This was not the first week that we started on our two new projects, but it was the first week that my group really got to work. We focussed heavily on our holiday services idea to make as much money out of $200 as possible before realizing early this week that it might not work out the way we had planned. There is a short time to capitalize on the holidays and in Brookline, Christmas probably isn't the best way to go. We decided to go a different route, and sell BHS class of 20_ _ bracelets. The price to buy a significant number for every grade went way over budget, so we decided to target the freshmen and the seniors because we figured they probably had the most school spirit. The freshmen are still very excited to be in high school and a part of something bigger, while the seniors are beginning to feel sentimental because they can see the end in sight. Unfortunately, the bracelets won't arrive until December 26, so we will just have to do a lot of advertising and marketing to build up excitement about the product before it arrives.
As far as opening a storefront, we couldn't think of a solid idea until this week. At first we wanted to open a bakery, but we decided that with our funds and our current status as students, that wouldn't be feasible. We also wanted to think a bit more outside of the box. We thought a bakery might be a popular idea for other groups, and there is quite a bit of competition in the area. So we decided on a new idea: a salon. We noticed that there is hardly any competition for salons in the area, and that there is a lot of foot traffic in the area. We wanted to be sure we can bring in customers, so we want to make our services cheap because we want to attract students. We will offer hair, nails, and possibly other services. What will set us apart from other salons will be that we will set up a partnership with the school. We want to offer to students the opportunity to work in the salon as an elective (either career and tech ed or art), and possibly offer them summer or after-school jobs. I am much more excited about this project than the $200 project because I am apprehensive about making this venture with someone else's money, but hopefully it will succeed.
Thanks for reading,
Zank
YES! Your storefront idea is awesome! I'm glad you avoided the obvious and are thinking about something that would actually be useful. Having a business connected to the HS would give all kinds of kids some job experience, not just in working at the salon but also in helping to run it. This could be a business program as well as a cosmetology program. NOW you're thinking. I'll bet that other schools have these programs, and you might look on line for those to give you some ideas. Having students work at the salon would also help keep salary costs down and help to insure that you'll have a client base. I'm eager to see what you guys come up with.
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