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The five Ps of the lemonade stand: determining your potential profit

Published on February 12, 2025
When youth run a lemonade stand, they are learning and practicing the important concepts of the five Ps of marketing. This article focuses on maximizing lemonade stand profits and explains pricing, break-even and profit margins.
The five Ps of the lemonade stand: pricing and how to determine cost

Published on December 5, 2024
When youth run a lemonade stand, they are learning and practicing the important concepts of the 5 Ps of marketing. This article focuses on the first step of pricing, determining cost.
Career exploration through informational interviewing

Published on October 14, 2024
Follow these steps for a successful informational interview.
The five Ps of the lemonade stand: product

Published on August 29, 2024
When youth run a lemonade stand, they are not only earning cash but also learning and practicing the important concepts of the marketing mix: product, price, promotion, place and people. This article focuses on product.
Supporting 4-H youth through the sale of their market animal project

Published on August 1, 2024
It can be very difficult for 4-H youth to say goodbye to their market animal. What can parents and leaders do to help support youth?
Fourteen 4-H members receive 2024 Michigan 4-H Mark of Excellence awards

Published on June 27, 2024
Mark of Excellence contest portrays learning experiences of 4-H members.
Turn your 4-H entrepreneurship project into a business by filing a DBA

Published on November 27, 2023
One of the first steps in creating your own business is to file a DBA, or “Doing Business As” name.
Eleven 4-H members receive 2023 Michigan 4-H Mark of Excellence awards

Published on June 12, 2023
Mark of Excellence contest portrays learning experiences of 4-H members.
MSU Extension’s Adulting 101 helps individuals manage and conquer real life skills

Published on May 18, 2023
Monthly Adulting 101 classes impact financial and work habits among young adults.
Defining an entrepreneur

Published on December 15, 2022
An entrepreneur can be hard to define. Learn the components of an entrepreneur and ways to capitalize on business opportunities.