Author: Oliver Hill
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MEET OUR HEROES
Categories: Children's Business Fair Blog
Established in November 2018, The Flame Fox is the brainchild of twins Daniela and Sofia and business partner/best friend Josephine. Originally selling slime and traditional Czech gingerbread cookies, the team quickly pivoted, focussing all their efforts on their better-selling cookies. Based on a top-secret recipe handed down by the twins’ Czech Grandmother, huge amounts…
THE SECRET OF HER SUCCESS
Categories: Children's Business Fair Blog
Want the textbook definition of a proper entrepreneur? Look no further than Morgan… At Nov 2019’s event, this 10-year old not only sold out of her excellent Xmas fudge, but made a whopping 70% margin. But this hasn’t been an overnight success. Launching her business, Morgan Makes, in Nov 2018 at the first Children’s Business…
HAVE A LITTLE PATIENCE!
Categories: Children's Business Fair Blog
Desperate to get involved, having visited the Children’s Business Fair in March 2019, Molly had to wait until she was old enough to apply. But her patience paid dividends. This extraordinary seven year old launched her business Crayonames at November’s fair, selling an incredible 148 letters made from recycled, melted-down crayons collected at school. “The…
Thank you, Judges!
Categories: Children's Business Fair Blog
Huge thanks to the grown-up entrepreneurs who shared their invaluable expertise in performing the toughest role of the day – judging the stands… Emma Treasure (Founder, The Easy Lunch Company) https://theeasylunchcompany.co.uk/ Alex Mackie (MD, UK2Learn) https://www.uk2learn.com/ Will Cardwell (Founder, imagojuniors) https://www.imagojuniors.com Becca Hoddinott (Founder, Natural Cook Company) https://thenaturalcookcompany.com/
WINNERS! WINNERS!
Categories: Children's Business Fair Blog
Strong entrepreneurial skills in these four businesses. Huge congrats on their category wins! JUDGE’S CHOICE – WE BAKE, YOU CREATE Zoe and Lola’s enthusiasm for their gluten-free (and very tasty) DIY cupcakes made a big impression on the judges. BEST PRODUCT – JUST CHILLI’NG Based on valuable lessons learned from her previous experiences at July’s…
BURSTING WITH PRIDE…
Categories: Children's Business Fair Blog
It proved a magical atmosphere on 23rd November at the Holy Trinity. Many CBF veterans called it the best yet. We couldn’t agree more… 54 entrepreneurs launched (and re-launched) 31 businesses and selling to 520+ customers. A particular thrill was to see that 50% of the businesses were returning from previous events with new and…
Case Study: Sweet Dreams (Winners, Best Stand, July ’19)
Categories: Children's Business Fair Case Studies
Team Sweet Dreams absolutely nailed it at July 2019’s Guildford Children’s Business Fair. With a simple mission – “make sleeping fun for kids”, the CBF judges were so impressed, they awarded Annie (8), Cleo (11) and Ruby (13) with the Best Stand prize. Here’s how they did it. How did you start your business? We…
The CBF Business Bootcamp: How to build a business in two weeks.
Categories: Children's Business Fair Blog
Blog coming soon.
Why today’s teens are more entrepreneurial than their parents.
Categories: Children's Business Fair Blog
It’s absolutely true. We’ve witnessed it. The next generation is more entrepreneurial than the previous one. Here, Harvard Business Review (the world’s foremost business publications) digs into the reasons why.
Hey parents! You’re not the boss!
Categories: Children's Business Fair Blog
How do you make sure your child gets the most out of their Children’s Business Fair experience? It’s really simple… DON’T HELP! We’ve seen it time and again. Young entrepreneurs who left to develop and launch businesses themselves without adult involvement, always get the most out of the Children’s Business Fair. But goodness knows, stepping…