Marketplace Economics and Entrepreneurship
Trainer's Manual

• The Eight Strands of the Successful Teaching and Implementation of Marketplace Economics and Entrepreneurship (MEE):

1. Place students along the MEE learning curve and identify the traits of strong entrepreneurs
   Entrepreneurship Survey
   Test of Economic Knowledge
2. Glossary of terms
   Entrepreneurship and Marketplace Economics Terms
   Michigan Council on Economic Education: glossary of terms
3. Explore business options and begin to develop a strategic business plan
     -  Youth business ideas
   -   School stores
4. Community outreach plans
5. Develop a comprehensive understanding of the business and consumer marketplace
6. Define cash and operational plans
7. Compete in the fierce marketplace -- school business or students compete for local consumers' dollars
8. Invest a fraction of the positive net profits realized in the future of the program, classroom, a scholarly expedition, school or community

• Summary and Future Plans

• Teacher's Tools
  • Action Plan Outline
  • Sample Action Plan
  • Workshop Evaluation Sheet

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