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Acton Children's Business Fair Long Beach, CA
Sunday, September 9, 2018
8:30AM - 11:00AM
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About the fair
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 a limited number of Tables for the Special Event. We will be Partnering up with The Cupcake Race Series.
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.
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.
Hosted by
Michelle Leek
🗓️ Started hosting in 2018
🚀 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.
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 30 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.
That is the goal to have fun and learn the value of building your empire as an Entrepreneur. It is hard work!
That is the goal to have fun and learn the value of building your empire as an Entrepreneur. It is hard work!
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 selling one product. 1 participant may sell up to 3 items.
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?
Please note, that including a Marketing Plan in your Business Plan is important. How do we let customers know of our Product? Please be sure to make your customers know if you accept cash or accept credit card. Have a great attitude, and have fun!
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. This happens often, and we find it with Slime. Slime is a hot favorite and like Starbucks and Pete's Coffee selling Coffee, what makes yours stand out and why do customers stay loyal? We have many entrepreneurs participate accepting that there will be other similar businesses, please understand this ahead of time. How will your presentation stand out?
How will the fair be set up?
The fair will be a tented outdoor event with booths.
We do not provide tables, tents or chairs. We are not able to accommodate businesses requiring electricity. This is a rain or shine event and no refunds are given.
We do not provide tables, tents or chairs. We are not able to accommodate businesses requiring electricity. This is a rain or shine event and no refunds are given.
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.
Parents , we love your guidance and participation and greatly appreciate successful positive attitudes.
Parents , we love your guidance and participation and greatly appreciate successful positive attitudes.
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.
