Career and Technology Studies Grades 10-12

10 steps that everyone should know when writing a business plan to get investors excited about your business.

Learn what a business bank account is, why your business needs one, and how to open one with your bank.

Sustainability is not just about environmentalism, but about finding the balance between economic, social and environmental concerns. As part of sustainability, climate action focuses on the urgent need to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions.

This useful video explains why you need to do market research (hint, it has to do with getting investors). Don't forget to find out what your local public library can do to help you with this important step!

Protecting your intellectual property, trademarks, copyright and using IP as a business tool.

What is money—when you really stop to think about it? To understand how money works, and what it ultimately represents, we need to strip it down to its very basic function.

Supply and demand is part of the very bedrock of an economy. It's what generates the price of any product or service.

A good overview of the ISO and how these standards support world trade.

A great game where students set up their own coffee shops and must pay attention to costs, price points, and the tastiness of their product.

Expenses can pop-up, supplies can suddenly be hard to find, or delivering the most value to customers can involve some expensive choices. Businesses can run out of money -- it happens. But it doesn’t have to happen to us.

No business, no matter how innovative and amazing it is, will survive if people haven’t heard of it. If people don’t know something exists, they’ll never be able to purchase it. It’s time to work on our communication skills.

So, where do ideas come from? And what do you do with them once you have them? In this episode of Crash Course Entrepreneurship, Anna helps to answer these questions (and more) as we figure out what we need to do to launch our business.

Imagine if the only videos on YouTube were people looking for love. YouTube really did start as a video-based dating service! The reason they didn’t flop is because they were willing to listen and change their business when their original idea didn’t meet the needs of their market.

To figure out if an idea is as good as we think it is, we have to talk to our customers. We’ve said it over and over again. We have to ask them what they like, dislike, want, or need, and we want honest feedback about our product or service. But… how?

We’re used to competitions with clear winners and losers: baseball games to pie-eating contests. In business, though, there isn’t just one winner. So as entrepreneurs, we have to take stock in the middle of the competition, and ask the question: “how competitive am I?”

The most effective leaders engage others so they put forth their best and make full use of their talents. Learn how to motivate and delegate your way to success.

We know that entrepreneurs are human. Despite your drive and resilience, building, running, and owning a business can take a toll. In fact, entrepreneurs experience more mental challenges than the general population and are less likely to access support.

Proper financial management is crucial in making timely, well-informed decisions in response to changing conditions. Surprisingly, many business owners look at financial reports only at year-end. That lack of attention is putting their businesses at risk,

Financial planning gives you more leeway to seize opportunities, adapt to change and weather downturns. These articles will show you how to turn your finances into a fountain of strength, rather than a source of worry.

Teach the basics of financial technology, peer-to-peer payments and how the Bank keeps your payments safe with this video and discussion guide for secondary students.

A free e-book from the Business Development Bank of Canada that will give you insights into what lenders and banks look for when evaluating you for a business loan to help you prepare a successful loan application.

A useful article focused on the pressures of financially managing a growing business.

Business owners normally think the information is just for taxes or financial statements but analyzing your profitability should be an integral part of decision-making in any company.

A free e-book from the Business Development Bank of Canada that supports entrepreneurs in learning ways to manage cash flow for your business. Learn how forecasting sales and inventory and shortening customer payment terms can improve your cash conversion cycle.

All the tax information you could ever need from Revenue Canada -- with links to even more information!

Bankruptcy information from the Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy Canada

A listing of franchise opportunities and their average costs in the United States.

To franchise or not to franchise? That is the question that entrepreneurs must ask. Learn about the pros and cons of this business opportunity.

A business reviewer looks at the business considerations that entrepreneurs should think about before investing in the franchise.

A video by Slim Chickens that they use to promote their franchises to entrepreneurs.

How did the idea of franchises get started? It's a successful business model, but it didn't originate with McDonald's. Learn about the history of franchise operations, which starts with an ambitious and successful woman.

An interesting article about why the popular Chipotle restaurant chain will not franchise their brand.

An article with a video that examines the impact of Netflix and how it developed a unique corporate culture.

Born in communist China, Jimmy Lai was nine years old and working at a train station, carrying luggage, when he was given a chocolate bar as a tip. The boy vowed to go to Hong Kong, where the tasty treat originated. Now one of the richest men in Hong Kong, Jimmy Lai shares his incredible story of hard work, education, and perseverance.

From Poop to Profits is more than a "rags to riches" story. It's a story of successful entrepreneurship—a primer on creative and innovative thinking.

TOMS Shoes is a multi-million dollar business built on the promise that for every product sold, TOMS will help someone in need. But Blake Mycoskie didn’t set out to be an entrepreneur; he became an entrepreneur. By identifying a problem and following his passion to solve it, TOMS turned into a huge success and a social movement.

This article makes a strong case for why you must adopt a purpose-driven strategy for your business. (Not just to make money).

Four lesson plans from Scholastic that can be adapted for classrooms from grades 6 to 12

An extension project for Math 20 from Blackgold school district that builds financial literacy as students explore interest rates and financing terms to compare a new and used vehicle purchase of their choice. If you click the links, there is a sign-in prompt -- but you can bypass the sign-in by clicking the image instead and will be able to access all the Google slides associated with that image

This curriculum includes 13 lessons plans (with built-in activities and homework), a facilitator workbook, a learner workbook (for students to take notes throughout), and a PowerPoint for each lesson. It is geared towards high school students but can be adapted for anyone in middle school through early college.

Social media advertising isn’t just a buzzword anymore. It’s an amazing driver of leads and sales. Facebook, Twitter, and other social networks are filled with hundreds of millions of active consumers. Why wouldn’t you take advantage?

An absolutely fabulous radio show on the CBC (that you can also listen to as a podcast) that is all about marketing.

Thinking about making a logo? Here's all the info you should know before you start making it with Canva, plus a whole lot of helpful tips and useful resources, such as where to find inspiration, for you to create the most awesome and effective logo.

Air Jordans retail and resell at higher prices than the average basketball sneaker. Learn why they are able to charge more than other manufacturers.

A great guide for students to learn about how to create an awesome poster presentation.

Teacher Wynne gives viewers tips on how to give a great oral presentation.

In 1997, Apple was struggling and had to reinvent itself to stay in business. After launching the "Think Different" campaign, Steve Jobs paints a brighter picture for the future of Apple.

Examples of great presentations on innovative ideas created by teens.

Animoto provides an array of tools for creating videos in your classroom. Browse some of the features and check out how others are using this tool.

Learn how teachers and students can use Powtoon, a tool for making animated videos, in the classroom.

Prezi is tool for creating dynamic presentations. Create your own Prezi by using one of the templates provided.

An add-on extension for the Chrome browser that lets teachers easily capture their screen commands in a video. Videos can be edited and marked up.

Business plans are roadmaps for where you want to take your business and how you plan to get there. Access ressources to help you plan, execute, assess and adjust course as needed to build and grow your company.

Buying a business is one of the best ways to grow your company or get started with entrepreneurship. See what's involved in buying a business and what to expect once you've closed the sale.

You'll find links to great articles about how entrepreneurs can start a business in Canada

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