Youth Enterprise Business Fair · Ages 7–17
Youth Business Expo
A live marketplace gives young people a reason to use planning, branding, money and communication skills together. They prepare an offer, meet real customers and leave with evidence of what they learned.
Enquiries and bookings must be completed by a parent, carer or responsible adult.
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Ways to take part
Take part in the fair
Book a pitch for a young trader, arrange a group visit or ask about supporting the fair. An adult handles bookings and enquiries.
Book a young trader’s pitch
Reserve a space for a young person to sell and present their business idea.
Book a Pitch School or youth organisationPrepare a school or youth group
Discuss places, preparation, delivery support and how the fair can evidence active learning.
Plan a group route Business or community partnerHelp young people take part
Explore sponsorship, mentoring, venue support, prizes or suitable next-step opportunities.
Discuss partnership optionsGetting ready for the fair
How the fair works
Each stage creates a practical output. The format can flex for age and support needs without losing the real-world purpose.
- 01
Plan
Shape an idea around a useful product, service or problem.
- 02
Brand
Create a clear name, message and look that people understand.
- 03
Fund
Think through materials, costs, price, value and a simple target.
- 04
Promote
Decide who it is for and practise a useful way to reach them.
- 05
Sell & present
Meet customers, explain the offer, listen and learn in real time.
Learning at the fair
What young people will learn
Young people leave with decisions, conversations and evidence they can reflect on. The aim is active participation and individual progress—not a competition for the loudest pitch.
- A considered offer shaped around a customer or useful problem
- Money decisions about cost, price, value and a simple target
- Sales and presentation practice with real questions and feedback
- Reflection evidence about what worked and what they would change
Think about your business
“What did you notice when a real person responded to your idea?”
Need a different route?
Ask about a group, partnership or future fair.
The live £20 pitch can be booked above. Use this short adult enquiry for school or group participation, partnership support, a pitch question or notice of another date.
Book the live pitch insteadBefore you book a pitch
Before you book
Check the live event page for dates, ticket availability and checkout. These answers explain the £20 pitch and the wider participation routes.
View all eventsWho can book a pitch at the Youth Enterprise Business Fair?
The experience is designed for young people aged 7 to 17. A parent, carer or other responsible adult must complete the booking and remain responsible for the practical arrangements.
Does a young person need an existing business?
No. They can arrive with an early idea, something they already make or a venture they want to improve. The preparation route helps them think through customers, costs, presentation and selling.
How much does a trading pitch cost?
A trading pitch costs £20 for each young business. The live event page confirms the date, location, availability and any venue-specific setup information before an adult completes checkout.
What should be prepared before the fair?
The young trader should be ready to explain what they will sell, who it is for, what it costs to make, what they will charge and how they will present it. The event page and any welcome information will confirm the practical items required for that venue.
Can a school or youth group participate?
Yes. Schools, alternative provision, youth groups and community organisations can enquire about places, group preparation and future fair opportunities.
Can organisations sponsor or support the fair?
Yes. Partners can enquire about sponsorship, mentoring, venue support, prizes or suitable work-experience connections. Nu FOCUS will discuss safeguarding and the most useful role before confirming involvement.
What happens after an adult books?
The order is recorded and the available booking confirmation is sent. A pitch is reserved only after checkout has completed successfully. The enquiry form is for group, partnership or future-date conversations and does not reserve a pitch.
Next steps
Join the next fair
Book the fair if a young person is ready to make and present. Begin with Starz if they need structure, confidence and practical preparation first.