46+ Children's Business Ideas (and how to run a kids market stall)
A practical list of children's business ideas for young entrepreneurs under 18 — plus a simple 5-step plan to take your idea from "I should make this" to selling at your first kids market stall.
What makes a good kids' business?
The best businesses for kids and teens are simple, low-cost to start, and built around something you already enjoy. You don't need a big idea — you need a small one that you can actually make, price, and sell. The goal isn't to get rich; it's to learn how a real business works: making something people want, charging a fair price, and serving real customers.
46+ business ideas by category
Skim through and pick 2 or 3 you could realistically make this week. Don't overthink it — the right one is usually the one you're most excited to start.
Handmade Products
- •Scrunchies and hair accessories
- •Friendship bracelets
- •Beaded jewellery
- •Polymer clay earrings
- •Resin keyrings
- •Hand-poured candles
- •Natural soaps and bath bombs
- •Hand-painted plant pots
- •Crochet plushies
- •Knitted beanies
- •Tie-dye t-shirts
- •Custom stickers
- •Bookmarks
- •Greeting cards
- •Pet bandanas
Baked Goods & Food
- •Cookies and brownies
- •Cake pops
- •Fudge
- •Cupcakes
- •Healthy energy balls
- •Homemade lemonade
- •Iced tea
- •Popcorn flavours
- •Dog treats
- •Jams and preserves
Art & Creative
- •Original artwork prints
- •Watercolour postcards
- •Custom name signs
- •Hand-lettered quotes
- •Photography prints
- •Mini sketchbooks
- •Pet portraits
Service-Based
- •Face painting
- •Balloon animals
- •Caricature drawings
- •Photo booth with props
- •Plant cuttings and propagations
- •Lucky dip
- •Carnival-style games
Tech & Inventions
- •3D-printed gadgets and keychains
- •Laser-cut name tags
- •Custom phone stands
- •Coding stickers and merch
- •DIY science kits
- •Robotics demos
- •Handmade puzzles and brain teasers
5 steps from idea to first sale
Pick an idea you actually enjoy
The best business starts with something you already love doing. If you like baking, sell baked goods. If you love drawing, sell art. You'll need to make a lot of it — pick something that won't feel like a chore.
Make a small test batch
Before you commit, make 5–10 of your product. Give some to friends and family and ask honestly — would they pay for this? What would they change? Use the feedback to improve before you scale up.
Work out your price
Add up what each one costs to make (materials + packaging), then add a fair amount on top for your time. A good rule of thumb: charge at least 2–3× your material cost. Round to a friendly number like $5 or $10.
Plan your stall
Think about how it'll look. A clear sign with your business name, neat product display, a price list, and a way to take payment (cash float + a phone with a payment app). Practise setting it up at home.
Sell with confidence
Smile, make eye contact, and tell people about your product. Track what sells and what doesn't. After the market, count your profit, thank your customers, and start planning the next one.
5 quick tips for market day
- ✓Start small — it's better to sell out than to have leftovers.
- ✓Make your stall stand out with one bold colour or theme.
- ✓Have change ready and a backup payment method.
- ✓Ask customers for feedback — it's how you improve.
- ✓Take photos for social media and for next time.
Got an idea? Bring it to BizKids Market.
BizKids Market is Perth's community market for young entrepreneurs under 18. Register your interest and we'll send dates, locations and how to apply.