Junior Entrepreneur
11 Week Course
A Term 4 homeschool business course for students aged 12+.
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: 12+
Day: Wednesday Mornings
Duration: 11 weeks
Suggested class time: 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Final week: Christmas Market showcase
Class size: 8 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 12 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,a 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.
Term 4 Homeschool Business Course | Ages 12+
Junior Entrepreneur is a practical business and creativity course designed to guide students through the process of creating, branding and launching their own small business idea.
This option Pays the class in full at the time of enrolment
Term 4 Homeschool Business Course | Ages 12+
Junior Entrepreneur is a practical business and creativity course designed to guide students through the process of creating, branding and launching their own small business idea.
This option Pays the class in full at the time of enrolment
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
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes. Students do not need to have a business idea before starting. We will help them develop one.
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The course is designed for students aged 12 and above.
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No. The course teaches what an ABN is, but any real registration must be handled by a parent or guardian.
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Students may create a product, service, creative business, digital idea, handmade item, market stall concept or another age-appropriate business idea.
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A laptop or tablet will be helpful for website and design weeks. Parents will be advised what to bring before each session.
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Students will have the opportunity to sell or showcase their business at the Christmas Market, depending on their business idea and parent approval.
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Parents may be invited to attend specific sessions, especially the ABN/business setup discussion and the final Christmas Market.
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The course is held at Studio Jagger in Rosebud.

