Monday, December 19th

Today's Agenda:

• Final Exam
• Company Closing Celebration & Dividend Distribution

Monday, December 12th - Friday, December 16th

Today's Agenda:

• End of Company Presentations
• Dec 12th - East Wing Clothing
• Dec 13th - StyleFlex
• Dec 15th - Little Leyden Accessories
• Dec 16th - Crave Candy

Monday, December 5th - Friday, December 9th

Today's Agenda:

• End of Company Presentation Work Time
• Dec 12th - East Wing Clothing
• Dec 13th - StyleFlex
• Dec 15th - Little Leyden Accessories
• Dec 16th - Crave Candy

Class Business Links:
- Financial Spreadsheets: Crave Candy, East Wing Clothing, StyleFlex Clothing, Little Leyden Accessories

Monday, November 28th - Friday, December 2nd

Today's Agenda:

• End of Company Presentation Work Time
• Dec 12th - East Wing Clothing
• Dec 13th - StyleFlex
• Dec 15th - Little Leyden Accessories
• Dec 16th - Crave Candy

Class Business Links:
- Financial Spreadsheets: Crave Candy, East Wing Clothing, StyleFlex Clothing, Little Leyden Accessories

Wednesday, November 23rd - Friday, November 25th

Tuesday, November 22nd

Today's Agenda:

• Company Member Evaluation

Monday, November 21st

Today's Agenda:

• The Social Network

Tuesday, November 15th - Friday, November 18th

Today's Agenda:

• Company Planning Time

Class Business Links:
- Financial Spreadsheets: Crave Candy, East Wing Clothing, StyleFlex Clothing, Little Leyden Accessories
- Company Minutes: Crave Candy, East Wing Clothing, StyleFlex Clothing, Little Leyden Accessories

Monday, November 14th

Today's Agenda:

• Company Planning Time
• Crave Candy: Inventory, Logistics & Advertising 
• East Wing Clothing: Sales Delivery Details (note, room #s)
• Little Leyden Accessories: Financials Update & Selling Techniques
• StyleFlex Clothing: Inventory Control, Financial Update, Logistics & Advertising

Class Business Links:
- Financial Spreadsheets: Crave Candy, East Wing Clothing, StyleFlex Clothing, Little Leyden Accessories
- Company Minutes: Crave Candy, East Wing Clothing, StyleFlex Clothing, Little Leyden Accessories

Thursday, November 10th & Friday, November 11th

You will have a sub in class today and tomorrow.  You will be watching the Social Network.  Please complete the movie guide and be prepared to discuss and turn it in on Monday.

Wednesday, November 9th

Today's Agenda:

• Researching the Market > JC Penney: A Case in Pricing

Tuesday, November 8th

Today's Agenda:

• Review Pricing Strategies Practice
• Pricing Markup Kahoot

Monday, November 7th

Today's Agenda:

• Pricing Strategies Round Robin & Discussion
• Researching the Market > Pricing Tactics
• Researching the Market > Pricing Strategies Practice

Friday, November 4th

Oh yeah...at the Cubs World Series parade!

Happy Friday!

Thursday, November 3rd

Cubs 2016 World Series Champions

Wednesday, November 2nd

Today's Agenda:

• Pricing Strategies Round Robin & Discussion
• Researching the Market > Pricing Strategies Slideshow

Tuesday, November 1st

Today's Agenda:

• E-Learning Practice
• Pricing Strategies Round Robin & Discussion
• Researching the Market > Pricing Strategies Observations & Notes
• Researching the Market > Pricing Strategies Practice

Monday, October 31st

Friday, October 28th

Ms. Doherty will be your sub in class today.

Go Cubbies!

