Semester II 2016

Sorry, this course is no longer being offered at LA Matheson at this time.

September 2014

Welcome to Entrepreneurship!

Entrepreneurship is a really interesting and 'hands on' course. It is based mainly on Teamwork. As the old adage goes 'There is no 'I' in team.' You may think working with your classmates will be fun, but I warn you, it can be very challenging to get everyone working well together and at times you may get VERY frustrated. This course is a good chance for you to learn about your individual strengths in group settings, and more importantly, learn to work with others. In the real world, you don't get to choose who you work with, so you  have to learn to get along with everyone and still be productive! This is probably one of the most valuable skills you will take away from this course, so it will be a great learning experience.

In Entrepreneurship 12 we will be using the textbook "Ideas in Action". We will work out of this text almost daily, but I will supplement it with case studies, and other projects when appropriate. If time permits, we will also do some fun group activities, such as a Dragon's Den simulation! In addition to our daily learning of entrepreneurial and business concepts, we will also be forming 'companies' and creating and selling a REAL product for REAL money! However, this activity is highly dependent on your in-class behavior. It is a lot of responsibility and work to run a business, so you must behave and act maturely, or we won't be able to do this. That being said however, I am confident that that won't be an issue for your class ;)

In October it is my hope that we will start our own class companies. We will be working with Junior Achievement, a non-profit organization that works with youth to teach and promote business skills. I'll explain more about Junior Achievement in class, but if you would like more information you may visit the website at the following link:
Junior Achievement-BC Chapter .

Please check back to this site for information on topics we'll be covering, assignment and project information, as well as test dates and due dates. I'll do my best to update this weekly! If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to email me.

See you in class! :)

-Ms.Sundin

Semester II

Sorry, but I'm not teaching Entrepreneurship this semester.

September 2012

Entrepreneurship 12 is not being taught until second semester this year. Unfortunately I won't be teaching it this coming year, as I will be away on maternity leave until November 2013. I thank those of you who have shown an interest in the course this year and wish you the very best with your student-run ventures.
-Ms.Sundin

June 18th - 19th

Hi Everyone,

So sorry that last Friday turned out to be so chaotic. Obviously your due date for your final report will be extended. I'll need it finished by Tuesday June 19th at the absolute latest. JA Workbooks are due as well. 
Below is a list of things each company needs to complete by Tuesday June 19th:

*Flex Co.- Organize orders by classroom/wing and deliver shirts Monday! 

Everyone Must:

1. Check final balance
2. ISSUE CHECK REIMBURSEMENTS FOR EACH SHAREHOLDER FOR DIVIDEND
3. Empty and return cash boxes to office
4. Put together a complete Appendix for your reports
5. Bring 2 plastic covers for your final report- you must print 2 copies: 1 for me & 1 for JA
6. Complete and hand in JA Workbooks
7. Complete final peer evaluation
8. Complete JA Survey
9. Clean up/ recycle all materials no longer needed

Final Marks & Dividend Cheques
Unfortunately, as I've explained, there is slim chance of getting your cheques by Tuesday as I had originally intended. However, I will keep them in my room once I receive them so please stop by my room to pick up your cheques!!! I will be at school everyday until the end of June (EXCEPT June 26th!) Please come and see me and also check your final mark. I'll post marks on the door window so you can see them even if I'm not in my room. If I am not in my room and you need your cheque, just go to the office and ask them to page me!

I've enjoyed teaching you guys this semester and hope you had a good time running your companies, and learned something in the process!

I hope you all have a wonderful summer vacation and for those of you graduating, I wish you all the very best of luck with your future endeavors and look forward to seeing you at your Grad Dinner/Dance!

-Ms.Sundin

Week of June 11 - 15th

Hi Class,

This is our FINAL WEEK. There is A LOT TO DO in a very short period of time, so you all need to be here and be on task to get your group projects completed on time! Please have a look at the the week ahead:

Monday (Double Block)

JA SALES PRESENTATION  after lunch!!!

Note: Everyone in each group MUST be present after lunch in order to get the group mark.  Ensure that you are ON TIME before the bell. If you are late for your presentation, you will not be allowed into the classroom and thus, will not be present for your presentation. Translation? A mark of ZERO!

Tuesday-Thursday (Both Groups)

• Work on Final Report
• Get updated balance from office
• Complete all financial documents & include in finance section of report
• Create Appendix with all supporting documents/materials from business venture
• Determine final dividend and issue reimbursements to office for each shareholder

• Flex Co.- Product Delivery to customers during latter part of week

Friday

• FINAL REPORTS DUE  
• Complete JA Workbooks
  

Here is a Look at Next Week:

Monday June 18th

• JA Workbooks DUE
• Complete Final Peer Evaluation
• Empty & return cash boxes
• Clean up and dispose of all remaining materials
• Watch a video in remaining time

Tuesday June 19th/Last Day of Classes

• Final Marks Update
• Complete JA Survey
• Receive JA Certificates
• Receive Dividend Cheques
• Finish watching video

See you in class!
-Ms.Sundin

Week of June 4 - 8th

Hi Everyone,

This week is your LAST WEEK to get ready for your sales presentation on Monday June 11th!

This week is also highly disrupted due to the Commencements rehearsal on Tuesday and ceremony on Thursday! I know it is a busy and exciting time for you, but you still have to make these deadlines. You need to get your Power Point presentations and all tangible samples (Ex: brochure, posters, pictures, etc.) prepared!
This Monday June 4th is your last double-block so please use your time wisely!!! Work hard and get your presentation done! Also, your final reports are due next Friday June 15th so you'll need to divide up the tasks among your group members and be working on both assignments simultaneously this week!

Work hard and be in class on time everyday!

-Ms.Sundin