Transition Year Mini Company Module
What is Mini Company? Teams of 4 set up their own business Develop a product or service Marketing and advertising Sell on Christmas Market Day
Events Christmas Market Day Dragon’s Den Regional Competition National Finals
Mini Company Report Entire project is documented in their Mini Company Report Each department must document all ideas, obstacles and developments Questionnaires, surveys, minutes, agendas Accounts
Skills developed Teamwork Communication Time Management Planning Organising Managing Finances Problem Solving
Mini Company success CUS has been successful in the regional and national finals in the areas of : Accounts Sustainability Innovation
Links to Leaving Certificate Supports the ‘Enterprise’ and ‘Marketing’ sections in Leaving Certificate Business Theory behind Enterprise, Idea Generation and Marketing A good mix of practical application and knowledge of each department