Attention Young Entrepreneurs and Their Parents

Do you have a child or teen interested in starting their own money-making business? Are you a parent that would support such a venture? Or, do you already

have a budding entrepreneur and want to see them succeed?

While doing research on the topic of young entrepreneurs for a book project,

I’ve uncovered some local resources that may be of some help:

1.      www.BiGAustin.org (Business Investment Growth) – a nonprofit organization

that supports small businesses through training and education.

BiGAUSTIN’s Youth Entrepreneurship Program helps kids and teens learn how to become future business leaders. The program is made to inspire and teach young people the skills they need to create and run their own businesses. It focuses on creativity, problem-solving, and learning to be independent, all while giving students

real-life tools, knowledge, and mentors to guide them.

What the program teaches:

Business Skills: Learn the basics of money, budgeting, marketing, and how to make

and sell products.

Creativity & Innovation: Turn your ideas into real business plans through fun work-shops and activities.

Confidence & Leadership: Build self-confidence by starting your own projects and taking charge.

Money Smarts: Understand how to use money wisely and make good financial

choices.

Helping the Community: Create businesses that also make a positive difference

in your neighborhood.

How the program works:

Workshops & Training: Learn business planning, marketing, sales, and money management.

Mentors & Networking: Get paired with real business professionals who share

advice and connections.

Projects: Work alone or in groups to design and pitch your own business ideas.

Pitch Competitions: Present your idea to judges for feedback and maybe even

seed money to start your business!

Why it matters:

The program helps kids grow into strong leaders with confidence and resilience. Graduates leave with the skills to start their own businesses or keep learning

about business in school.

Who can join:

Students from all backgrounds in Central Texas can apply, and scholarships

are available to make sure everyone has a chance to participate.

BiGAUSTIN’s goal is to help young people follow their dreams, become successful entrepreneurs, and build a brighter future for themselves and their communities.

2.      Acton Children’s Business Fair (https://www.childrensbusinessfair.org) –

A team of passionate entrepreneurs, teachers, mentors, and parents who want

their children to learn about entrepreneurship in a practical and fun way.

The Fair events empowers children to discover their inner entrepreneur as

they develop a brand, create a product or service, build a marketing strategy,

and then open for customers to showcase their very own businesses to the public.

Check the website for locations in Central Texas fairs that your child could participate in.

3.      Start-up Kids Club (www.startupkidsclub.com) – This organization’s

Mission is “To ensure that all children are afforded the opportunity to succeed

at life beyond the classroom.”

The educator Founder and Executive Director of SKC credits the lessons learned

from her eight-year old daughter’s quest to make her own money during a family garage sale.

The Start-up Kids Club is Values driven:

PURPOSEFULNESS. Values idea over grade and promotes thoughtful risk-taking

with purposeful and deliberate focus on one’s goals and priorities.

COMMUNITY: We value the wealth of knowledge located in each unique community

and foster unity through collective experience.

INCLUSION: We believe that all children should have access to innovative learning regardless of their age, background, or ability.

OWNERSHIP: Rather individually or collaboratively, we value ones ability to take ownership through accountability for results, actions, and the decisions made.

PERSPECTIVE: We value the perspective and meaningful connections created by

hands-on creative “real world” learning experiences.

This non-profit organization serves the Texas Hill Country from Wimberly, Texas. 

For information about Start-up Kids Club email info@startupkidsclub.com  or call

(512) 574-5304.

Would one of these organizations be worth pursuing by you and your aspiring entrepreneur? Perhaps in the coming weeks and months, we’ll see your child under

a canopy at a local market or online proudly offering their goods or services for sale.

In closing, I want to express my appreciation to the Chief Hippo at  ihutto (www.ihutto.com) for the encouragement and coaching I’ve received during

this book and website building project. And, be on the look out for the book When Opportunity Barks, Let Him In! Stories of kids finding opportunities in

business.