The Net Effect
💡 Chapter 1 – Design a Business Brainstorm
Students brainstorm ideas for starting a business by identifying personal interests, skills, and market needs…
🔍 Chapter 2 – Supply Cost Hunt
Students research the costs of supplies needed for their business ideas…
💰 Chapter 3 – What’s It Worth?
Students estimate the value of their products or services…
📊 Chapter 4 – Budget Breakdown
Students create detailed budgets for their businesses…
Students problem-solve business challenges using creative solutions…
🚀 Chapter 6 – Check Before You Launch
Students conduct pre-launch evaluations of their businesses…
⚡ Chapter 7 – Business Curveballs
Students face surprise business scenarios that test their adaptability…
🏕️ Chapter 8 – Running a Lean Camp
Students design and operate a “lean” version of their business ideas…
🔁 Chapter 10 – Keep Them Coming Back
Students develop customer retention strategies…
🌱 Chapter 11 – Growing Pains & Gains
Students reflect on business expansion opportunities and challenges…
🕵️ Chapter 12 – Hidden Costs, Real Consequences
Students investigate hidden costs often overlooked in budgeting…
Students project potential profits by balancing costs, pricing, and customer numbers…
📉 Chapter 14 – In the Clear or In the Red
Students evaluate business outcomes using profit and loss statements…
⚖️ Chapter 15 – Fixed vs. Variable
Students differentiate between fixed and variable costs…
✨ Chapter 16 – Make It Stand Out
Students design strategies to differentiate their products or services…
🏦 Chapter 17 – Asset or Liability
Students classify business resources as assets or liabilities…
🌊 Chapter 18 – Build a Revenue Stream
Students brainstorm and plan additional revenue streams…
📦 Chapter 19 – Inventory Tracker Simulation
Students participate in an inventory management simulation…
🚨 Chapter 20 – Crisis Response Simulation
Students role-play responding to business crises…
☔ Chapter 21 – The Rainy Day Fix
Students develop emergency savings plans for their businesses…
📖 Chapter 22 – Bounce Back Journal
Students complete a journal activity reflecting on setbacks and recovery strategies…