For young people
If you want to earn your own money or start something small, start here. Legal jobs by age, ideas that fit around school, and how other people did it.
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No placement in Year 10 or 11? What still counts, how to find late options, and a six-day plan to build your own enterprise week - with honest detail on what it does and does not count towards.
Five free copy-and-paste templates for UK students in Year 10 and 11: the main email, a half-day ask, the follow-up, a parent version and the thank-you that gets you invited back.
Thirteen genuinely good books for teenage girls, grouped by job: fiction they will finish, confidence and mindset, and money and business - with honest age and content notes.
A practical UK guide to writing a UCAS personal statement that actually works - structure, opening lines, real examples by subject, common mistakes and a checklist for sixth-form students.
A teen-friendly guide to using AI in your own business - which tools to use, how to write great prompts, generative vs agentic AI, how to fact-check, the ethics and safety rules, and 20 things you can do this week.
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.
The UK's most practical summer holiday business ideas for kids and teens aged 6-18 - what's legal, what actually sells in July and August, and how to launch this weekend with £0 or £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 you need to know in 2026 - real stories, sectors and superpowers from the We Can Be role model library of 220+ women. Real inspiration for anyone who wants to start something.
Meet the female founders transforming tech in the UK – from AI-powered education and digital banking to accessibility tools and pet-sharing apps. 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.
Meet the female founders transforming UK engineering and manufacturing – from 3D-printed vitamins to biodegradable plastics. Real STEM role models for young people aged 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.
You've got an idea, maybe even your first customers. But how do you turn a weekend project into something that actually grows? Here's everything you need to know about going from hobby to hustle.
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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The Trailblazers pathway (15-18) covers pricing, customers and turning earning into a business.
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