20 Business Ideas Your Kids Can Start Today!

Check out these kid-friendly ideas that are so simple, they can start working on them today!

It's always a good time for a great idea! If you have homeschoolers who want to grow their entrepreneurial skills, check out these 20 kid business ideas! Each idea is so simple that they can start working on it today!

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1. Bug Catching Kit -Put together bug-catching kits with nets, jars, and magnifying glasses, then sell them to curious young explorers.

2. Pet Sitting - Offer to take care of neighbors' pets when they’re away. Make sure to give them lots of love and attention! 

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3. Dog Walking - Help busy pet owners by taking their dogs for walks. A great way to stay active and earn money! 

4. Yard Work Service - Offer services like mowing lawns, pulling weeds, or raking leaves. Perfect for outdoor-loving kids. 

5. Car Washing - Set up a car wash in your driveway or neighborhood and offer a sparkling clean car service! 

6. Bake Sale - Bake cookies, cupcakes, or brownies and sell them to family, friends, or at local events. Homemade treats are always a hit! 

7. Tire Pressure Check Service - Offer to check tire pressure for families in your neighborhood. Bring a pump and also offer to fill their tires.

8. Toy Cleaning Service - Help families disinfect their children's toys. A great way to help parents keep things tidy! 

9. Host a Mini Craft Fair - Host a mini craft fair for kids who make their own crafts. Charge a small fee per booth. We offer a Young Business Owners education program where children set up shop and run their businesses. You can get paid to set up a children's market near you by emailing [email protected] 

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10. Errand Running - Offer to run small errands for busy neighbors, like picking up groceries or mailing letters. Always with a smile!

11. Card-Making Business - Design and sell homemade greeting cards for birthdays, holidays, and special occasions. Spread joy with your creativity! 

12. Gift Wrapping Service - Provide gift-wrapping services during holidays or for special occasions. Neatly wrapped gifts are always appreciated! 

13. Cookie Decorating Kits - Put together cookie decorating kits with frosting, sprinkles, and fun designs. Sell them as fun family activities!

14. Themed Magazine - Create an online magazine with fun themes. Sell subscriptions to the magazine for a small fee. 

15. Babysitting - If you're responsible and good with kids, offer babysitting services to families in your neighborhood. Fun and rewarding! 

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16.  Custom Pet Collars - Make personalized collars for pets with colorful designs and sell them online or to pet owners you know. 

17. Hair Accessory Creation - Design and sell hair accessories like scrunchies, headbands, and bows. Add some flair to people’s hairstyles! 

18.  Digital Art Creation - If you’re tech-savvy, create digital art or graphics and sell them online to friends or family. 

19.  Birdhouse Kit - Assemble birdhouse building kits. Include paint, glue and design tools to make them unique. 

20. Handmade Jewelry - Create unique necklaces, bracelets, or earrings and sell them at local markets or online. Your creativity will shine!

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Check out our Young Business Owner's Program: Would you like to set up a market run entirely by kids near you? Email us at [email protected]

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