Silver that slays
01 — Our story

Real stock. Real stakes.

Joshua Ryan Harris isn’t selling craft-store beads or painted plastic. Every piece on this table is genuine silver, on loan from Harris Nadar Jewellery — the same silver our family has traded for years. For one day, Joshua Ryan Harris becomes the owner: setting prices, greeting customers, and looking after real stock.

Nothing is bought outright, and everything unsold simply returns to the shelf. That’s what turns this into a genuine first business — not a pretend one.

Why real silver, not craft kits

  • Every rupee earned reflects a real sale, not a token one
  • Parents and teachers recognise and trust real silver on sight
  • Joshua Ryan Harris learns to handle valuable stock responsibly, start to finish
  • No money is lost if a piece doesn’t sell — it simply goes back on the shelf
Key takeaway

Joshua Ryan Harris is the owner for the day — the risk stays with the store, the lesson stays with Joshua Ryan Harris.

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05 — Marketing & budget

A small, well-spent budget

Estimates only — confirm with your local printer, as costs vary by shop and finish.

Item
Qty
Est. cost
A5 flyers, full colour
50 pcs
Rs. 300–450
Table banner / poster
1 pc
Rs. 350–600
Store-style price tag cards
30 pcs
Rs. 100–150
Mini gift pouches
30 pcs
Rs. 250–400
“Founder” business cards
25 pcs
Rs. 150–250
Total (approx.)
Rs. 1,150–1,850
Key takeaway

A modest, one-time spend — small enough that the tiers alone cover it after one or two sales.

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06 — Booth setup

Make the table look the part

A Hilver charm bracelet on display beside its branded box and leather price tag

Display essentials

  • A tablecloth in the brand’s navy and brass
  • A tiered stand or velvet tray (borrowed from the store) to lift pieces off the table
  • A small mirror so visitors can try pieces on
  • Every piece visibly wearing its own price tag

Signage & touches

  • A table sign with the Hilver name and tagline
  • A “Founder” card introducing Joshua Ryan Harris
  • The sales tracker kept close at hand, not tucked away
  • A small pouch or bowl for loose change
Key takeaway

The display should look like a real stall, not a school craft table — it does half the selling.

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07 — The pitch

What Joshua Ryan Harris actually says

The opening line

“Hi! Welcome to Hilver — everything here is genuine silver from my family’s store, Harris Nadar Jewellery. Pieces start at just Rs. 500. Want to see my favourite one?”

If they ask the price

“It’s [price] — and it’s real silver, so it’ll last a long time!”

When they decide to buy

“Thank you so much! I hope you love wearing it.”

Floor reminders

  • Greet every visitor with eye contact and a smile
  • Invite them to try a piece on in the mirror
  • Say thank you regardless of the outcome
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09 — What we’re learning

More than a school project

  • Pricing & the value of real goods
  • Customer service, greeting a stranger with confidence
  • Handling money responsibly, start to finish
  • Restocking & accountability — what goes out must come back
  • Speaking to adults as a peer, not just a pupil

“One table, real silver, and a first taste of running a business.”

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Thank you

Founder

Joshua Ryan Harris

Advisor

Joshua Ryan Harris
Owner, Harris Nadar Jewellery

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