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28 Raring2go! FEATURE Encouraging entrepreneurial potential in children under 12 could be the cornerstone of sculpting a future generation of brilliant business leaders. Here’s a brief look at how families could help to cultivate a spirit of innovation and enterprise in their children. 1. Early Seeds of Creativity: Encourage creativity in your young ones through hands-on activities that fuel imagination and help to develop out-of-the-box thinking skills. 2. Entrepreneurial Icons Unveiled: Introduce them to inspiring entrepreneurs and share stories of their success stories to ignite their own passion for business ventures. 3. Financial Literacy from Day One: Instil basic financial concepts, laying a foundation for responsible money management, savings and an appreciation for value. 4. Family Business Ventures: Think about initiating a small family business project and allowing your children to experience the dynamic world of entrepreneurship within the comfort and safety of home. 5. Real-World Problem-Solving: Present them with real-life challenges, promoting resilience and adaptability - two core attributes of successful business leaders. 6. Teamwork Triumphs: Encourage collaborative ventures among siblings or friends which will help essential teamwork and communication skills emerge. Both of which are vital for business success. 7. E-Commerce Exploration: Dive into the realm of e-commerce together and establish online platforms to showcase and sell homemade crafts or child-friendly products. They have to start somewhere.... everyone does! 8. Mini Market Day Extravaganza: Organise mini-market days at home. Empower children to set up stalls, sell homemade goods, and provide services. This will be a fun and fully hands-on experience that will do them good. 9. Digital Dexterity: Introduce age-appropriate technology tools that will showcase how some digital platforms can be harnessed for business growth and innovation. 10. Applauding Milestones: Celebrate every small achievement, no matter how small. Reinforce the idea that dedication, creativity and resilience lead to triumph in the business world. The start point of the journey that could see the ‘birth’ of the next great entrepreneur begins within the nurturing confines of family life. By encouraging that entrepreneurial spirit through creativity, financial literacy, collaborative ventures and celebrating small victories, parents lay the foundations for a future where their children not only embrace business challenges but perhaps also conquer them. They’ll do so with innovation and determination. The seeds planted today will grow into the towering and mighty oak trees of tomorrow’s business landscape. Empowering Tomorrow's Titans: Helping to creating the next generation of Entrepreneurs

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