Coloring Book for Kids

Kid Business Ideas

Perfect business idea for children that enjoy drawing. Have your child create a coloring book around a theme like animals, castles, the beach, or space.

Another option is for your child to release a new coloring book each season. There can be a winter book with snowmen, a fall book with forests, and summer book with islands, and a spring book with flowers. 

After each drawing is finalized, simply scan it onto a computer to save it digitally. You can then take these drawings and upload them into a self-publisher like lulu.com. 

A great way to market this kid business idea is to create a social media page with posts of all the different drawings.

Homemade Tortillas

Kid Business Ideas

This is a great business idea for children that love to cook.

To start this kid business idea, you need minimal ingredients which will keep expenses low. Ingredients include all-purpose flour, salt, baking powder, and lard. 

Make sure you supervise your child when they are around hot surfaces. When cooking tortillas, they can burn quickly so your child needs to pay attention at all times.

Tortillas can be sold to family friends in individual packs of 10 or 20. Your child can also make tortillas for neighborhood events and the holidays.

Rent Out Your Drone

Kid Business Ideas

Do you have a drone?

The use of drones are on the rise and have become a trendy activity for kids and even adults. A great business for a kid who owns a drone is to teach classes on how to use it.

The classes should be held in an open, secure area like a park or farm. Don’t be around a public area since the drone can become a liability. 

After teaching someone how to use the drone, you can rent it to them on weekly intervals under your supervision.

Marketing can be accomplished through flyers on doors around the neighborhood.

World Cup Shirts

Kid Business Ideas

Does your child enjoy soccer?

Similar to the Olympics, the FIFA World Cup is a popular event for people to watch all around the world. Fans become very passionate for their teams and are willing to dress over the top to express their support.

Every four years, a great business idea is creating fan clothing with the branding of popular countries. Have clothing ready for passionate fans in countries like Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, U.S.A, Germany, Spain, England, Italy, and France. 

If your lucky enough to live in the host country of the FIFA tournament, then go to the stadiums to sell your merchandise.

Make Slime

Kid Business Ideas

Slime has become extremely popular toy among children. It is simple for a child to create, can be made at home, and the materials are a small expense.

If your child enjoys making slime, have them sell it online. Think of creative ways for them to make their slime unique to differentiate from the competition.

For example, maybe they can create glow in the dark slime, magnetic slime, or environmentally friendly slime. They could brand the slime for different countries and sport teams.

This kid business is perfect for children passionate about horses!

Do you live in an area with a high density horses such as Kentucky ?

Your child can horse sit while neighbors are busy or go on vacation.

It is important that your child is already comfortable around horses and understands how to be safe. An adult should always be present for proper supervision.

The startup costs can be minimal since you can require your customers to provide horse food and other required materials.

Fortnite Channel

Kid Business Ideas

Is your child always playing the game Fortnite?

They might be able to make money while they play.

Nowadays, it is very popular to stream live games on platforms like Twitch and Youtube. If your child is good at games like World of Warcraft or Apex Legends, they might be able to create a following and create a business to monetize the traffic.

For this business, you will need to invest in a good streaming camera and microphone. Learn how to post on these streaming channels and what you need to do to make your video content different.

There are millions of children playing these games. Why should people watch your videos? Be creative!

Beach Kites

Kid Business Ideas

Does your child enjoy flying kites?

Kites are relatively simple to make and are used all around the world. You just need to find a windy place with no lightning.

Kids can start this business with minimal expenses and use their creativity to make different designs. You could make custom grips to hold the string or use bright neon colors for the sail.

Your child can sell the kites at your local beach on windy days or at a local park. Determine a price that will be affordable for kids.

This kid business idea is perfect for all ages. 

Chess Pieces and Boards

Kid Business Ideas

Does your child enjoy playing chess?

Chess is a board game that is played all around the world. Some great chess players include Magnus Carlsen, Bobby Fischer, and Mikhail Botvinnik.

If your kid is passionate about playing chess, have them create custom chess boards and pieces. The boards and pieces can be created in a variety of ways including carving wood or using ceramics.

Market this kid business idea with stunning backdrop pictures on Instagram or Twitter.

Hair Accessories

Kid Business Ideas

Does your daughter enjoy styling hair?

Making hair accessories is a great kid business idea for young girls.

Hair accessories, such as headbands, are very popular and can be easily made with materials from your local craft store. Have your child brand their accessories with theme like always using flowers or a certain color. 

Before you begin to market, give out a few accessories for free to your child’s friends to get their feedback on the design.

Bake Cakes

Kid Business Ideas

Does your child enjoy making cakes?

A great kid business idea is for them to create custom cakes for birthdays, events, or the holidays.

Your child’s cake business could have multiple different offerings such as gluten-free, ice cream, and no dairy.

Kids should also go to the store to learn what is already available being sold by the competition and how to differentiate.

Have your child watch the show Nailed It on Netflix to learn how not to bake a cake.

Cornhole Boards

Kid Business Ideas

Does your kid enjoy playing cornhole?

