Yes – 2011 Is the current GSUSA badge
Released in 2020 but is considered part of the 2011 Girl’s Guide. Replaced Entrepreneur (now retired) as the Cadette level Entrepreneur badge. The Cadette page has information on when all badges were released.
What is this badge about?
Think of a business idea, make a prototype, learn how to pitch the idea, AND make a business plan.
Choose your own activities!
Activity List(Not Available Yet)
Our Summary* of requirements:
- Come up with an idea that helps solve an issue by researching issues that interest you, finding a product/service/tech solution that can help a community issue, OR talking to an experienced person at an organization that makes a difference.
- Get feedback for your idea from a panel of at least 5 people, a survey of at least 10 people, OR use SWOT to analyze feedback from five people.
- Make one change to your idea based on research from competitors, someone who is related to the issue your idea helps, OR advice from a business professional.
- Create a business plan for your idea with the help of a mentor OR write it yourself and get feedback from an expert or possible investor.
- Create a pitch for someone to invest in your idea and pitch it to friends/family, a possible investor, OR a non-profit organization/advocacy group that could use your idea.
* – This summary is based off the GSUSA booklet activity choices.
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What is a good Troop Meeting Plan besides the VTK?
- None Currently Available
Click to Expand → All Known Meeting Plans and Resource Links
Meeting Plans
Other Resources
- (Not Available Yet)
See the Activity List – choose your own activities! - Booklet Info from Scouts Honor Wiki
- View Booklet Online
What is a good way to earn the badge at home?
- Archived Copy of PDF from GSKSMO Virtual – Original Link
Click to Expand → All Known At Home Plans
At Home Plans
- Archived Copy of PDF from GSKSMO Virtual – Original Link
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GSUSA Information and Details
Five steps are needed to complete this badge:
- Come up with an idea that solves a problem
- Design a prototype and get feedback
- Revise your prototype
- Create your business plan
- Make your pitch
Click to Expand → GSUSA Official Resources
- Buy the GSUSA Leader Guide Booklet (View Online)
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- GSUSA Volunteer Toolkit (VTK) free plan for 2 Meetings – No links available. This is only accessible through MyGS log-in on Council’s website for troop leaders
- Business Creator Glossary
- Business Creator Activity Choice Descriptions
- VTK Business Creator Survey Helper by GSUSA
- VTK Cadette Focus Group Best Practices by GSUSA
- VTK Cadette Inspiring Entrepreneurs by GSUSA
- VTK Cadette SWOT Analysis by GSUSA
- VTK Cadette Entrepreneurial Mindset by GSUSA
- VTK Business Creator Iteration by GSUSA
- VTK Business Creator Planning Guide by GSUSA
- VTK Cadette Maximizing Mentorship by GSUSA
- VTK Cadette Pitch It! by GSUSA
- VTK Make an Impression by GSUSA
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Is there a matching badge for Multi-Level Troops?
Learn about the Entrepreneur 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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