For young people
If you're 12 to 18 and want to earn your own money or start something small, start here. These guides cover the jobs you can legally do at 13, 14, 15 and 16 in the UK, how many hours you're allowed to work, and realistic pay. You'll also find business ideas that fit around school, side hustles you can start with almost no money, and honest advice on pricing, finding your first customers and staying safe online. Some guides help with the next step too - work experience, personal statements and what to do when you can't find a placement. And there are real stories from UK women who started with an idea not much bigger than yours. Pick one guide, try one thing this week, and use the free tools when you want to test it properly.
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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.
Placement ideas by sector, what 14, 15 and 16 year olds are allowed to do, how to ask so you get a yes, and what to do if you cannot find a placement at all.
No work experience placement in Year 10 or 11? What still counts, how to find late options and a six-day plan to run your own enterprise week.
Five free work experience letter and email templates for Year 10 and 11: the main ask, a half-day ask, the follow-up, a parent version and a thank-you.
Thirteen good books for teenage girls: fiction they will finish, confidence and mindset, and money and business - with age and content notes.
How to write a UCAS personal statement that works: structure, opening lines, examples by subject, common mistakes and a checklist for sixth-formers.
A teen guide to using AI in your own business: which tools to use, how to write prompts, how to fact-check, staying safe and 20 things to try.
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.
The complete UK guide to teenage jobs - what 13, 14, 15 and 16 year olds can legally do, hours, pay, permits, where to apply, and how to earn on your own if you can't get hired.
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.
20 UK female founders to follow in 2026: their stories, sectors and superpowers, from the We Can Be role model library. Inspiration for young founders.
UK female founders in tech - from AI education and digital banking to accessibility tools. Real role models for young people aged 9-18.
Meet the female founders building sustainable businesses in the UK – from renewable energy and fashion rental to food-sharing apps and plastic-free products.
UK female founders in engineering and manufacturing - from 3D-printed vitamins to biodegradable plastics. Real STEM role models for ages 9-18.
Everything young people need to explore entrepreneurship – courses, AI tools, 250+ role models, and more. All free. All in one place.
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.
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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