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Lit by Liyah Candles
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SMSD Student Chamber of Commerce
Overview
Welcome to the SMSD Student Chamber's Business Showcase! This is an inspiring business competition designed to highlight PK-12 students who run REAL businesses in the Shawnee Mission School District. The top five business owners with the most votes and highest judge ratings will present their business ideas to a panel of esteemed judges and a vibrant audience on April 30.
Awards at the live April 30 Business Showcase are:
1st Place: $1,100
2nd Place: $600
3rd Place: $300
To learn more or join the Student Chamber, visit www.SMSDChamber.org today!
About
Originally, this business idea wasn't mine. My sister
started it about 3 years ago, right around the time Covid
hit. Eventually, I started to join her in creating them.
After a while, it became more than just something to do. So much joy
and happiness goes into each one of my candles. Although I did not come up with this idea on my own, I
treasure it like I did.
Part 1:
Candle lovers not having a long lasting candle aroma throughout their homes.
Part 2:
Lit By Liyah is a scented, multi-size candle and wax melt business with multiple different scents. Slow-burning long-lasting aroma throughout your home sounds like a lit vibe to me.
Part 3:
Although our target audience is women Lit by Liyah is unisex and has a smell diversity that goes into multiple categories.
Part 4:
We will spread joy by attending local markets, craft fairs, and other events to promote and gain more business.
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Financial support and connections.
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Supplies and building a solid foundation
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Criteria One:
Idea Clarity & Problem Solving: Is the product or service clearly explained? Does it solve a real problem in a meaningful or unique way?
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Criteria Two:
Customer & Market Fit: Are the target customers well defined? Is there an understanding of how to reach them and why they’ll buy?
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Criteria Three:
Differentiation & Innovation: What makes this idea stand out from competitors or the status quo? Is there a clear unique value proposition?
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Criteria Four:
Team Readiness & Use of Funds: Does the team seem prepared to take action? Are proposed uses of funding thoughtful, realistic, and specific?
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Criteria Five:
Viability & Future Plans: Is there a path to launch or scale? Have they made progress (milestones/traction)? Do they have a clear next step?
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