Ballygarrett Guides put their business skills to the test
THE Ballygarrett Seashell Ladybirds, Brownies, Girl Guides and senior branch recently put their business skills to test in Gorey Shopping Centre and spent a day selling packets of chocolate-chip cookies to local shoppers.
The enterprising girls first had to decide how many packets to order, how to go about selling them, and how they will spend the proceeds of their sales.
The local Girl Guide unit received €1 from every pack of cookies sold.
‘We want to change the imbalance of the number of women in decision-making positions across the various sectors of society such as business, communities, companies and board rooms all around Ireland and beyond,’ said Una Wafer, district commissioner of Ballygarrett Seashell units. ‘This begins by giving girls the opportunity to grow their confidence and belief in their business skills and abilities.’
Alison Cowzer of Dragon’s Den partnered with Irish Girl Guides for the cookie initiative. The cookies were made in the factory that she co-founded – East Coast Bakehouse.
The Ballygarrett girls were delighted to report that they completely sold out of cookies and sincerely thanked everyone for their support.
New members aged five and up are welcome and adult volunteers from age 18 and up are also welcome. No previous Guiding experience is necessary. For more information, see irishgirlguides.ie .