Business Ideas for the Young Enterprise Competition

Hi Guys,

My name is Charlie Henderson and I am 16 years old, currently still in school (sixth form) but at the same time, a keen, young businessman. I have been around these forums for a while now. I have had a small business on ebay myself which has been going great but am not allowed to use in the competition.

I have created this thread for a little bit of help from you guys, with your great ideas and different ways of looking at things.

This year at school we have had the opportunity to become part of the 'Young Enterprise' scheme. This is where pupils are put into groups of 8 and are given £500 to start up and run a business by themselves. We will have to organize manufacturing if needed, buying materials, pitching and selling the goods ect. This business could be a new product, service or anything that produces good ideas and most importantly, makes money

As we have just started this, we are in need of any ideas possible that you may have. Previous ideas at my school consist of a cookery book for kids, a new fizzy drink, biodegradable festival gear and reflective lights for kid safety, with the cookery book getting furthest in the competition to date. A quick briefing by my teacher hinted us to products that would tick the 'ethical' box, but this is not essential

Any business ideas are welcome and your help would be greatly appreciated.

Just as a little extra point, a fundraising scheme may also be needed, so any ideas on this may also be useful.

Thanks
Charlie

 

You can get quite a few shirts made for £500, just as an idea. If you do go for it, make sure they don't infringe on any copyrights.

 

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I am sorry to say it but..... you are in groups of 8. You do not need us to help you.

if you cannot do this on your own, I think your failure would be deserved.