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Shalom's Shanty
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Kansas City
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Competition Brief
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
Shalom Wacha, Freshman Grade 9 at Shawnee Mission West High School. Entrepreneur
Problem
People wanting high ticket fashion apparel that simply cant afford them.
Solution
I understand how money can be tight sometimes and the burden of not being able to buy something because you cant afford it.
Audience | Target Market
Fashionable youth and adults on a budget.
Learning Outcomes | Community Impact
There is clear differentiation from my competition.
My authenticity
Young business/entrepreneur
Point of distinction
Next Steps
shoes clothes etc
Reflection | Other Info
Coming soon!
Resource | Support Needs
Products
Inventory
Reliable mobile paying system
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Fees
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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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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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