Course Description

This platform has been created in response to Covid-19 School Closures so that students can continue the PowerPlay Young Entrepreneurs program at home. Please check with your classroom teacher to find out how the program is being adapted for your school.

Bill Roche

Please contact Bill by email at [email protected] or by phone at 1-888-880-0816 or 604-538-0816 with any questions you may have.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction

    • Course Outline

    • Introduction

    • Entrepreneurial Skills

    • Activity Sheet - My Skills
  • 2

    Section 1: Goals

    • What is success?

    • My Business Goals

    • Goals

    • MY BUSINESS PLAN: GOALS

    • My Charity

    • Charitable Causes

    • Activity Sheet - Charity Research
  • 3

    Section 2: Product Description

    • My Opportunity

    • Activity Sheet - My Opportunity

    • The Product Challenge

    • Product Ideas

    • Activity Sheet - Product Brainstorm

    • My Product Idea

    • My Market Research Video

    • Market Research

    • Activity Sheet - Market Research Survey

    • My Survey Results

    • Activity Sheet - Market Research Analysis

    • My Product Description

    • MY BUSINESS PLAN: PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

  • 4

    Section 3: Operations

    • Business Operations

    • MY BUSINESS PLAN: OPERATIONS

  • 5

    Section 4: Money Plan

    • My Money Plan

    • Money Plan (Part 1) - Costs.pdf

    • MY BUSINESS PLAN: MONEY PLAN (PART 1)

    • Loan Certificate

    • Money Plan (Part 2.1) - Unit Cost

    • MY BUSINESS PLAN: MONEY PLAN (PART 2.1)

    • Money Plan (Part 2.2) - Pricing

    • MY BUSINESS PLAN: MONEY PLAN (PART 2.2)
  • 6

    Section 5 - Marketing

    • Marketing Intro + Word Ads

    • Activity Sheet - Word Ad

    • My Marketing Plan

    • Colour Ads

    • Posters

    • Displays

    • Talking with Customers

    • MY BUSINESS PLAN: MARKETING

  • 7

    Lesson 5 - Business Plan and Show Preparations

    • My Business Plan

    • My Business Plan
  • 8

    Young Entrepreneur Show

    • Planning for Show

    • Activity Sheet - Planning Your Sale
  • 9

    Lesson 6 - Evaluating Success

    • Business Income Statement.pdf

    • Activity Sheet - Business Income Statement

    • My Reflections

    • Considering your Success

    • Activity Sheet - Considering Your Success

    • Evaluating your Product

    • Activity Sheet - Evaluating your Product

    • Helping Others

    • Activity Sheet - Helping Others

    • Next Steps
  • 10

    Success Stories

    • Lily's Helmet Muffs

    • Nia's Aboriginal Beaded Bracelets

    • Armando's Rustic Wooden Candle Holders

    • Jamie's Pencil Pouches