstsale.com/fair/az-childrens-business-fair/
Create a simple login and then enter the VIRTUAL LIVE FAIR from 10-12 on Nov 21. Visit all the kids booths by double clicking on their table.
Create a simple login and then enter the VIRTUAL LIVE FAIR from 10-12 on Nov 21. Visit all the kids booths by double clicking on their table.
- You will need a computer with camera and mic
- Mobile app is in beta and requires newer phones
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Please post about the fair on your social media -- ask everyone to attend!
- Invite your friends and family to support our little entrepreneurs by attending the Fair. Please invite at least 10 people asking them to support the kids and buy their products and services at this link: https://myfirstsale.com/fair/az-childrens-business-fair/
You will be amazed at what kids can do - 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 opportunity is for kids in Kindergarten - 8th grade. Sorry but we do not accept high school students.
This year is a new opportunity in light of the pandemic! We are unable to use the public park this year and so we are planning a VIRTUAL FAIR…. We will host up to 60 VIRTUAL booths at the 6th annual AZ Children’s Business Fair on Saturday November 21, 2020 from 10 am – 12 pm.
AZ Children’s Business Fair is partnering with MyFirstSale, an online entrepreneurship training program and e-commerce marketplace for kids.
- For just $47 per booth/tent, the MyFirstSale platform includes:
- 12-hour training, prep, and launch course leading up to the event
- comprehensive launch checklist to maximize sales on business fair day
- one-stop online shop for each kid entrepreneur to make sales transactions, track goals and progress, share lessons learned, and receive badges for hitting milestones
- one-year access after the event for kids to grow and continue selling if they so choose
- detailed tracking of kid vendor sales for awards and recognition
- capacity for kids to receive sponsorships from local businesses and highlight them during the event
- ability to increase sales of each kid vendor since shoppers don’t have to be present to buy
How Do I Sign Up and What are Next Steps?
STEP 1: After registering above in Green "APPLY TO THE FAIR" button, you will be directed to Sign Up at MyFirstSale with a special $47 promo code.
- Spots are very limited to 60 booths, first come first serve, so Sign Up today.
- If you already have a MyFirstSale Store Page, please sign up here at the above green "APPLY TO THE FAIR" button and then send an email to azchildrensbusinessfair@gmail.com to ask to be included in the Nov 21 AZCBF.
STEP 2: Then login to MyFirstSale and begin the training and complete the launch checklists.
- We recommend allowing 3 weeks of lead-time for your kid entrepreneurs to prepare for the fair. This gives kids time to go through the training, prep, and launch checklists and to be ready for the event.
STEP 3: One week before the fair, we will schedule a Live Virtual Zoom Call with all participants to prepare everyone for a successful launch!
- Mark Your Calendars: Tuesday November 17, 2020 from 7pm-8pm ARIZONA TIME (TIME CHANGED)
STEP 4: On November 21, the Virtual AZ Children’s Business Fair will take place from 10am - 12pm.
- A special fair link will be published before the fair to share with family and friends.
- Watch this quick video of what the Virtual Fair will look like: https://vimeo.com/470341942
Please email azchildrensbusinessfair@gmail.com with any questions you might have.
Thanks!
AZ Children's Business Fair Team
This event is sponsored by Acton Academy Phoenix, 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.
Whether an entrepreneur is famous like Elon Musk or Oprah Winfrey or they are one of the thousands of unsung business owners across this country, these are the people who make sacrifices to innovate, create jobs and serve their communities.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Acton Children’s Business Fair?
The Acton Children’s Business Fair inspires children to discover their inner entrepreneur. The largest entrepreneurship event for kids in North America, this one-day market gives children the opportunity to showcase their very own businesses.
How many businesses will you accept?
We will accept up to 100 virtual booths/businesses. This opportunity is for kids in Kindergarten - 8th grade. Sorry but we do not accept high school students.
Where should I begin?
Check out our cool video with details on how a virtual fair will happen. Then SIGN UP at the above green "APPLY TO FAIR" button. You will be directed Sign Up at MyFirstSale with a special $47 promo code.
Complete the training and checklists, then begin to prepare your product or services. We'll hold a Virtual Zoom Call on Tuesday Nov 17 from 6-7pm to prepare details all the kids for a successful launch. Details are posted on the main site.
Complete the training and checklists, then begin to prepare your product or services. We'll hold a Virtual Zoom Call on Tuesday Nov 17 from 6-7pm to prepare details all the kids for a successful launch. Details are posted on the main site.
How do I apply? Can I apply as part of a group?
Click on the green "APPLY TO THE FAIR" button above, and you will be directed to Sign Up at MyFirstSale with a special $47 promo code.
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.
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 if someone else has the same business idea?
Two cupcake businesses? Not a problem. In general, we will let market forces play out, though we will let later entries know if another applicant has a similar idea so the later entrant can decide what to do.
How will the fair be set up?
The fair will be virtual this year - check out this video of what it will look like: https://vimeo.com/468334052
What is the entrance fee?
The booth fee will be $47 per booth/tent (not per child) to sign up at MyFirstSale. See the main page for everything included in this price.
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 will need to help the children login to MyFirstSale, complete the online curriculum, and provide some assistance to set up their store page. However, the children should be responsible for product making and marketing of their products, 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.
This opportunity is for kids in Kindergarten - 8th grade. Sorry but we do not accept high school students.
This opportunity is for kids in Kindergarten - 8th grade. Sorry but we do not accept high school students.
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.
