Let’s face it. Teenagers always seem to have endless amounts of disposable income. This is why teen side hustlers can easily target this group with some of the easiest items to flip for a profit. In fact, I have seen some of my own students make a lot of money by simply reselling items to …
Creating a side hustle does not require you to be a minimum age. So why can’t high school student side hustles be a thing? Making extra money can be a great way to buy the items you want, invest it to make it grow, or save for big purchases in the future. Starting a side …
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Running a high school trade show is not an easy feat to pull off. They require a lot of preparation, acceptance of rejection, and determination from the students. However, year after year we are able to grow the event and make the student businesses more profitable. Organizing a trade show within your high school business …
In the beginning, a few of my colleagues asked me why I decided to start a business teacher blog now. Is there a new approach I want to share? Is there not a place for business educators to look at different teaching methods? The answers to these questions are there. However, the real reason is …
The retail process is an easy concept for students to learn. However, the bartering process is initially more difficult. However, many are unable to determine the exact reasoning behind the price of the merchandise they buy. They are quick to assume that quality, brand name, colour, and design are the main factors. When I ask …
A student trade show can generate sales – the goal of every student business. However, goals can range from funding their fast food obsession to saving money for their post-secondary studies. For all students, making that first dollar is a driving force to continue pursuing their venture. Trying to seek out customers and generate sales …
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The first thing my students see at the start of the new school year is a framed dollar. I usually see a mixture of confusion and interest, but most know it has to do with student run businesses. By this time, the reputation of the graduating business students at our high school has grown to …
