Yes – 2011 Is the current GSUSA badge
Released in 2020 but is considered part of the 2011 Girl’s Guide. The Junior page has information on when all badges were released.
Business Jumpstart is the Entrepreneur Badge for Junior level, combining aspects from Business Owner (now retired, original Financial Literacy) and Product Designer (now retired, replaced by Create and Innovate).
What is this badge about?
Think of a business idea, make a prototype, and learn how to pitch the idea.
Choose your own activities!
Our Summary* of requirements:
- Brainstorm (look around you, in your community, OR talk to an entrepreneur) and make a prototype of a business idea (item, service, OR technology).
- Show others the prototype and get feedback.
- Use feedback to make one change, make two changes and re-test each, OR come up with a new idea.
- Make a pitch (poster, ad, OR verbal sales pitch) for your updated idea or new idea.
- Give the pitch to others (family/friends/entrepreneur, 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?
- Shark Tank Meeting Plan compiled by The Badge Archive
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Meeting Plans
- Shark Tank Meeting Plan compiled by The Badge Archive
- Booklet Info from Scouts Honor Wiki
Other Resources
- See the Activity List for Business Jumpstart – choose your own activities!
- Booklet Info from Scouts Honor Wiki
- View Booklet Online
What is a good way to earn the badge at home?
- At Home Overview by The Badge Archive
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At Home Plans
- At Home Overview by The Badge Archive
- 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:
- Create a prototype for a product, service, or technology that solves a problem
- Get feedback
- Revise your prototype
- Come up with a pitch
- Pitch your idea to an audience
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
- Mtg 1: Brainstorm (Ideas Where You Live, Around Your Community, or Talk to an Entrepreneur), AND Feedback (Get Feedback, Talk to Future Customers, or Survey)
- Mtg 2: Make Prototype (Improve Original Idea, Two Ideas to Test, or New Idea), Make Pitch (Poster/Ad to Go With, Observe a Real Pitch, or Write a Pitch), AND Pitch It (Family, Community, Girl Scouts, or School)
- Business Jumpstart Mtg 2 Activity Choices by GSUSA
- Business Jumpstart Glossary by GSUSA
- VTK Junior Inspiring Entrepreneurs by GSUSA
- VTK How to Get Feedback by GSUSA
- VTK Business Jumpstart Survey Helper by GSUSA
- VTK SCAMPER Method by GSUSA
- VTK 5 Steps to a Pitch 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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For More Fun Ideas and Plans
for Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Scouts
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(Not an official GSUSA Group)
This is a supportive Facebook community for Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Girl Scout leaders. Whether you’re seeking advice, fresh ideas, or meeting plans, you’re in the right place! Let’s inspire each other, share our experiences, and make every troop meeting a memorable adventure.
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- Return to the Junior Badge List.
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