A class of young entrepreneurs had the chance    to show their stuff and sell their wares at Ruth King elementary on Wednesday.

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Student Kadyn Head decided to make wallets and snap bracelets out of duct tape. The wallets were going for $5 each and the bracelets ranged in price depending on their production run.

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Megan Hannem got her idea for small, handmade pot holders from a set she received for camping. She made 23 units and had sold five an hour into the sale.

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Many of the students had to take out loans from their teacher to get their product off the ground, which they then have to pay back from their sales. Each of the students are also donating 10 per cent of all their profits to a local charity, with most choosing the SPCA.

VanCity supported the program by donating workbooks and coming in to speak to the students about selling products, business plans and how to respond to feedback. He said one students selling beanbags decided to start selling two different sizes based on customer feedback.

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