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 games. But are we missing the most important reason for encouraging creativity? And are we also missing out on the day to day opportunities where […]
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 along with 3 games for kids of all ages. If you haven’t been to RibFest before, you missed out on a great event so be sure to […]
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 are about doing good, selfless actions trying to raise money and making non for themselves? After all, a non profit is exactly that. No Profit. […]
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 our school year ended so we could turn off our brains for two months. The only math I would do was to count the change […]
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.”
What To Do With Screen Time?
Screen time is no longer sitting in-front of a television. It’s a pocket computer that has access to the entire worlds database of information. At this point – when used with purpose, the screen is not a distraction but a tool.
There are two reasons I embrace screen time with my 9 year old son:
“Hey! Want Some Lemonade?”
Having these two support our non-profit start-up has reinforced exactly why we are so excited for this program. They are passionate and have unlimited ideas. With tools and encouragement there is a world of possibility ahead of them. These 8 and 9 year olds are asking questions about our business strategies and offer intelligent suggestions.
Empowering Youth For Their Financial Future!
What happens when your boss is 9yrs old? Like a CEO, my son is inspired with ideas for better business and community. And like many CEO’s, once he’s shared his vision he delegates the implementation strategy to his leadership team (AKA Mom & Dad). Like any parent, I went looking for ways to encourage his […]
Welcome to Build a Biz Kids
Welcome to Build a Biz Kids, a Non Profit Society, BizKids Practical Education ASSN, working to help facilitate young kids’ creativity and natural entrepreneurial spirit through after school programs as well as spring break and summer camps.