Acton Children's Business Fair Verona, WI
Saturday, February 18, 2017
12:00AM - 12:00AM
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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.
This event is sponsored by JNJ CraftWorks & Acton Academy, And the generous support of our donors and volunteers.
Hosted by
Jerina Vincent
🗓️ Started hosting in 2017
🚀 Has hosted 1 fair
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 Verona Children’s Business Fair?
The Verona Children’s Business Fair is the local branch of the Acton's Children's Business fair which 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. Kids develop a brand, create a product or service, build a marketing strategy, and then open for customers at our one-day marketplace. Experience young minds marketing, selling, counting money and feeling accomplished!
What is the process?
The children plan their business at every level: product, service, marketing, accounting, cost of goods, pricing, etc. And in this process, they learn a sense of wonder, the importance of hard work, taking responsibility, and gaining confidence in the next challenge.
Where should I begin?
Start with our resources page. Read inspiring stories about other young entrepreneurs. Here are some great business ideas to get you started: Cupcake Baker, Dog Walking Service, Tutoring/HW Help, Photo Booth, Jewelry, Dog Treats, Artist, Shirt Designer, Rock Painter or Lemonade Stand. And these are just a few of the many!
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 6 participants per business.
Is there a fee to participate?
Is there a fee to participate?
A $10 participation fee will be charged to all accepted businesses on business fair day.
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.
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.
