Tell Us 3 For Profit organizations
Find and list three local for profit organizations, research what they sell or offer, and create a simple poster explaining each business.
Step-by-step guide to find and create posters for three local for-profit organizations
Step 1
Gather all the materials from the list and put them on a clean table.
Step 2
Ask an adult to help you pick three nearby for-profit businesses to learn about.
Step 3
Write the name and address of the first business on a scrap note.
Step 4
With your adult's help look up or visit the first business and write down three things it sells or offers on the same note.
Step 5
Write the name and address of the second business on a new scrap note.
Step 6
With your adult's help look up or visit the second business and write down three things it sells or offers on that note.
Step 7
Write the name and address of the third business on a new scrap note.
Step 8
With your adult's help look up or visit the third business and write down three things it sells or offers on that note.
Step 9
Fold one sheet of plain paper into three equal sections to make room for three mini-posters.
Step 10
Write each business name at the top of a different section on the folded paper.
Step 11
Add a picture for each business in its section by drawing or gluing a small cut-out.
Step 12
Under each picture write three short bullet points that explain what the business sells or offers.
Step 13
Add a big title at the top of your poster that says something like "Local Businesses I Found."
Step 14
Decorate the poster with colours and stickers to make it bright and fun.
Step 15
Share your finished poster on DIY.org.
Final steps
You're almost there! Complete all the steps, bring your creation to life, post it, and conquer the challenge!
Help!?
What can we use if we don't have stickers, glue, or printed cut-outs for the poster?
If you don't have stickers, glue, or printed cut-outs, draw pictures directly on the folded sheet of plain paper, cut images from magazines or flyers and tape them to each mini-poster section, or use a parent’s phone to print small photos to glue on each section.
What should we do if we can't visit a business or can't find its address?
If you can't visit a business or find its address, ask an adult to look it up on Google Maps or the business website and then write the name and address on your scrap note and list three things it sells or offers from the site or photos.
How can we adapt this activity for younger kids or older kids?
For younger children, have an adult write each business name and address on the scrap notes and let the child draw a picture and write one simple bullet point per section, while older kids can research hours, prices, or owner info and write three detailed bullet points on the folded plain paper before decorating and sharing on DIY.org.
How can we extend or personalize the mini-poster project?
Enhance the project by taking photos to glue into each section, adding a small hand-drawn map and business hours under the three bullet points, including a short interview quote from the owner, and then add a big title and extra decorations before sharing on DIY.org.
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Facts about local businesses and entrepreneurship
📈 In the U.S., small businesses make up about 99.9% of all businesses (U.S. Small Business Administration).
💻 Many for-profit sellers begin online (on platforms like Etsy or Shopify) and later open a physical storefront or market stall.
🎨 Posters with pictures grab attention faster — people notice images before they read words, so visuals help your poster speak quickly.
🏪 Shopping local helps neighborhoods — local businesses often spend more of their revenue with other nearby companies, keeping money in the community.
🕵️♀️ Research is easy: visit a shop, check its website or social media, or call — you can usually gather what a business sells in just a few minutes.
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