Sam: I really did not know there were so many ways to get money

Tash: Yeah there are heaps but did you know that some people make more money than others.

Sam: Yes, I reckon there are people around the community that earn heaps of money. The person that owns the local shop has a bit of money,

Tash: I wonder where the shop owner get all his money from?

Sam: He gets some of his money from me, Tash, I just love the chicken wings they sell. I spend a lot of money on food there, all the time.

Tash: I wonder… what are the other local businesses in our community? Hey what about your mob out there? Can you think of the local businesses in your community too?

There are many ways that money can come into your community. Are there outside sources that bring money into the community – hospital, store, servo? Do any tour groups come through your community? What are the organisations or businesses that employ the most people within your community? Is the money coming into the community from Family Services or Council employment or any other sources?

Classroom activity: How does money come into our community? (.pdf 266kB)

Local businesses bring much money into communities. Find out what businesses are within your community by filling in this small questionnaire. You can do this by yourself or with a small group.

Classroom activity: Small business survey (.pdf 184kB)

Now for some terms that you will come across when you are setting up your own business.

Click on the images to learn more.

Activity: Expenses and Revenue (.pdf 2MB)

Activity: Profit and Loss (.pdf 1MB)