The two eighth graders came up with their business idea based on a lust for sweets and coincidence.
They are allowed to leave the school grounds during the free period.
Because the ice cream scoops at “Gino” made their pocket money melt like stracciatella in the sun, they thought of a more cost-effective solution.
At the small discounter, the bulk pack with eight pieces costs only 1.99 euros.
What to do with the remaining six?
Disposing of them was out of the question, and everyone doesn't eat either.
Back in the schoolyard, they met the covetous looks of their classmates and gave away generously.
Linus was late and begged: "You get 50 cents for a lemon ice cream!"
Ursula Kals
Editor in business, responsible for "Youth writes".
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The following day, the 13-year-olds went out again, bought two packs and offered them for twice the purchase price.
Before the bell rang, they were sold out.
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The mother became suspicious when the daughter asked for a cooler.
I beg your pardon?!
What are the teachers saying?
The politics teacher, who incidentally insists on economics as a school subject, thinks her idea is “cool”.
Especially since the small start-up is socially positioned.
The girls know their clientele, they give children from poor families special conditions, the arrogant Adrian has to pay the full price of 50 cents.
Dealing with money is practiced early on.
Supply, demand, profit margin, logistics.
Milk ice cream works better on cloudy days, on hot days you thirst for fruity varieties, regular customers receive a free ice cream after their fifth purchase.
During the holidays, the young entrepreneurs want to forge a business plan: will we offer muesli bars in the fall and compete with the school canteen?
Is hiking day catering realistic?
Do we take pre-orders?
Her younger siblings are full of admiration.
And warm up with a trading card trade.
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