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Creating an entrepreneurial ‘Boss Baby’

Creating an entrepreneurial ‘Boss Baby’
  • PublishedAugust 6, 2024

Imagine your child not just dreaming big, but also taking steps towards turning those dreams into reality. In a world where innovation drives success, raising entrepreneurial kids isn’t just about teaching business skills- it’s about nurturing creativity, resilience and a fearless approach to challenges.

Parents hold the power to inspire and guide our children to think boldly, act confidently, and carve out their unique paths. This journey begins at home, where curiosity meets opportunity. But what can you incorporate to achieve this?

Utilize family game nights

Turn your regular game nights into a business boot camp! Board games like Monopoly can teach kids about resource management, investment and strategic planning. Make the games both competitive and rewarding to keep their interest piqued. You can even create your own family business challenges, where kids pitch ideas, develop business plans and present their concepts for a small prize. 

Business basics

Introduce children to the basics of business by encouraging them to set up their own little enterprise, like a lemonade stand.

You should let them handle the planning; from choosing the perfect spot to pricing their product and marketing it to the neighbors. 

This simple business venture teaches them the fundamentals of business management, budgeting and customer service which is a must-have in the current business world.

Allowance 

Instead of a regular allowance, consider giving your children a “salary” for chores, complete with opportunities for bonuses based on performance and “overtime” for extra tasks. 

This approach not only makes household chores more engaging but also introduces concepts like work ethic, money management and responsibility.

Discuss budgeting, saving and the basics of investing with their earnings to deepen their financial understanding.

Business matters, why?

Teaching business skills at home is about more than just future-proofing your kids’ careers; it builds confidence, nurtures creativity and promotes problem-solving. 

It prepares them to think critically, make informed decisions while understanding the value of hard work. 

By nurturing an entrepreneurial mindset in your children, you are not just preparing them for a successful career-you’re equipping them with life skills that will serve them in every aspect of their journey. As you guide them along this path remember that the seeds you plant today will grow into the innovators, leaders and changemakers of tomorrow.

So, roll up your sleeves, get creative and watch as your home turns into a thriving hub of budding entrepreneurs. 

Who knows? The next big idea might just come from your living room!

Written By
Wangari Njoroge