Acton Children's Business Fair London, Ontario
Saturday, May 12, 2018
10:00AM - 12:00PM
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About the fair
Observe the opportunity for children to launch their very own startup business!
Kids between the ages of seven and fourteen 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 40 booths at the second annual event in London, ON on Saturday, May 12, 2018.
There will be three prizes awarded by impartial judges to the booths in the following categories:
1. Best Overall Business Concept
2. Most Creative Idea
3. Most Appealing Booth
Each winner will be awarded $100 and special prizes from our sponsors! There will also be a draw for more prizes, which every booth is eligible to win. The winner of "Best Overall Business Concept" will also be offered a free booth at the Gathering on the Green!
*The deadline to apply is Monday, May 7th, 2018*
There will be three prizes awarded by impartial judges to the booths in the following categories:
1. Best Overall Business Concept
2. Most Creative Idea
3. Most Appealing Booth
Each winner will be awarded $100 and special prizes from our sponsors! There will also be a draw for more prizes, which every booth is eligible to win. The winner of "Best Overall Business Concept" will also be offered a free booth at the Gathering on the Green!
*The deadline to apply is Monday, May 7th, 2018*
This event is sponsored by Old South Dentistry, MNP LLP Accounting, The Core Family Health Centre, Infinity School, 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.
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Eric Brown
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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.
We started the London Children's Business Fair in a small, indoor venue in 2017. We are excited to be expanding to a large outdoor space for the 2018 Fair.
This event is hosted by Infinity School: www.infinityschool.ca.
We started the London Children's Business Fair in a small, indoor venue in 2017. We are excited to be expanding to a large outdoor space for the 2018 Fair.
This event is hosted by Infinity School: www.infinityschool.ca.
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.
Is there a cost to register?
Yes, each booth costs $20.
How many businesses will you accept?
We will accept up to 40 businesses.
Where should I begin?
Start with our resources page and also our Facebook 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?
The 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.
Once your group has been accepted, you will receive an email with instructions to pay the $20 entry fee. This can be submitted by e-transfer or cheque to Infinity School.
After your application and fee are received, you will be given a registration package shortly before the fair.
Once your group has been accepted, you will receive an email with instructions to pay the $20 entry fee. This can be submitted by e-transfer or cheque to Infinity School.
After your application and fee are received, you will be given a registration package shortly before the fair.
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 outdoor event with table booths. Each business will be given a 10 foot booth with an 6-foot table, and 1-2 chairs. Table cloths will not be provided.
The event will be in the Infinity School yard (also the yard for St. James Westminster Church) off of Bruce St. In the event of bad weather, the event will be in the Great Hall of the Church and school space.
The event will be in the Infinity School yard (also the yard for St. James Westminster Church) off of Bruce St. In the event of bad weather, the event will be in the Great Hall of the Church and school space.
Will electricity be available?
There will be NO electricity.
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, preparing, 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.
