Arts & Creative
Comic Books & Short Stories
Write and draw your own comics or short stories, print them as booklets, and sell them.
- Ages 7–12
- $92–$192
- Easy start
Arts & Creative business ideas for kids
Creative businesses are the easiest place for most kids to start: the supplies are often already in the craft drawer, and the product is something they already enjoy making.
The real lessons come from turning a hobby into something other people choose to buy: picking a style, making ten of the same thing well, and pricing their time fairly.
5 ideas
Arts & Creative
Face Painting
Paint butterflies, tigers and superheroes at markets, parties and community events.
- Ages 9–12
- $113–$213
- Some prep
Arts & Creative
Handmade Bookmarks
Design colorful, laminated bookmarks with tassels: a low-cost first business for kids who love books and drawing.
- Ages 7–12
- $72–$172
- Easy start
Arts & Creative
Personalized Greeting Cards
Hand-make birthday, holiday and thank-you cards, including custom orders with a customer’s name.
- Ages 7–12
- $77–$177
- Easy start
Arts & Creative
T-Shirt Designer
Start a clothing brand with hand-painted and stenciled T-shirts in your own designs.
- Ages 9–12
- $100–$215
- Some prep