Little Rock BUILD Academy Children’s Business Fair
Saturday, November 2, 2024
11:00AM - 3:00PM
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About the fair
The Little Rock Build Academy Children’s Business Fair is a one-day marketplace operated by young Kidpreneurs aged 6-18 to showcase their talents and business, sell in an authentic environment and earn their own money.
We will host 20 booths (provided table, chair, food and drinks for the youth).
All booths must accept electronic payments. No cash transactions will be allowed. Customers are allowed it too but NO CASH!
All booths must accept electronic payments. No cash transactions will be allowed. Customers are allowed it too but NO CASH!
To keep the kids happy and profitable (and the Fair fun for shoppers!) there will only be two businesses allowed per type of item (think jewelry, cookies, etc.). So, submit your application today to get your first choice of item to sell!
This event is sponsored by The Little Rock Small Business Development Build Academy, Zoe’s Lemonade Stand, The City of Little Rock, Acton Academy and 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. We have thousands of youth aspiring entrepreneurs and business owners across this country, these are the people who make sacrifices to innovate, create jobs and serve their communities.
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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The Arkansas Children's Business Fair is a team of passionate entrepreneurs, life coaches, mentors, and parents, who support children entrepreneurs in a practical and fun way. We believe that The Acton Children's Business Fair model has the potential to create a significant ripple effect right here in Arkansas. Our youngsters are deserving of this invaluable opportunity, and we're thrilled to witness the potential outcomes it may unlock!
Look forward to seeing you!!
Look forward to seeing you!!
16 booths participating
Bubbles’ Adventures
Girls & Co.
And 14 others.
Frequently asked questions
What is Little Rock BUILD Academy Children’s Business Fair?
The Little Rock Build Academy Children’s Business Fair is a one-day marketplace operated by young Kidpreneurs aged 6-18 to showcase their talent and business, sell in an authentic environment and earn their own money.
The Little Rock Build Academy 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 20 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 an indoor event with booths. Each business will be provided a 6-foot table and 1-2 chairs. Children will be provided food, drinks, awards, t-shirt and swag bags.
Will electricity be available?
Yes, there will be electricity in the auditorium.
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.
