Acton Children's Business Fair Anderson, SC
Saturday, November 11, 2017
10:00AM - 1:00AM
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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 10-20 booths at the 1st annual event in Wedgefield-Orlando on Aug 5th 2017 from 10 am – 1 pm.
There will be prizes for the different age groups. We will have a $20 entry fee per business. Once you apply above, you will receive more information of dates for a pre-launch. Giving the kids a chance to get to know one another and learn more about the set up, prizes, rules, and location of the fair. We encourage all participants to join the pre-launch and have some fun.
There will be a drawing there for prizes as well. Age Categories: 6-7, 8-10, 11-12, 13-14, and 15-17 All entries will automatically be entered in the business competition, and booths will be judged on most origianl business idea, heighest business potential, and best presentation/creativity. Cash prizes of $50 per category and age group (to be split among the business owners) will be presented at the conclusion of the fair.
There will be prizes for the different age groups. We will have a $20 entry fee per business. Once you apply above, you will receive more information of dates for a pre-launch. Giving the kids a chance to get to know one another and learn more about the set up, prizes, rules, and location of the fair. We encourage all participants to join the pre-launch and have some fun.
There will be a drawing there for prizes as well. Age Categories: 6-7, 8-10, 11-12, 13-14, and 15-17 All entries will automatically be entered in the business competition, and booths will be judged on most origianl business idea, heighest business potential, and best presentation/creativity. Cash prizes of $50 per category and age group (to be split among the business owners) will be presented at the conclusion of the fair.
This event is sponsored by Acton Academy, the Acton School of Business, Smull Business Consultants, LIFE, 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 Robert Nay or Jaden Wheeler & Amaya Selmon 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
Angela Smull
🗓️ Started hosting in 2017
🚀 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 Children’s Business Fair?
The 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 a tented outdoor event with booths. Each business will be given a booth with an 8-foot table, full-cover tenting, and 1-2 chairs. Table cloths will not be provided. We are not able to accommodate businesses requiring electricity.
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.
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. Here in the Orlando/Space Coast area Jay and Angela Smull wanted to do the same thing for their 7 children still at home. They kids were always coming up with ideas of things they could do. Jay and Angela heard about the Children's Business Fair and felt that they could help their children while helping other parents spark the same spirit in their children.
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