Acton Children's Business Fair Anderson, SC
Saturday, August 4, 2018
10:00AM - 2:00AM
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About the fair
Observe the opportunity for children to launch their very own startup business!
The Anderson LIFE Community is proud to present the first Annual Actons's Children's Business Fair! Providing the opportunity for children to launch their very own startup business!
The Anderson LIFE Community is proud to present the first Annual Actons's Children's Business Fair! Providing 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. The children are responsible for the setup, sales, and interacting with customers. Kids between the ages of 6 and 17 are invited to participate.
There will be prizes for the different age groups. We will have a $20 entry fee per business. The Pre-Launch Seminar details are below. Giving the kids a chance to get to know one another and learn more about the set up, prizes, rules, and location of the fair. We encourage all participants to join the pre-launch and have some fun.
Age Categories: 6-7, 8-10, 11-12, 13-14, and 15-18 All entries will automatically be entered in the business competition, and booths will be judged on most origianl business idea, heighest business potential, and best presentation/creativity. Cash prizes of $50 per category and age group (to be split among the business owners) will be presented at the conclusion of the fair. There will be a drawing for prizes as well for everyone that buys a product from each childs booth.
Age Categories: 6-7, 8-10, 11-12, 13-14, and 15-18 All entries will automatically be entered in the business competition, and booths will be judged on most origianl business idea, heighest business potential, and best presentation/creativity. Cash prizes of $50 per category and age group (to be split among the business owners) will be presented at the conclusion of the fair. There will be a drawing for prizes as well for everyone that buys a product from each childs booth.
This event is sponsored by Acton Academy, the Acton School of Business, Smull Business Consultants, LIFE, 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 Robert Nay or Jaden Wheeler & Amaya Selmon 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.
Small businesses start out with a entrepreneur and a vision. By providing the proper tools and leadership, our goal is to inspire young entrepreneurs to dream big!
Download Three Magic Seeds - Discovering the Entrepreneurial Spirit
Small businesses start out with a entrepreneur and a vision. By providing the proper tools and leadership, our goal is to inspire young entrepreneurs to dream big!
Download Three Magic Seeds - Discovering the Entrepreneurial Spirit
There will be a Pizza Party Pre-Launch Event to answer any questions about the fair.
We will cover:
- Financial Education
- Why Entreprenuership
- Rules and Guidelines
- Application
- Guide to write a business plan
- Booth display
- Special Speakers from the community
July 14th from 12pm - 2pm at the
Royal Baptist Church
407 E Hampton St
Anderson, SC 29624
Royal Baptist Church
407 E Hampton St
Anderson, SC 29624
Registration is required to participate in the fair.
Date of Fair:
Sat, Aug 4th, 2018
10:00AM - 2:00PM
10:00AM - 2:00PM
Royal Baptist Church
407 E Hampton St.
Anderson, SC 29624
407 E Hampton St.
Anderson, SC 29624
Contact Dr. Betty Speaks for additional questions. 864-884-5402
Hosted by
Angela Smull
🗓️ Started hosting in 2017
🚀 Has hosted 2 fairs
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.
6 booths participating
NoonCat Creations
Gold City Slimes
And 4 others.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Acton Children’s Business Fair?
The Acton Children’s Business Fair inspires ch ildren 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 36 businesses.
Where should I begin?
Start with our resources page. 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?
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 a tented outdoor event with booths. Each business will be given a booth with an 8-foot table (to share with one other business), full-cover tenting, and 1-2 chairs. Table cloths will not be provided. We are not able to accommodate businesses requiring electricity.
Will electricity be available?
Unfortunately, we are not able to provide electricity to the booths.
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.
