GEC

How it works

1. Register

Register your interest online and we will send you a brochure along with everything you need to sign up.

2. Download Pack

Download your starter pack and guide to the programme.

3. Start Business

Start your business online and get creating!

The
Challenge

The challenge is broken down into 10 stages.

During each stage, the companies work towards building their company and will collaborate and share their experiences with other companies around the world. 

 

 

Each student will be set up with a Microsoft 365 account in order to gain access to the tools available.

The Stages

Stage 1

Company Formation

Agree companies (5-6 students per company)


Write biographies

Apply for role in company

Stage 2

Brand Design

Agree Company Name and Logo


Design Logo

Stage 3

Product Research

Research Market Trends


Design Product

Stage 4

Prototype

Make Prototype


Product Costing

Stage 5

Evaluation

Market Research Survey

Stage 6

Dragon's Den

Create PowerPoint


Presentation to Dragon's Den

Stage 7

Website

Create Company Website


Create Online Order Form

Stage 8

Advertising

Record Radio Advert


Record Video Advert

Design Poster

Post to Social Media

Stage 9

Production

Manufacture Products


Organise Sales

Keep Accounts

Stage 10

Business Report

Write Final Summary Report

Products

Ages 9-11

Keyrings

Clothing

Muffins & Cookies

Celebration Gifts

Phone Cases

Soft Furnishings

Jewellery

Recycled Products

Smoothies

Stationery

Products

Ages 12-15

Technology

Stationery

Food

Drink

Gifts

Games / Toys

Education

Fashion

Keepsakes

Go Green

Roles

Students will write application forms to decide their role.

Please click on a job role to discover more.

Managing Director

Product Director

Finance Director

Marketing Director

Sales Director

Ethical Director

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