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Practical guides for parents of 10 to 13-year-olds: business skills, money, ideas and free activities to try this weekend.

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3D Christmas tree with a gold star and a lime bauble on a red background, Christmas business ideas for kids
Business Skills

What Are Good Christmas Business Ideas for Kids?

Ten simple, low-cost Christmas business ideas for 10 to 13-year-olds, from handmade cards to holiday pet-sitting, plus a free Christmas stall planning sheet.

Read guide 16 Oct 2026 · 8 min read
3D pink flower tile, peach cushion and yellow star on a blue background, kids designing a simple logo
Branding

How Can Kids Design a Logo?

Kids design a strong logo by sketching first: choosing three brand words, drawing quick thumbnails, then testing the best one small, in one colour and with real customers. Includes a...

Read guide 15 Oct 2026 · 7 min read
3D cartoon girl jumping and waving on an orange background with a yellow arrow and purple cube, ready to start a business
Business Skills

What Age Can Kids Start a Business?

Kids can start a small, parent-supported business project as soon as they're ready, and for most children that's around 10 to 13. Includes a free readiness checklist for parents.

Read guide 14 Oct 2026 · 8 min read
3D blue pencil and yellow smiley block on a green background, kids brainstorming a business name
Branding

How Do Kids Choose a Business Name?

Kids choose a business name by starting with their customer, brainstorming ten names, then checking the best three are clear, easy to say and not already taken. Includes a free...

Read guide 13 Oct 2026 · 8 min read
3D cartoon boy holding a plant on an orange background with a blue spiky star and peach ball, growing a business idea
Business Skills

What Are Good Business Ideas for Kids?

Good business ideas for kids aged 10 to 13 solve a small problem for people they know and cost little to start. Includes a free printable idea picker and a...

Read guide 7 Oct 2026 · 4 min read
3D gold coin with a green dollar sign, sparkles and a mint cone on a purple background, kids earning money
Business Skills

How Can a Kid Make Money in Australia?

Kids in Australia can earn money through extra jobs, simple services for people they know, or making and selling something. A parent's guide for 10 to 13-year-olds with a free...

Read guide 7 Oct 2026 · 3 min read
3D cartoon girl making a finger heart on a green background with a silver letter T balloon, building a brand
Branding

How Do Kids Create a Brand for Their Business?

Kids create a brand by starting with their customer, writing a one-line promise, then choosing a name, colours and a simple logo. A parent's guide for 10 to 13-year-olds with...

Read guide 7 Oct 2026 · 4 min read
3D pink puzzle piece and orange building block on a blue background, turning a problem into a product idea
Business Skills

How Do Kids Turn a Problem Into a Product Idea?

Kids turn a problem into a product idea by brainstorming many solutions, then testing them with three checks: Solve, Make, Choose. A parent's guide for 10 to 13-year-olds with a...

Read guide 2 Oct 2026 · 3 min read
3D cartoon girl holding a giant pencil on a red background with a telescope and green puzzle piece, doing market research
Business Skills

How Do Kids Do Market Research for a Business Idea?

Market research for kids means finding out whether real people have the problem your child wants to solve, before spending money. A parent's guide with JuniorCEO Lab's Past, Pain, Pay...

Read guide 2 Oct 2026 · 4 min read
3D cartoon kid riding a scooter on an orange background with a star-struck emoji and yellow arrow, getting started with entrepreneurship
Business Skills

What Is Entrepreneurship for Kids? A Parent's Guide

Entrepreneurship for kids means learning to turn an idea into something useful for other people. A parent's guide for 10 to 13-year-olds, with the JuniorCEO Lab Product Management starter activity.

Read guide 2 Oct 2026 · 3 min read

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