On Friday, April 24th, the ASB Recognition Committee hosted the first Student Business Vendor fair. This gave students in the school a chance to showcase their creativity and grow their customer base. Seven students decided to participate in this event.
One of the vendors who participated in this event was Ariel Esquibel, a sophomore. At her booth, she was selling phone charms, bracelets, and lotions with charms, as well as stickers for freebies, along with many other items she had created. Ariel was inspired to start her business after seeing others enjoying making stuff.
“This business has helped me mentally and taught me how to manage money,” said Ariel.
Even though it may seem like a lot of work, these students have learned a lot along the way about how to do things.
Andrea Valverde is a senior with a flower business. She was inspired by her mom because she is creative and does arrangements as a hobby. She has been doing this for a year and a half now and has learned communication skills while getting better at making arrangements, which include her creativity. Valverde also enjoys seeing her customers happy when they receive the flowers she makes.
“I would continue in the future, hoping to open a store one day. Selling wholesale to other florists as well as helping others grow in their business,” stated Valverde. “[I’m thankful to] Selma High students for supporting my business. I was happy to see all the girls receiving flowers.”
The support of the students has helped these student vendors start their business and continue to grow it.
There are many businesses out there that are run by students, but the most popular one is desserts. Junior Destiny Lopez has a dessert business where she sells treats such as brownies, cakes, and many more. She started up this business about a year ago and has made a lot of progress along the way. Lopez has found that her business helps her.
“This business has helped me become more responsible, improve my communication skills, and learn how to manage money and time better. It has also helped me become more confident in myself,” said Destiny. She hopes that people will continue to support her business as she grows and makes new desserts.
These small businesses start small, but as these students gain more experience and talent, when it comes to being creative, each business will have its own personality.
Daisy Arellano is another senior who has a small business that sells flowers. Her sale of flowers has helped her with her senior expenses. Many of her clients enjoy her flowers because of their reactions and feedback when they are received. Daisy plans on keeping her business through college.
“I’m glad I got the chance to ring my business to the student vendor fair because it brought me business and recognition that I wouldn’t have gotten by myself,” stated Daisy
The student vendor fair helped students bring their creativity to other students to enjoy. Starting a business isn’t easy. The fair helped students get out there and explore what it’s like having a stand dedicated to them. These small businesses also help students explore money and how to use it. This student vendor fair is the first, but shouldn’t be the last.
