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Courtlynn's Corner and the Value Village Collective is proud to present Kid Biz Bonanza: Where Kidpreneurs Rule! Courtlynn's Corner was founded by 6 year old Courtlynn... now 10 years old and a published author she wanted to keep the spirit of entrepreneurship alive by creating a space where children can showcase their talents and products. Please come support some local children and also get free school supplies while supplies last! Food trucks and fun on site!
Kid Biz Bonanza: Where Kidpreneurs Rule!
Saturday, July 27, 2024
2:30PM - 5:30PM
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About the fair
Courtlynn's Corner and the Value Village Present:
Kid Biz Bonanza: Where Kidpreneurs Rule!
Kid Biz Bonanza: Where Kidpreneurs Rule!
We wanted to give kids an opportunity to 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 Anderson's Farmers Market 402 N. Murray Ave., Anderson, SC 29625 on Saturday, July 27th from 2:30 pm – 5:30 pm.
This event is sponsored by Acton Academy, the Acton School of Business, and the generous support of our local 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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Quantella Kinard
🗓️ Started hosting in 2024
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We are a team of passionate locals who simply want our children to learn about entrepreneurship in a practical and fun way.
11 booths participating
Jadas Tutu Shop
Doggone Treats
And 9 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. 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 15 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 covered outdoor event with booths. Each business will be given a space to set up a table display with their product or service. Table or table cloths will not be provided.
Will electricity be available?
The availability of electricity is limited Please let us know in you are in need of electricity so we can accommodate if possible.
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.
