Week of Feb.27-Mar.2

Hi Gr.11 and 12's,

Last week we learned about accounting and its important in a business. If you did not write the quiz on Friday, be prepared to make it up ASAP.

This week we will begin studying Marketing, which is one of the most essential, and also the most interesting, departments in any business. Without marketing nothing would get sold!

We will study the 4P's, market vs market segments, target markets, demographics vs psychographics, SWOT analysis, marketing strategies, advertising mediums and how they differ depending on the product life cycle!

Below is the video we will watch in class for a case study called "The Revolutionary Shoe"

You may view this video again if you need to. For further information on this company view the company's website http://www.tanyaheath.com/

See you in class!

Week of Feb.20-24th

Hi Class,

On Monday you will have your Ch.1 Test so be sure to study by reading the textbook and reviewing your assignments 1.1, 1.2, & 1.3.

Following the quiz, the people who did poorly on the HR Quiz will need to redo the quiz for a passing grade. We will finish watching the video we started on Friday in the meantime.

This week we will be focusing on Accounting, what it is, why it is necessary, what financial documents are produced and what they show, and then you'll be doing a group Accounting Activity that simulates the types of transactions and financial documents you'll need to produce during your business venture!

On Friday we will have a quiz on Accounting. Please be in class every day this week and ON TIME.

 See you in class!

Week of Feb.13-16th

Hi Everyone,
Last Friday you were assigned a case study called "The Whistleblower", with questions to answer. On Monday we will correct these as a class. Ensure you have these done or you will get an 'Incomplete'. We will then look at section 1.3 in the textbook, which deals with Ideas, Opportunities and Goals, which follows what we were talking about last week as well, when you were identifying and thinking up new Ideas and Opportunities. Following that we will be moving on to the study of HR or Human Resources, which is essential to any business. We will be looking at topics such as managerial styles, types of skills, compensation, employee and employer rights and responsibilities, as well as communication, conflict resolution and teamwork! Ensure you are in class each and everyday and on time please.

See you in class!

Week of Feb.6-10th

Hi Gr. 12's,

Hopefully things will settle down now that course changes are finished. It was a very odd first week and I've never had so much fluctuation in class numbers before....nor have I ever had such poor attendance!! I have to say I'm not impressed.
YOU MUST BE IN CLASS EVERYDAY, ON TIME. IF NOT, THEN WE WILL NOT RUN STUDENT-COMPANIES THIS SEMESTER.  We can just as easily learn about starting and running a business from a textbook. The choice is yours, shown by your attendance and participation in class!

Last week you began researching famous Canadian entrepreneurs. Your research assignment is Due Monday, February 6th.
*Be prepared to give a short presentation to the class about your entrepreneur

Also this week we will continue on with Chapter 1 in our textbooks. First we will do a Brainstorm Activity on the characteristics entrepreneurs need in order to be successful. We will also discuss the advantages and disadvantages of having your own business. You will then do two assessments of your entrepreneurial skills and traits. One will be paper-based, and the other will be an Online Assessment, both of which you will complete and hand in for marks. Be prepared for lesson activities and a short quiz at the end of this chapter.


We will also discuss and do activities related to teamwork and conflict resolution.

See you in class!

Week of Jan.30th- Feb.3rd

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. 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 March 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! :)

Week of Jan. 23-27th

Well, the course if over!! In case you're checking this, let me just say again what a great job you guys did selling your products and in getting your final reports done and handed in! You made me proud and I know Ms.Jones of Junior Achievement was impressed with you.

Please be sure to stop by my room later this week to check your final marks. I'll post them on my door. You can also stop by and pick up your workbooks and other marked assignments if you wish. Millennium Inc. please Listen for announcements regarding picking up your cheques. I'll let you know when they've been issued and you can stop by and pick them up anytime next semester.

I wish you all the best of luck in your final semester and look forward to seeing you at Grad 2012!

Take care,

-Ms.Sundin

Week of Jan.16-20th

Hi Gr.12's,

This is your LAST WEEK of classes which is awesome, but it also means only 5 more days to get everything done!!
This is what is on the agenda for the week:

JA 1- Infinity Inc. 
Final Final Report due Wednesday Jan.18th

• Finance must finish all financial documents, make pictures of each to be inserted into the report, and create a picture of the share price history as well. 
• Don't forget to buy/bring 2 report covers!
• I'm praying that your product arrives this week. We will contact the supplier to check on the status and will submit an announcement to the student body if necessary
• Hopefully you'll deliver your products during class

JA 2- Millennium Inc.
Final Final Report due Wednesday Jan.18th

• Finance needs to make any adjustments after Friday's refund and submit the shareholder dividend reimbursement forms to the office on MONDAY morning to ensure the cheques are ready for you by Friday!!!
• Don't forget someone needs to buy/bring 2 report covers! 

Everyone must finish and submit the following by or before Friday:

• Starting a Business in Canada
• JA Workbook completed
• Activity Logs (must be typed)- please insert them inside your JA Workbook
• Ch.14 worksheets 14.1 and 14.2 - we will correct them in class on Wednesday or Thursday
• Exit Interviews completed by HR for all company members by/before Friday

 On Friday in class- our last day- all of the above mentioned assignments MUST be handed in!
You will then complete a Junior Achievement feedback form and you will receive both your JA Certificate of Participation and your Dividend cheque!!! In any remaining time we can watch Dragon's Den.

So you see....this last week will be intense, but it will be the LAST week!! You will be able to check your final mark sometime the following week, so stop by my room anytime after Wednesday.

Good work this semester everyone. You did a great job with your companies. I wish you all the best of luck with your final exams and final semester. Hope to see you all at Grad!!!

-Ms.Sundin