Some things sell better than others, and that’s one of the lessons the kids who participated in the Children’s Business Fair in Ottawa learned. Aanya Agarwal has been to a business fair before. She knows that some jewelry designs bring in more dollars than others.
Chloe Carmona and her friend Mady sold handmade jewelry, but they learned that buyers really liked their baked goods. They sold out.
Ellie Maierhofer of Seneca sold flowers. They needed four or five months to grow. While they did, she worked to keep insects from eating them.
Dixie Smick, who sold crafts, understands that the point of being in business is to make money. She kept track of material costs.
Ana-Elisa and Thaila Scheick figured out how to pay an employee–their mom–and save for other things like vacation time and an iPad.
Two brothers who set up a toy shooting range applied what they learned about product placement at another business fair. People walking by their exhibit at the other fair didn’t see the games and prizes boys were offering. They made sure it was more visible in Ottawa.
There were 22 entries in the fair earlier this month and organizer Dylan Conmy is already planning for one next year. This is the second story in a series on the event. The first story is at this link.
Star Designs, run by Ana-Elisa and Thaila Scheick, at the Ottawa Children’s Business Fair on August 13, 2022
The Ceci and Cayla Shop sold out of baked goods at the Children’s Business Fair on August 13, 2022