Entrepreneur Fair: Small Business Crash Course for Teens and Tweens!
Young entrepreneurs will spend 9-weeks learning how to plan a small business, then present their business ideas at our 'Entrepreneur Fair'! We cover marketing, contracts, sales, taxes, and more!
Erica Gardner (Army, Masters in Law)
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(87)
What's included
10 live meetings
10 in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Weekly homework assignments will be based on the lesson. As each learners business concept will be different, timeframes will vary.Class Experience
US Grade 7 - 10
In this fun, fast-paced, and highly engaging course, students will brainstorm a business idea, build it, protect it, organize it, and present it! This is a TON of knowledge and experience packed into a 10-week course! During week 1, each student will brainstorm their own unique business idea. The remainder of the course will walk students through the process of turning that idea into a real, and very comprehensive business plan! Finally, we'll host an Entrepreneur Fair! Students will prepare a 3-5 minute presentation to share their business plan and convince me, the "shark tank", why I should 'invest' in their business! Students will be encouraged to get creative and have fun with these presentations! Weekly topics will cover: 1) The Importance of Small Business / Developing an Idea 2) Market Research 3) Branding / Writing a Mission Statement 4) The Corporate Veil / Legal Entities 5) Intellectual Property 6) Writing and Signing a Contract 7) Marketing 8) Business Operations and Organization 9) The Business Plan / Business Ethics 10) Entrepreneur Fair! Weekly homework assignments will help students perform practical, real-world research, planning, and business development directly related to the lesson. For example, students will design a logo, write a contract, visit the US Patent & Trademark Office website to see if their business name is available, and much, much more! Students do not need any previous business education or experience to enjoy this class. It's perfect for any young entrepreneur , at any level, who wants to TRULY learn how to launch a business! Join me!!
Learning Goals
Students will learn the practical and legal side of starting a business, along with the creative aspects of market research, branding, and marketing. The course is designed to give students a more realistic idea of what it takes to launch a small business.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
We will be using a free 3rd-party tool called Nearpod to make our lessons more interactive. Each week, students will be given a code to access our private Nearpod page. No login is required.
Supply List
Homework assignments will also require students to access their local Secretary of State website, the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office, and other government sites with invaluable resources and information.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined May, 2021
5.0
87reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree from Kaplan University
Bachelor's Degree from Kaplan University
I hold both bachelors and masters degrees in legal studies, worked as a business litigation paralegal for 3+ years, and spent years as a freelance ghostwriter writing educational marketing content and books for attorneys, victims rights advocates, and serial entrepreneurs. I've also owned several small businesses of my own, spanning nearly 10 years. Much of the material provided in this course is based on one of the ghostwritten books, as well as my experience in business and law. Locally, I host this same 10-week course for middle and high school students. I LOVE to help build the next generation of entrepreneurs and creators!! Reviews
Live Group Class
$13
weekly or $125 for 10 classes1x per week, 10 weeks
60 min
Completed by 16 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-17
2-8 learners per class