Thursday, October 27th

Today's Agenda:

• Company Planning Time
• Crave Candy: Advetising
• East Wing Clothing: Final Shirt Design
• Little Leyden Accessories: Beanie Order
• StyleFlex Clothing: Sales Form Organization

Class Business Links:
- Financial Spreadsheets: Crave Candy, East Wing Clothing, StyleFlex Clothing, Little Leyden Accessories
- Company Minutes: Crave Candy, East Wing Clothing, StyleFlex Clothing, Little Leyden Accessories

Wednesday, October 26th

Today's Agenda:

• Dodgeball Tournament Feedback Form
• Company Planning Time
• Crave Candy: Ms. Gavin Approval?
• East Wing Clothing: Orders, Ads
• Little Leyden Accessories: Beanie Order
• StyleFlex Clothing: Advertising & Sales Numbers

Class Business Links:
- Financial Spreadsheets: Crave Candy, East Wing Clothing, StyleFlex Clothing, Little Leyden Accessories
- Company Minutes: Crave Candy, East Wing Clothing, StyleFlex Clothing, Little Leyden Accessories

Tuesday, October 25th

Today's Agenda:

• Important Reminders:
• Be at the West Leyden Field House at by 3:30 pm
• Important Info: Bracket, Rules, Schedule, Sign Up Form
• Company Planning Time
• Crave Candy: Organizational Chart; Ms. Gavin Approval
• East Wing Clothing: Pre-Order Update; Paper Order Form; Advertisements
• Little Leyden Accessories: Beanie Order
• StyleFlex Clothing: Advertising & Sales Numbers

Class Business Links:
- Useful Leyden Information
- Financial Spreadsheets: Crave Candy, East Wing Clothing, StyleFlex Clothing, Little Leyden Accessories
- Company Minutes: Crave Candy, East Wing Clothing, StyleFlex Clothing, Little Leyden Accessories

Monday, October 24th

Today's Agenda:

• Important Reminders:
• Dodgeball Tournament TOMORROW
• Company Planning Time
• Business Planning & Presentation - due TODAY
• Crave Candy: Organizational Chart; Ms. Gavin Approval
• East Wing Clothing: Pre-Order Form; Paper Order Form; Advertisements
• Little Leyden Accessories: Beanie Order
• StyleFlex Clothing: Advertising & Sales Numbers

Class Business Links:
- Dodgeball Tournament Info: Tues, Oct 25th, Rules, Schedule, Sign Up Form
- Useful Leyden Information
- Financial Spreadsheets: Crave Candy, East Wing Clothing, StyleFlex Clothing, Little Leyden Accessories
- Company Minutes: Crave Candy, East Wing Clothing, StyleFlex Clothing, Little Leyden Accessories

Friday, October 21st

Today's Agenda:

• Important Reminders:
• Stock Purchase Deadline: TODAY
• Dodgeball Word of Mouth Advertising 
• Company Planning Time
• Business Planning & Presentation
• Crave Candy: Organizational Chart; Ms. Gavin Approval
• East Wing Clothing: Pre-Order Form & Guidelines
• Little Leyden Accessories: Order Information & Financials
• StyleFlex Clothing: Advertising & Sales Details

Class Business Links:
- Dodgeball Tournament Info: Tues, Oct 25th, Rules, Schedule, Sign Up Form
- Useful Leyden Information
- Financial Spreadsheets: Crave Candy, East Wing Clothing, StyleFlex Clothing, Little Leyden Accessories
- Company Minutes: Crave Candy, East Wing Clothing, StyleFlex Clothing, Little Leyden Accessories

Thursday, October 20th

Today's Agenda:

• Important Reminders:
• Stock Purchase Deadline: TOMORROW
• Dodgeball Word of Mouth Advertising 
• Company Planning Time
• Business Planning & Presentation
• Crave Candy: Organizational Chart; Ms. Gavin Approval
• East Wing Clothing: Pre-Order Form & Guidelines
• Little Leyden Accessories: Order Information & Financials
• StyleFlex Clothing: Advertising & Sales Details

Class Business Links:
- Dodgeball Tournament Info: Tues, Oct 25th, Rules, Schedule, Sign Up Form
- Useful Leyden Information
- Financial Spreadsheet
- Company Minutes: Crave Candy, East Wing Clothing, StyleFlex Clothing, Little Leyden Accessories

Wednesday, October 18th

Today's Agenda:

• Important Reminders:
• Stock Purchase Deadline: FRIDAY
• Dodgeball Word of Mouth Advertising 
• Company Planning Time
• Crave Candy: Organizational Chart; Ms. Gavin Approval
• East Wing Clothing: Design Revisions; Male Apparel Update
• Little Leyden Accessories: Order Information
• StyleFlex Clothing: Final Clothing Designs

