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Every business ideas guide we've published, for UK kids and teenagers aged 6 to 18. There are seasonal ideas for half term, summer, Easter and Christmas, passion-led ideas that start from what a child already loves, and our full list of 101 starter ideas with rough start-up costs. Each guide is written for the UK - real prices, local selling rules and what's realistic at each age - rather than a recycled American list. The best way to use them is simple: pick one idea, work out the price, and sell to five real people. That first sale teaches more than any worksheet. When your child is ready, the AI Idea Machine can suggest ideas that suit their interests, and the free business plan template helps them write it all down on one page.
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Young Enterprise, the Tycoon Enterprise Competition, The King's Trust and how to start on your own: a UK guide to entrepreneurship for young people.
Five half-term businesses kids can run - bake sale, pumpkin stall, car wash, hot chocolate stand, bedroom clear-out - plus a five-day plan.
40 Young Enterprise product ideas for your student company, with cost per item, selling price and who buys it - plus how to choose, price and sell at trade fairs.
24 realistic business ideas for UK teenagers - digital, local services, maker products and reselling - with honest start-up costs, what to charge, and the tax and age rules for under-18s.
Summer holiday business ideas for kids and teens aged 6-18 in the UK: what's legal, what sells in July and August, and how to start with £0 to £5.
A complete UK guide to making money as a teenager - 27 real, legal ways to earn from age 13 to 18. Covers work permits, tax-free allowance, summer jobs, online side hustles and how to turn earning into a small business.
The best business and entrepreneurship books for kids and teens aged 6-18, from storybooks and workbooks to practical guides.
Easter business ideas and activities for ages 6-18, by age group - from egg decorating stalls to seasonal social media campaigns.
Looking for ways to spark your child's creativity and confidence? Our ultimate guide is packed with 101 fun, practical business ideas for ages 6–16 - from weekend crafts to digital ventures.
20 Christmas business ideas kids can run from home or at a school fair, with costs, prices, a four-week plan and the safety rules.
Got an idea and maybe your first customers? A UK teen guide to turning a weekend side hustle into a real business that grows.
The best businesses don't come from 'what will make money' - they come from 'what do I care about?' Here are ten starting points.
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