She can BE a HOLIDAY SheEO

The holiday season is not only a time for celebration but it is also an opportunity for young girls to develop their entrepreneurial skills. Whether it’s through baking, crafting, creating thoughtful gifts or providing needed services, girls can earn income for their gift-giving budget while learning the fundamentals of running a business. Each holiday observance offers a different theme and inspiration on how to combine creativity and service with business opportunity. These experiences empower kids to become the next generation of community leaders and successful entrepreneurs.

Here are twelve business ideas to help young SheEOs launch a holiday business enterprise this season.

Hanukkah:

Handmade dreidels.
Bake challah bread.
Design a Hanukkah coloring book.

Christmas:

Make personalized tree ornaments.
Create gift baskets.
Wrap Christmas gifts.

Kwanzaa:

Make Kinara candle holders.
Create art that represents the Kwanzaa principles.
Cook traditional foods from the African diaspora for your community.

New Years Eve/Day:

Host a new years eve party.
Pet sitting for families during a party or a trip.
Write and design greeting cards for the upcoming year.

Want help launching each of these business ideas? Read a mini BUSINESS PLAN for each business idea posted on our Instagram and Facebook profiles throughout the month of December. Each post will provide 1) steps to get started, 2) a list of start up materials, and 3) tips and suggested resources.

Entrepreneurship teaches many lessons in financial literacy, work ethic, goal setting, economics and more. Parents can support their daughters in these endeavors by helping to buy materials and to find customers. Entrepreneurship fosters a sense of responsibility and hard work that will last well beyond the holiday season.

Of course, girls can be a SheEO year round. However, the holiday season presents a unique opportunity for them to make an impact and make money. Learn about business, marketing, finances, and more in our SheEO Academy classes and camps.

Have a great holiday season!