Junior Entrepreneur

A Term 4 homeschool business course for students aged 10+.

Over the course of Term 4, students will learn how to turn an idea into a real mini business. From naming and branding to pricing, photography, websites and marketing, this course gives students practical skills they can actually use.

Age group: 10+
Day: Friday mornings
Duration: 11 weeks
Suggested class time: 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Final week: Christmas Market showcase
Recommended class size: 8–16 students
Parent involvement: Required for official registrations, money handling and market day support.

Junior Entrepreneur is a hands-on business course for homeschool students aged 10 and above who are curious, creative and ready to bring an idea to life.

Across Term 4, students will learn how to create a real business concept from the ground up. We will cover naming, branding, pricing, basic business registration language, ABNs, GST, RRP, logo design, product photography, website creation and marketing.

This course blends practical life skills with creativity, maths, writing, technology, communication and confidence. Students will not just talk about business. They will build one.

At the end of the term, students will launch their idea at a celebration Christmas Market for friends, family and the community. They will have the chance to present their brand, sell their product or service, speak to customers and experience the pride of turning an idea into something real.

Junior Entrepreneur is perfect for students who love making, creating, designing, problem-solving, selling, storytelling or dreaming up ideas.

This is business education made practical, age-appropriate and exciting.

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Recommended Launch Price

For the first Term 4 intake, I would price Junior Entrepreneur at:

$595 per student
or
$550 early bird before a set date

Optional sibling price:
$495 for additional siblings

Optional payment plan:
2 payments of $297.50

Course Overview

Junior Entrepreneur is a practical, creative and confidence-building business course designed for homeschool students aged 10 and above.

Across Term 4, students will move from idea to launch. They will learn how to name a business, create a product or service, understand the basics of business registration, pricing, GST, RRP, branding, logo design, photography, marketing, website creation and selling in person.

The course ends with a celebration Christmas Market where students launch their business to friends, family and the wider community.

This is not just a craft class. This is a real-world learning experience that blends creativity, maths, communication, technology, financial literacy and entrepreneurship.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, students will have:

  • Created a business idea

  • Named and branded their business

  • Understood basic business setup language

  • Learned what an ABN, business name, GST and RRP mean

  • Created a simple pricing structure

  • Designed a logo and brand board

  • Photographed their product or service

  • Created simple marketing material

  • Built or planned a one-page website

  • Practised a business pitch

  • Launched their idea at a Christmas Market

4. What Students Will Learn

Use icon cards or a grid.

Business Ideas

How to choose, test and refine a business idea.

Naming & Branding

How to name a business, create a logo and build a simple visual identity.

ABNs & Business Basics

What ABNs, business names, GST and RRP mean in simple, age-appropriate language.

Pricing & Profit

How to calculate costs, set prices and understand profit.

Photography

Photography

How to photograph products or services using simple lighting and composition.

Website Creation

How to plan and build a simple one-page website or landing page.

Marketing

How to create posters, social posts, market signage and a simple pitch.

Christmas Market Launch

How to prepare a stall, speak to customers and present a business confidently.

Week 1 — What is a Business?

Students explore entrepreneurship, business ideas and what makes something sellable.

Week 2 — Naming the Business

Students choose a business idea, name it and create a simple business description.

Week 3 — ABNs & Business Setup

Students learn business setup language in an age-appropriate way, with parent involvement required for any real registrations.

Week 4 — Pricing, Costs & Profit

Students learn how to price a product or service and calculate basic profit.
Week 5 — GST, RRP & Record Keeping

Students learn what GST and RRP mean and how to track simple income and expenses.

Week 6 — Logo & Branding

Students create a logo concept, colour palette and basic brand identity.

Week 7 — Product Development

Students refine what they will sell or present at the Christmas Market.

Week 8 — Photography & Content

Students photograph their product or service and create simple visual content.

Week 9 — Website Creation

Students plan or build a simple one-page website or landing page.

Week 10 — Marketing & Market Prep

Students prepare their stall, signage, pitch and launch material.

Week 11 — Christmas Market

Students launch their business to family, friends and the community.

6. The Christmas Market Section

Headline:
The course ends with a real Christmas Market launch.

Body:
At the end of Term 4, students will set up their own mini market stall and present their business to friends, family and invited guests.

This gives students the opportunity to practise customer service, confidence, money handling, presentation, selling and public speaking in a supportive environment.

Include:

  • Student stalls

  • Product or service displays

  • Family and friends invited

  • Certificates of completion

  • Photos and celebration

Frequently Asked Questions

10. FAQ Section

Use accordion blocks.

Is this suitable for complete beginners?

Yes. Students do not need to have a business idea before starting. We will help them develop one.

What age is the course for?

The course is designed for students aged 10 and above.

Does my child need to register an ABN?

No. The course teaches what an ABN is, but any real registration must be handled by a parent or guardian.

What kind of business can my child create?

Students may create a product, service, creative business, digital idea, handmade item, market stall concept or another age-appropriate business idea.

Do students need a laptop?

A laptop or tablet will be helpful for website and design weeks. Parents will be advised what to bring before each session.

Will students actually sell at the market?

Students will have the opportunity to sell or showcase their business at the Christmas Market, depending on their business idea and parent approval.

Can parents attend?

Parents may be invited to attend specific sessions, especially the ABN/business setup discussion and the final Christmas Market.

Where is the course held?

The course is held at Studio Jagger in Rosebud.

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