Do you want to teach your children to undertake? The successful writer Stephen King often says that “What separates individual talent from success is the amount of hard and hard work that person puts in”. Some children are born with a brilliant mind for business like the British Henry Patterson, who at the age of nine already had three businesses. Other kids develop business-related skills like investing and saving over time. Regardless of which of these two categories your child, nephew or student falls into, it is advisable to teach management and organization tools in childhood so that they can apply them both in their personal life or in a business.
The first clarification you should make is the following: You don’t have to be an adult to undertake! We all know the lemonade stand from American movies or the impromptu thrift bazaar in our neighbor’s garage to make a little money. There are amazing cases of geniuses that remind us of Jimmy Neutron. One of them is that of the Mexican Vania Rodríguez Montes, who invented a belt that alerts the blind to possible obstacles, and another is the Mexican Ángel de Jesús Martínez Baldazo who, at eleven years of age, developed the “ElectroCel” (a anti-theft cell phone case).
10 great ideas for children to “darn” to start their own business
1. pets sitting
Almost all children love animals. Many pet owners require someone to take specific care of their dog or cat while they are on vacation or simply because of their work schedule. For a short period of time and the ease that it means, a profitable business for children can be dog walking.
2. Gifts hand made
If your child has an interest in arts and crafts, then he can carry out a creative endeavor: original, personalized and handmade gifts. It can be from a card painted by him or her!
3. Jewelry
If you notice that he has an eye for fashion, then encourage him to make accessories such as earrings, bracelets, necklaces, among others. They do not have to use high cost semi-precious stones. They do not have to be very complex pieces either. There are simple and incredible designs made with wood, hemp and other materials that are salable and inexpensive.
4. Content creator
Children swim like a fish in water on the Internet. For the older ones who have communication skills, having a blog can be highly profitable (a sample button: Little Capitalist Pig by Sofia Macias). For those who are charismatic, it is a good option to have a vlog (video blog) on services like YouTube, TikTok or Reels. Any subject can have hundreds of thousands of subscribers, as in the case of the youtuber with 10 million followers (and counting): the Venezuelan Dross, who addresses both conspiracy theories and “The 7 most disgusting things found in McDonald’s meals”, Tutorials, reviews and gameplays also have the potential to be a listed business. It is not for nothing that we have YouTube Stars like Yuya or Mr. Beast, who earn more than showbiz personalities. Of course, all with adult supervision and attention.
5. Second hand
Children grow quickly. That implies an infinity of clothes, toys and electronics that are replaced in a two by three. The monetization of second-hand objects is an opportunity: you can use online auction sites or do the typical garage sale (with less scope, but more immediate). As trends come and go, reuse and vintage is always business.
6. Candy
This business is simple: buy sweets wholesale and resell them at a higher cost. They can sell them to their friends and, if allowed, to their classmates during breaks.
7. MiniChef
You can always make a profit with food and it is a good way to teach children to undertake. There are recipes that can be made by children like cookies, for example. These baked goods are easy to make and transport with a
8. Face painting and balloon
These services are highly required at parties but can also be presented at special events such as community festivals. With a little creativity and practice, works of art are made on the customers’ skin.
9. Musician, singer
If you have a special talent for music and/or singing, you can play or sing at parties or family gatherings to earn extra money. If you want improvement and are interested, sign them up for private classes. Do you spot Taylor Swift? She started singing and composing at a young age and was the highest paid celebrity in 2016.
10. Cleaning service
From an early age, children can be involved in cleaning activities. Being an extra hand can generate a source of income, not only in your own home, but with trusted people who require this service.
it’s never too soon
We all have hidden talents and we can all develop skills. You don’t have to go far to find clients, start offering your services with relatives, neighbors, co-workers, acquaintances… Entrepreneurship teaches children the value of work and money. It also provides them with an invaluable sense of responsibility and productive use of time. Remember that they always require supervision and support. If you require specialized and professional support, we invite you to learn about the BusinessKids proposal, with offices in Mexico and the rest of the American continent.