What’s the Purpose of Encouraging Creativity & Imagination?
Asking kids to use their imagination seems like a no brainer, right? If kids used their imagination more then they could occupy themselves through the day without iPads or video…
Being Aware While Still Having Fun!
This weekend was a fun filled event for Build a Biz Kids. We were honoured to be volunteering at the Port Moody RibFest in the Kids Center where we had an information booth…
These Aren’t Real Businesses…
Businesses are Big, Daunting Tasks. Surely these 7 year olds aren’t starting a REAL Business…. Right? One of the best days I have had so far with Build a Biz Kids was…
Don’t Be a Dreamer
“You see that widget over there? I came up with that idea 10 years ago and should be rich..." “I have this great idea. I’m totally going to make it…
What Does a Non Profit Know About Entrepreneurship & Making Money
A Non-Profit Society that teaches entrepreneurship? At first, to some that may seem like two opposing ideas. I mean, isn’t entrepreneurship about making money? Making a Profit? And non profits…
Youth Charity Movement
The kids at elite academy have discovered the drive that comes when helping others. As a team that met though academic advancement program, they began discussing ways they could make a difference…
Kids 4 Kids – KidPreneur Spotlight
Kids 4 kids – is there a more inspiring purpose for a business? It explains why I was instantly drawn to the energy of three siblings and friends at an…
Are You A Problem Solver?
Entrepreneurs are problem solvers and some of the best problem solvers I have met are kids. One of the fun games we like to introduce to students in our programs or visitors to our assorted booths we set up around the city, is a Problem Solving Challenge. Since the basic concept of entrepreneurship is problem solving, it seemed like a good way to introduce the concept to children. In this challenge we begin with asking for creative solutions to everyday problems.
Just a “Pinch of Magic” – KidPreneur Spotlight
These two kidpreneurs seem to embody the old adage: Do what you love and the money will follow. In fact, “watching the money roll in” was Sam’s response to her favorite part of the market day before laughing it off and following up with “actually, I enjoy connecting with new people and talking about our products.”
Advice from “TinyPreneurs”
Raising money for a good cause was a theme at this years Tinypreneurs event. Children were selling products they created and designed with portions of proceeds going to various charities. When asked for more information on the charities the children lit up. Often, the response was about a family member who had an illness. Some were survivors but others were not. The kids spoke proudly about the reasons for donating the funds:
