MiniBoss Business Tour 2026 | Brisbane | Ages 9 to 16

A unique 2-day experience where students visit businesses, meet founders, go behind the scenes and discover how businesses really work.
About this Event

See business from the inside

Most children experience businesses as customers. They see the shop, the product, the website or the advertising, but rarely get to see what happens behind the scenes or speak directly with the people who built and run the business. The MiniBoss Business Tour gives students that opportunity.

Over 2 days, students will visit 5 Brisbane businesses across different industries, meet founders, executives and business leaders, and discover how businesses actually work from the inside.

Rather than learning about business in a classroom, students will see it happening in real life. They will hear directly from founders about how businesses started, the decisions and challenges behind them, and have the opportunity to ask their own questions.

What students will discover

Through business visits, masterclasses, practical experiences and team activities, students will explore:

• how different businesses and business models work
• how founders turn ideas into real businesses
• who their customers are and what problems they solve for them
• how businesses make money
• how businesses attract customers and compete
• what happens behind the scenes that customers normally never see
• the role of innovation and customer experience
• the challenges, mistakes and important decisions involved in building a business

Students will also practise speaking with business professionals, asking thoughtful questions and learning directly from the people behind the businesses they visit.

A Business Tour workbook and preparation activities will encourage students to observe, question and compare what they discover throughout the 2 days.

The goal is to help students start looking at businesses through the eyes of an entrepreneur rather than only through the eyes of a customer.

For students already interested in entrepreneurship, the Tour provides a deeper understanding of what building and running a business actually involves. For those who have never considered business before, it can open up an entirely new way of looking at the businesses and opportunities around them.

What's included

• Two full days of the MiniBoss Business Tour
• Private transport between all venues
• Business visits
• Entry fees
• Founder and business leader sessions
• Masterclasses and practical experiences
• Team building activities
• Business Tour workbook and preparation activities
• MiniBoss t-shirt
• Supervision by MiniBoss Business School coaches

Meals are not included.

What to bring

• water bottle
• packed lunch or pocket money to purchase lunch
• healthy snacks
• hat and sunscreen
• comfortable shoes

Program details

Dates: Wednesday 30 September and Thursday 1 October 2026

Time: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm each day

Location: Brisbane

Drop off and pick up: Marshall Street, Fortitude Valley, near Chinatown Mall

Students should arrive 15 minutes before departure each morning.

The bus will depart at 9:00 am and return to the same location at approximately 5:00 pm.

The detailed itinerary and participating businesses will be provided closer to the event.

Places and fees

The Business Tour is limited to 20 children, with most places reserved for current MiniBoss students.

Fees for non MiniBoss students: $550 + transaction fees charged by Eventbrite.

The Business Tour is open to all students aged 9 to 16. Students do not need to attend MiniBoss Business School to participate.