This 9 week business class is designed for teenagers who want to learn how to start and run a successful business. The course will cover a wide range of topics that will equip students with the knowledge and tools they need to turn their ideas into profitable ventures. The class is designed to be comprehensive, with a specific focus on understanding the financial aspect of owning and running a business. The class will be interactive, and will include hands-on activities, real-life examples, and case studies.

This class is one of our most popular classes which we have just overhauled, re-filmed and made NEW for 2023! 

GOALS:
-Introduce students to different types of side hustles and help them identify which one(s) may be a good fit for them
-Teach students how to develop a business plan and create a budget, including market research and financial forecasting
-Provide students with information about marketing, branding, and advertising their business
-Help students understand the implications of running a business
-Develop students' problem-solving, critical thinking, and leadership skills

▬▬▬▬▬▬ Week 1 - 9 Topics will include:  ▬▬▬▬▬▬
What business is and how it works
Funding your business
Different kinds of businesses
Learning, if you like your job you never work a day in your life ;)
Side Hustlers / Business ideas for teens and how to earn money now!
How to write a basic business plan 
How to schedule your time to be successful
How to manage a budget understanding profit and loss 
How to market your business and identify your target market
Quality control and how to keep your customers happy
The difference between needing and wanting

The flexible schedule (Flex Class) allows your learners to watch the pre-recorded videos and do them at a time that is FUN for them! You can also spend extra time on the topics your child is most interested in. Since this is a flex class with no live meetings, students can log in at a convenient time to complete the week's lesson. We will be going through each week as a group and I will post the lesson weekly (depending on which day you started).

The videos will contain the information required to give students a good understanding of each topic, and each one will include homework for the students to undertake during the week. Homework assignments will include writing a list of topics, interests, and areas of expertise in which the students might be interested in developing a business. There will also be research assignments into how to choose a business name, the importance of color when selecting a logo, the difference between product and service companies, and the different forms of business funding available. 

After watching each video and completing the homework assignments, students will be provided with feedback and the specific next steps to make their business vision a reality, including how to write a business plan. 

Time frame for the Week:
Mondays - The teacher will post the information needed for the week.
Tuesdays-Wednesday - The teacher can answer any questions pertaining to the topic of the week.  The students will need to complete any homework assignments and answer any questions in the class.
Thursday - Students need to have all tasks completed and uploaded in the classroom.  
Friday - The teacher will provide feedback to the class and individual students, students will also be able to engage in peer-to-peer review and be able to discuss how they went about completing the tasks.
Saturday - Sunday - Teacher will be available to answer any questions that the students may have for the week or the next week.

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For parents/families who feel their child would benefit from this course, but their budget does not allow for it, I do offer a number of discounts for families of lower income. Please message me with the course, dates and times you are interested in to learn more about the discounts I might be able to offer.

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This class is currently being taught by Jo Reynolds.