Class Business Links:
- Dodgeball Tournament Info: Tues, Oct 25th, Rules, Schedule, Sign Up Form
- Useful Leyden Information
- Financial Spreadsheet
- Company Minutes: Crave Candy, East Wing Clothing, StyleFlex Clothing, Little Leyden Accessories

Tuesday, October 18th

No School

Monday, October 17th

Today's Agenda:

• Stocks 101 Assignment Review
• Dodgeball Tournament Planning
• Tuesday, October 25th, 3:30-6 pm, West Leyden
• Rules, Schedule, Sign Up Form
• Company Planning Time

Class Business Links:
- Useful Leyden Information
- Financial Spreadsheet
- Company Minutes: Crave Candy, East Wing Clothing, StyleFlex Clothing, Little Leyden Accessories

Friday, October 14th

Mr. Russotto will be you sub in class today.  Please complete the following...

1. Complete the Stocks 101 Assignment (can be found in the Group Business folder)
2. Read the Stocks Guidelines Document (can be found in the Group Business folder)
3. Use any remaining class time to work with your group on your business activities
4. Complete the Company Minutes at the end of class.

The group working on the video announcements can use class time to record the video.  You can get a camera from TSI if you do not want to use your phones.

Class Business Links:
- Useful Leyden Information
- Financial Spreadsheet
- Company Minutes: Crave Candy, East Wing Clothing, StyleFlex Clothing, Little Leyden Accessories

Thursday, October 13th

Today's Agenda:

• Dodgeball Tournament Planning
• Tuesday, October 25th, 3:30-6 pm, West Leyden
• Rules, Schedule, Sign Up Form
• Marketing Plan

Class Business Links:
- Useful Leyden Information
- Financial Spreadsheet
- Company Minutes: Crave Candy, East Wing Clothing, StyleFlex Clothing, Little Leyden Accessories

Wednesday, October 12th

Today's Agenda:

• Dodgeball Tournament Planning
• Tuesday, October 25th, 3:30-6 pm, West Leyden
• Rules, Schedule, Sign Up Form
• Marketing Plan

Class Business Links:
- Useful Leyden Information
- Financial Spreadsheet
- Company Minutes: Crave Candy, East Wing Clothing, StyleFlex Clothing, Little Leyden Accessories

Tuesday, October 11th

Today's Agenda:

• Company Business Activities

Class Business Links:
- Useful Leyden Information
- Financial Spreadsheet
- Company Minutes: Crave Candy, East Wing Clothing, StyleFlex Clothing, Little Leyden Accessories

Monday, October 10th

No School - Columbus Day

Friday, October 7th

No Classes - Teacher Institute Day

Thursday, October 6th

Today's Agenda:

• Company Activities

Class Business Links:
- Useful Leyden Information
- Financial Spreadsheet
- Company Minutes: Crave Candy, East Wing Clothing, StyleFlex Clothing, Little Leyden Accessories

Wednesday, October 5th

Today's Agenda:

• UPS Career Day Presentation

Class Business Links:
- Useful Leyden Information
- Financial Spreadsheet
- Company Minutes: Crave Candy, East Wing Clothing, StyleFlex Clothing, Little Leyden Accessories

Tuesday, October 4th

Today's Agenda:

• Career Presentation Tomorrow?
• Company Minutes

Class Business Links:
- Useful Leyden Information
- Financial Spreadsheet
- Company Minutes: Crave Candy, East Wing Clothing, StyleFlex Clothing, Little Leyden Accessories

Monday, October 3rd

Today's Agenda:

• Company Organization
• Group Business > Company Branding
• Complete "Our Company Organization"
• Business Activities

Class Business Links:
- Useful Leyden Information
- Financial Spreadsheet
- Company Minutes:

Friday, September 30th

Today's Agenda:

• Company Organization
• Group Business > Company Branding
• Complete "Our Company Organization"

Class Business Links:
- Useful Leyden Information
- Financial Spreadsheet
- Company Minutes:

Thursday, September 29th

Today's Agenda:

• Naming a Business
• Group Business > Company Branding
• Complete "Our Business Name"
• Logo Design & Slogan Creation
• Group Business > Company Branding
• Complete "Our Business Logo or Slogan"

Class Business Links:
- Useful Leyden Information
- Financial Spreadsheet
- Company Minutes:

Wednesday, September 28th

Today's Agenda:

• Introduction to Branding
• Group Business > Company Branding
• Complete "Our Brand Image"

Class Business Links:
- Useful Leyden Information
- Financial Spreadsheet
- Company Minutes:

Monday, September 26th - Tuesday, September 27th

Today's Agenda:

• Small Business Planning
• Group Business > Lean Business Planning & Presentations
• Complete "Feedback Received" & "Plan Revisions"
• Finalize Product & Design

Class Business Links:
- Useful Leyden Information
- Financial Spreadsheet

Friday, September 23rd

Today's Agenda:

Wednesday, September 14th - Thursday, September 22nd

Today's Agenda:

• Small Business Planning
• Group Business > Identifying Business Opportunities
• Group Business > Lean Business Planning & Presentations
• Presentations on Wednesday

Tuesday, September 13th

Today's Agenda:

• Applying Market Research
• Researching the Market > Applying Market Research
• Competition Basics
• Researching the Market > Competitive Analysis

Monday, September 12th

Today's Agenda:

• Market Research Techniques

Friday, September 9th

Today's Agenda:

Modified bell schedule: class ends at 8:16

• Discussion: Product Success or Failure 

Thursday, September 8th

Today's Agenda:

• Discussion: Defrosting Frozen Activity
• Product Success or Failure Gallery Walk
• Researching the Market > Product Success or Failure Gallery Walk

Wednesday, September 7th

Today's Agenda:

• Finish Drink Presentations
• Defrosting Frozen Activity
• Researching the Market > Defrosting Frozen

Tuesday, September 6th

Today's Agenda:

• Drink Presentations

Monday, September 5th

No School

Friday, September 2nd

Today's Agenda:

• Group Activity: "Drink It Up"
• Researching the Market > "Drink It Up" Target Market Activity

Thursday, September 1st

Today's Agenda:

• Target Markets
• Group Activity: "Drink It Up"
• Researching the Market > "Drink It Up" Target Market Activity

Wednesday, August 31st

Today's Agenda:

• Review: Business Calculations Practice
• Assignment: Finance Statement Evaluation

Tuesday, August 30th

Today's Agenda:

• Simple Finance Calculations
• Break-Even Point
• Assignment: Business Calculations
• Finance > Business Calculations Practice

Monday, August 29th

Today's Agenda:

• Simple Finance Calculations
• Finance > Costing a Tee

Friday, August 26th

Today's Agenda:

• Shark Tank Episode

Thursday, August 25th

Today's Agenda:

• Assignment: Financing a Business
• Finance > Financing a Business Article
• Investing Clip & Reflection

Wednesday, August 24th

Today's Agenda:

• Costs & Financing Options

Tuesday, August 23rd

Today's Agenda:

• Kernel Seasons Taste Test & Finish "How I Made My Millions" Video 
• "What's That Site?"
• Finance > "What's That Site?" Inquiry Search

Monday, August 22nd

Today's Agenda:

• Review: Modern Day Gold Rush Activity & Group Ideas
• "How I Made My Millions" Video with Guide
• Identifying Business Opportunities > "How I Made My Millions" Video Guide

Friday, August 19th

Today's Agenda:

• Review: Entrepreneurship Scenarios
• Entrepreneurs of the Gold Rush
• Identifying Business Opportunities > Entrepreneur Gold Rushes

Thursday, August 18th

Today's Agenda:

• Entrepreneurship Basics
• Defining in Dry Erase, Sort Activity
• Assignment: Entrepreneurship Scenarios
• Intro to Entrepreneurship > Entrepreneurship Scenarios

Wednesday, August 17th

Today's Agenda:

• Seating Chart Challenge
• Syllabus & Class Norms

Tuesday, August 16th

Today's Agenda:

• Bridge Icebreaker
• Syllabus

Monday, August 15th

Teacher Institute Day - No Classes