A popular game for tailgating and events, your child can start a business crafting custom cornhole boards.

Have your kid paint the boards the colors of their customers’ favorite sports teams. 

Make sure your child has experience using a saw and other crafting machines. Adult supervision is required for this kid business idea.

Fish Tank Structures

Kid Business Ideas

Car Wash

Kid Business Ideas

Walk Neighbors’ Dogs

Kid Business Ideas

Does your child enjoy dogs? Well why not have them walk dogs around the neighborhood. Make sure your kid understands how to control a dog on a leash. You should invest in dog bags so your local neighborhood is kept clean. To market, post flyers of your dog walking service on street signs around your neighborhood.

Take Out Neighbors’ Trash Cans

Kid Business Ideas

Create Crafts

Kid Business Ideas

Your kid can create crafts and sell them online on websites like Etsy.com. Create crafts that are relevant for current holidays. Brand your crafts be using the same materials, whether its the rocks around your house or the leaves on your trees. Choose a craft that you enjoy creating the most. Look at what is trending right now on Etsy.com for ideas on where to start.

Build Skateboard Ramps

Kid Business Ideas

Sun Hats

Kid Business Ideas

Furniture

Kid Business Ideas

Sell Senior Possessions

Kid Business Ideas

Seniors in your neighborhood may have old possessions that they are trying to remove from their house. These possessions may old value if they are rare antiques. You can start a kid business helping seniors sell these possessions online and take a commission. Helpful websites include Ebay and Craigslist.

Coffee Mugs

Kid Business Ideas

Millions of people around the world enjoy waking up to a cup of coffee. Most of these coffee mugs have unique designs or sayings. Your child can start a kid business designing clever coffee mugs. You can design coffee mugs on websites like VistaPrint.

Detail Cars

Kid Business Ideas

Summer Bags

Kid Business Ideas

Disc Golf Course

Kid Business Ideas

Dog Collars and Leashes

Kid Business Ideas

Custom Earrings

Kid Business Ideas

Relate To Their Passions

Kid Business Ideas

Tool Boxes

Kid Business Ideas

Does your child enjoy hanging around the garage near tools? Do they have an interest in building and making crafts.

They might be interested in starting a kid business selling tool boxes. Tool boxes can be made with materials from your local Home Depot. Have your kid make efficient areas in the box for storing different tools. There can be a safe place to store nails and an open area for grabbing a hammer.

Paint the toolbox with protective coating and create a locking mechanism. To market the toolboxes, post on social media websites like Pinterest and Instagram with related hashtags. 

Your child could even customize hard hats for construction workers. 

Dog Houses

Kid Business Ideas

Does your family own a dog?

Dog houses are a popular accessory to own that can also be used as decoration. Your child can start a kid business making dog houses. Have your child design the dog houses around the current theme of the customer’s home. If they have a red tile roof, then use tiles on the roof of the dog house. If the customer has a blue house, paint the dog house blue.

Adult supervision will be required since your kid will be working with construction materials.

Your child’s first customers might be right on your street!

Give Reviews of Kid Products

Kid Business Ideas

All companies value reviews of their products since it is a key metric to understanding their performance in the marketplace.

Businesses especially love a review when it comes from their target market.

Your kid can review the pros and cons of different kid products and earn money through affiliate programs.

Have your kid simply email businesses that sell youth products to see if they would be interested.

Cuff Links

Kid Business Ideas

A simple kid business idea is to make cuff links.

Cuff links can be created with materials from your local craft store.

Have your child make unique cuff links. For example, you can create cuff links with shells during the summer. 

Carve your initials into the cuff links for branding. 

Clean Boats

Kid Business Ideas

Car Antenna Accessories

Kid Business Ideas

Blog

Kid Business Ideas

Does your child enjoy writing? Have them start a blog. Blogging is a fantastic past time that allows children to reflect on their thoughts and write about their passions. Once your child builds an online following, reach out to companies to advertise on your website.

Pet Sit for Neighbors

Kid Business Ideas

Does your child enjoy fishing? Then this kid business idea will be perfect for them. Have your child create custom fishing lures. Maybe your kid knows the best place to put hooks in the lure or the best colors to use. Your child can even test the designs they create by going to your lake to see if they attract fish.

Pet Sit for Neighbors

Kid Business Ideas

Trick or Treat Buckets

Kid Business Ideas

Mothers Day Cards

Kid Business Ideas

Start a Podcast

Kid Business Ideas

Does your child excel in communication? They might find success in starting a podcast. Before you begin this kid business, think of a what the focus of the podcast will be. Don’t have your child just talk about random subjects each recording. Instead, have your child focus on local sports or successful kids in your city. After your kid has created a following, reach out to local businesses to see if they would be interested in advertising.

Decorate Chargers

Kid Business Ideas

Does your child enjoy decorating their phones and other devices with gems? They could start a kid business doing this for their friends and family members. This kid business idea requires minimal expenses and materials can be purchased from your local craft store. Any device can be decorated… even computer screens!

