TEEN TYCOONS

PROGRAMME 5: KENTCHURCH COURT

PROGRAMME AIMS

• To support work-related learning and enterprise activities for all 14- to 19-year-olds as an alternative to, or a reinforcement for, first-hand experience
• To provide real life examples of business practices and entrepreneurial skills
• To raise awareness of basic concepts of business organisation and management
• To explore factors that promote successful entrepreneurial activity, particularly attitudes towards what is acceptable

THE PROBLEM

Kentchurch Court is a stately home in Herefordshire. The constant repair bills are making it hard for the lady of the manor, Jan Scudamore, to keep her finances afloat. She's opened the home up to the public for bed and breakfast - but she's very choosy about who she allows to stay there.

The team set a two-week agenda to increase Jan's income from Kentchurch. The programme follows Michael, Adam and Sarah as they tackle each item on the agenda and grapple with Jan's attitude towards acceptable business activity.