Yes – 2011 Is the current GSUSA badge
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Released in 2020. Replaced Product Designer with combined aspects from retired Business Owner.
The 2011 Junior Page has information on when all badges were released.
What is this badge about?
Think of a business idea, make a prototype, and learn how to pitch the idea.
Quick Links:
Activity Choices, Meeting Plans, Solo Scouts,
Uniform Placement, GSUSA Info & Links
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.
Activity Choices
Work in Progress, links may not be available. Check back later!
Do two Required Activities:
- Pick one Business Brainstorm activity.
- Pick one Business Pitch activity.
Do one Required Business Prototype activity and ensure you do three things:
- Make a model or drawing.
- Show others.
- Use feedback to improve.
Available Troop Meeting Plans
- (1) 90 Min Mtg – Shark Tank Meeting Plan by The Badge Archive
- (2) 90 Min Mtgs – GSUSA Volunteer Toolkit (VTK) free plan
- Mtg 1: Brainstorm (3 choices), Feedback (3 choices)
- Mtg 2: Make Prototype (3 choices), Make Pitch (3 choices), Pitch It (3 choices)
How to earn individually as a Solo Scout?
- At Home Overview by The Badge Archive
- Archived Copy of PDF from GSKSMO Virtual – Original Link
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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 and goes on the troop number side of the vest – Click Here to see Junior diagrams and details on where to place it or sash placement.
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GSUSA Information and Details
There are five steps needed to complete this badge, found on the Girl Scout Shop description or searching the GSUSA Badge Explorer. Information on the official requirements can also be found on the Scout’s Honor Wiki.
Printed Booklets
Booklet and VTK Information(Coming Soon)- Buy the GSUSA Leader Guide Booklet
Other Non-GSUSA Resources
- None Currently Available.
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For More Fun Ideas and Plans
Join the Girl Scout Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Leader Help Facebook Group
(Not an official GSUSA Group)
Join the Girl Scout Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador Leader Help Facebook Group
(Not an official GSUSA Group)
See other Recommended Facebook Groups for some Scouting Organizations
(No official Groups)
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Click Here -> To see information References:
Disclaimer: The information published on The Badge Archive is built from the references listed below. These sources demonstrate that our content is grounded in facts and research, not opinion or speculation. Readers may consult them directly when looking for additional material.
- Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. “Meeting : Business Jumpstart 1.” My.girlscouts.org, Girl Scouts of the U.S.A., https://my.girlscouts.org/content/girlscouts-vtk/en/vtk.html. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
- Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. “Meeting : Business Jumpstart 2.” My.girlscouts.org, Girl Scouts of the U.S.A., https://my.girlscouts.org/content/girlscouts-vtk/en/vtk.html. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
- Roberts, Rachel. Junior the Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting. New York, NY, Girl Scouts of the U.S.A., 2011.
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