I’m setting up a caravan park

My boys had cornered me.

“Dad, we’d like to talk to you about a business idea we’ve come up with”, they said in unison.

“We’re calling it … Pape Point Campground”, announced my eight-year-old.

“We could rent out the top paddock to caravanners for, say, $40 a night!”, added the six-year-old.

“Oh”, I said, trying my best to remain noncommittal.

They stood there eyeballing me expectantly.

I must have twitched, because they were off like a flash. They spent the next couple of hours huddled in their room coming up with a detailed plan for their caravan park: job titles, hours of operation, even a logo design (which they outsourced to their three-year-old sister — very sparkly).

Then they reappeared for round two of the pitch … this time with upsells:

“We could provide a rustic breakfast for $10.” (“Oh, that’s a great idea, mate!”)

“And sell them campfire wood and marshmallows, for $15.” (“Nice!”)

“And you can also give them some financial advice, Dad, for, say, $20?” (“Oh, now hang on a minute!”)

Pape Point Campground may be confined to family and friends … but still I was impressed. Not only was their creativity in full flight, but they were full of excitement. As a parent, I’m under no illusions: these are the good old days.

And it’s something that’s been on my mind, because I’m currently writing my next book, and it’s all about kids.

When I pitched my publisher the idea they loved it, especially when I told them the main idea: “It’s kids teaching kids.”

And that’s where I need your help … or, specifically, your kids’ help.

I’m looking for kids to feature in my book and inspire the kids of Australia.

So, if you’ve got a Barefoot Kid who:

Has their own little business …

Set up a stall …

Created a product …

Or enthusiastically done their Jam Jars at home …

Then I want to hear from you!

For the kids I choose, I’ll interview them, set them challenges, even help them learn about the share market.

(And of course also feature them in my new book.)

I’m on a tight deadline, so — parents, guardians, friends and grandparents — please go here to apply by this Tuesday 22nd March, 5:00 pm:

barefootinvestor.com/kids

Tread Your Own Path!