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Young Entrepreneur Squad YE$ Expo

Sunday, April 18, 2021

3:00PM - 5:00PM

Brookwood Hills

Atlanta, GA 30309, USA

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BHWCC 1st Annual YE$ Expo Apr18th 3-5pm Park Lawn ***Members Only Event*** Registration CLOSED!!!

Calling all kidz (up to 21yrs. old) with a biz! Don’t miss this opportunity to grow your business and earn extra summer cash at Brookwood Hills’ inaugural YE$ Expo! 
 
Join the YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR SQUAD! Get the word out to BWHCC about your business by exhibiting on 4/18/21. Time from set up to breakdown is 2:00-6:00. Rain date is 4/25/21. Registration is easy and FREE!
Apply by 3/19 to be included in Exhibit Directory.
 
The YE$ Expo will be advertised in BrookNotes and on BWH Facebook pages! Apply by 3/19 and we will feature your business in the YE$ Directory distributed to neighbors and members!
 
Hit Apply To The Fair -> Fill in applicant contact info. -> answer only the 1st 3 Business Info. Questions. Feel free to select "no" under Contract Terms.   
 
Start brainstorming now about your business showcase! 
Businesses could be in: Food & Beverage, Arts & Crafts, Child/Pet Sitting/Camps, Home & Garden, Running Errands, Community Services, etc. 
 
Bring flyers/business cards, table cover, and decorations. BWHCC will provide 8 ft. tables. It is up to you if you want to sell, offer samples, take orders/reservations or advertise. If you provide a service, you can display photos of you in action with references from happy customers. If you have a product, bring samples!
 
Most businesses have to think about COVID. Be prepared to show/explain how you keep yourself and your customers safe during the pandemic. 
 
Don’t worry Mom and Dad. If your plate is full, Julie Silber and Annie Jennings are available to help your child(ren) with planning and there will be volunteers at the event. 
 
Would a family member be interested in volunteering? Let us know so we may contact you.
 
Questions? Email Annie hokiechena@gmail.com or Julie julie@decorjoy.net


Hosted by

Annie Jennings

🗓️ Started hosting in 2021

🚀 Has hosted 1 fair

The YE$ Expo inspires children to discover their inner entrepreneur. This one-day BWHCC Members Only market gives children the opportunity to showcase their very own businesses.
  • Where: Brookwood Hills Park on April 18 from 3 to 5pm (Rain Date-April 25)
  • Entry Deadlines: FREE for the inaugural year 
    • 3/19 to be included in Directory
  • Max 3 people per business (at least 1 child must be BWHCC member). 
  • Check In 4/18 at 2PM. An 8’ table will be set up for each business. Bring table drapes and decorations. 
  • Please fill out Business Name, Brief Description and Price for items (This will printed into a Directory and given to community prior to the event) Remaining registration fields are optional.
  • Questions? Email Annie hokiechena@gmail.com or Julie julie@decorjoy.net

We are a team of passionate parents, professionals, and neighbors, who want our children to learn about entrepreneurship in a practical and fun way.
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. 

We will host booths at the inaugural event at Brookwood Hills Park on April 18 from 3 to 5pm 
(Rain Date-April 25)

This event is sponsored by Brookwood Hills Community Club, Kellyann Dunning of Sotheby's Realty, United Bin Cleaning, and Northside Yard Cards and the generous support of our  volunteers.  We all believe that principled entrepreneurs are heroes and role models for the next generation.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the YE$ Expo?
The YE$ Expo inspires children to discover their inner entrepreneur. This one-day BWHCC Members Only market gives children the opportunity to showcase their very own businesses.
  • Where: Brookwood Hills Park on April 18 from 3 to 5pm (Rain Date-April 25)
  • Entry Deadlines: FREE for the inaugural year 
    • 3/19 to be included in Directory
  • Max 3 people per business. At least 1 child must be BWHCC member. 
  • Check In 4/18 at 2PM. An 8’ table will be set up for each business. Bring table drapes and decorations. 
  • Enter online at https://www.childrensbusinessfair.org/brookwood-hills
    Business Name, Brief Description and Price for items (This will printed into a Directory and given to community prior to the event) Remaining register fields are optional.
  • Questions? Email Annie hokiechena@gmail.com or Julie julie@decorjoy.net

How many businesses will you accept?
We will accept up to 50 businesses by 4/10/21. 

Where should I begin? 
Start with the following resource links. Read inspiring stories about other young entrepreneurs and play games to hone your business skills.
And APPLY!
Business Ideas for Kids 
From making cat toys to designing websites, check out these: https://kidpreneurs.org/a-guide-to-50-creative-business-ideas-for-kids/
Guide to Writing a Business Plan 
From bizKID$, this worksheet helps young entrepreneurs think about marketing (from the name of their business to who they will sell it to) and financials (including materials, pricing and profit). 
Link:
Entrepreneurship Games 
Coffee Shop 
Name your coffee shop, buy supplies, make the perfect brew, and set the price. Can you please your customers and make a profit? 
Link:
 
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. [*At least 1 of the 3 person booth must be a BWHCC member]. 
 
When is application deadline:
  • 3/19 to be included in YE$ Directory
  • 4/10 booth exhibit but not included in YE$ Directory

How much does it cost to apply?  
Application is FREE of Charge for the inaugural year. 

What is on the application and What info. are needed:  
The application asks kids to think through some simple, but important elements of their business:
In addition to Registration Info. Please ensure you answer the 1st 3 Business Info. Questions below. Feel free to select "no" under Contract Terms.   
  • Name of your business 
  • What product or service do you plan to sell?
  • What price will you charge for each product/service? 
  • Sample Application
Keston's Website Maker
Child #1
First name: Keston
Last name: Champagne
School: Homeschool
Age on day of fair: 9
Adult contact first name:Monique
Adult contact last name: Champagne
Adult contact email: monique.s.champagne@gmail.com
Adult contact phone number: 9174763498
Business
Business Name: Keston's Website Maker
Product/Service Description: Keston's Website Maker designs affordable, professional, custom websites for small business owners and creative. We also offer website design classes to students ages 6-12 who want to learn how to make websites.
What price will you charge for each item? How much will each item cost to make? Websites are $29.99 per page and the classes are $30.00 for a 3 week session.
(Optional) How do you plan to pay for your start up costs? I plan to pay for start up costs by selling websites and my website design classes.
(Optional) Advertising plan: Social media and my website: Www.kestonswebsitemaker.com
(Optional) At the end of the event, how will you determine if your business has been a success? If I get people signed up for my classes and/or I get a least one website contract, I'd consider my business a success.
Permission for Media and Contract Terms
Do you give permission for your child's photograph or video to be taken and used without compensation by The Acton Children's Business Fair, Acton Academy, and The Acton School of Business?
Yes
Agreement with contract terms?
Yes

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 an outdoor event with booths. Each business is responsible for their own display, table and chairs. Table cloths and electricity will not be provided. 

What are the rules? 
This event is designed to give children the experience of selling a product or service. 
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.

Our incredible sponsors

Children's Business Fair

Acton Academy

Next Great Adventure

Northside Yard Cards

Brookwood Hills Community Club

Kellyann Dunning - Realtor

United Bin Cleaning