The Badge Archive

2011 – Budding Entrepreneur

Yes – 2011 Is the current GSUSA badge

Released in 2020 but is considered part of the 2011 Girl’s Guide. The Brownie page has information on when all badges were released.

What is this badge about?

Think of a business idea, make a prototype or ad, and learn how to pitch the idea.

Choose your own activities!

Our Summary* of requirements:

  1. Look for inspiration (where you live, at your meeting room/school/community, or from a female entrepreneur) to come up with an entrepreneur idea.
  2. Talk about your idea and get feedback (from a family/friend, a Girl Scout/Leader, or someone in the community).
  3. Alter your idea based on feedback (make a change, try two new options, or start over).
  4. Make something to share your new idea (prototype, poster, or video).
  5. Pitch the idea to someone (family, Girl Scout troop, or school).

* – This summary is based off the GSUSA booklet activity choices.

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What is a good Troop Meeting Plan besides the VTK?

Click to Expand → All Known Meeting Plans and Resource Links

Meeting Plans

Other Resources

What is a good way to earn the badge at home?

Click to Expand → All Known At Home Plans

At Home Plans

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GSUSA Information and Details

Three steps are needed to complete this badge:

  1. Come up with an idea that makes life better
  2. Share your idea with others to get feedback
  3. Improve your idea
  4. Share how your idea works
  5. Pitch your idea to an audience
Official badge from Girl Scout Shop online
Click to Expand → GSUSA Official Resources

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Is there a matching badge for Multi-Level Troops?

Learn about the Entrepreneur Themed Multi-level GSUSA 2011 badges.

Where does this go on the Uniform?

This is a Skill Based Badge – Click Here to see diagrams and details on where to place it.

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For More Fun Ideas and Plans

for Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Scouts

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(Not an official GSUSA Group)

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Tia Kennard