Garden Decorations

Kid Business Ideas

Another creative kid business idea is to make garden decorations. Your child can make numerous designs from a butterfly, hummingbirds,  fake flowers, and garden gnomes.

Still can’t think of a kid business idea?

Don’t have your child spend too much time thinking of their kid business idea.

This will be their first kid business so explain to them that the expectation is not for them to create the next Facebook or Nike. Kid entrepreneurship is similar to painting portraits or playing baseball. It will take time in order for them to get better and refine their business skills. The first time you paint a painting you probably aren’t expecting it to be displayed in an art museum. Similar to the first time your child picks up a baseball bat, you aren’t expecting them to be drafted by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.

Have your kid choose an idea that requires minimal startup costs. The idea should be something they would enjoy working on every day. If your child doesn’t like cooking, then don’t suggest that they start a neighborhood bakery. One of the best things about entrepreneurship is that it can be applied to any activity. For example, if your child enjoys playing video games then suggest to them that they start a Youtube channel that focuses on how to beat difficult levels or gain experience. They could even start a website that reviews new video games.

There are limitless kid business ideas that can be applied to any passion.

After your child chooses an idea, you need to start creating milestones for them to achieve. For example, there can be milestones for buying all their build materials or completing their first prototype. Your child’s end goal should be to make at least one sale to a stranger. It marks the official launch of your kid’s idea into a real business.

How do I know if someone already has my kid business idea?

Most likely, another kid in the world probably has the same idea as your child. Especially, if your kid’s business idea is something common like a lemonade stand or car wash. However, this should not impede children from starting a business.

Remember that your child should not be trying to create the next Toyota or Walmart. They are trying to learn about the art of kid entrepreneurship. No matter your child’s business idea, they will always have some degree of competition in the marketplace. Competition is actually a good thing because it shows that someone else saw the value in their idea and was able to sell it to customers.

If you are interested in researching similar kid business ideas, simply type your child’s relevant keywords into a search engine to find competitors. Reach out to competitors if they have a website or social media account for feedback. Usually, they will response since your a kid entrepreneur. 

Should I tell other children about my kid business idea?

 Don’t worry about someone stealing your kid business idea.

If you are concerned, there a document called a Non Disclosure Agreement (NDA) that legally binds someone from information you disclose.

However, since children cannot legally be bound by a contract that they signed, this is pointless.

Sharing your kid business idea is actually good for you. Why? You get the opportunity to receive valuable feedback. 

Do not be scared to tell people about your idea.

Business is built upon connections. Who knows… maybe the person you tell your kid business idea knows someone who can help you. For example, you might be speaking with someone who has a large social media following who can post about your business. 

Get the word out about your kid business idea. Don’t hold back.

Does my kid business idea require a permit or license?

Depending on your kid business idea, you may be required to have a permit or license to sell your product or service.

Have your child look on your city’s website to review regulations.

If you still have questions, consult with an attorney. Legal Zoom is a great resource for you and your child to ask questions on business regulations.   

What kid business ideas have the highest chance of being successful?

 Any kid business idea can be successful if there is demand for the product or service.

However, as a child the best kid business ideas are the ones that have minimal expenses or service customers that are close to the child’s home. Adults want to support businesses started by children as an act of goodwill.

Selling your product by door knocking is usually warmly received by neighbors when you are a child. When you door knock, you also get to build a relationship with your neighbors and you can easily ask for feedback or repeat sales. When you approach a neighbor, it also helps to have samples of your product for interaction. 

What kid business ideas should my child avoid?

Kid Business Idea – High Cost

Every business requires costs to get started.

However as a child, you can increase the likelihood of your kid business idea being successful by having minimal expenses.

You don’t want to start a kid business idea that requires $15,000.00 to get off the ground. Starting small is a big lesson to learn in kid entrepreneurship. Build a few prototypes of your product and try to sell them before you invest more money. 

If your child is persistent on an idea with high costs, do not discourage them. Instead, have them complete a cost exercise.

The exercise is finding a way to start a kid business idea with only $200.

For example, let’s say your kid wants to start a neighborhood bakery.

First, start off by identifying their biggest cost for the kid business idea, building rent. Ask them if there is an alternative to having to pay thousands of dollars a month to operate out of a building. They might say they could sell out of a food truck. That’s a great suggestion! Your child has thought of a way to bring down their costs.

Next, ask your kid if there’s a cheaper way to operate the neighborhood bakery. Do you have to sell out of a truck? After all, a truck requires you to pay for gas, truck payments, and insurance. They also are only operating in one neighborhood. Why do you need to have a truck for one neighborhood? After continuing to break down costs, your child might realize the cheapest way to start is to cook inside your kitchen and deliver the baked products to homes.

Kid Business Idea – Long Build

A common mistake that first time kid entrepreneurs make is spending too long building their kid business idea.

If your child builds for too long, they won’t get feedback from their customers regarding what they want in a product or service. No kid business idea is ever perfect. It will probably take multiple revisions until a prototype is ready to be sold. Have your child focus on building a beta version of their product or service that can be put in front of customers for feedback.  

A kid business idea shouldn’t take longer than 3 months to build.