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…
The Summer Slide
It’s that exciting time of year when routine is thrown out with last years’ workbooks! Growing up, summer break was exactly that, “a break”. We counted down the days until…
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.”
Tri-City Buzz Interview Build a Biz Kids!
The Tri-City Buzz is run by Mark Parsons, a Realtor with Remax, who is very focused on the local community that he serves. As a self employed individual, he is certainly doing a lot of things right. By showcasing local businesses the community, he is giving them a platform to help them rise up and continue their success. Through this he is also gaining incredible knowledge of the neighborhoods in which he works to help find families new homes and a community they can feel welcome in.
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:
Tri-City News Hightlights Build a Biz Kids & KidPreneur Camps
The Tri-City News decided to come out on a hot day for a glass of lemonade served up by our very own Build a Biz Kids! Featured on the home page of their website and an article in the Friday Newspaper, Ethan Ricketts & Nikolas Boal can be seen with big smiles knowing their hard work is helping a great organization like SHARE Family & Community Centres (as well as the excitement of being featured in the newspaper of course).
