Business Ideas for Teen Entrepreneurs

With teen-friendly businesses such as social media sites and mobile apps, it’s easier than ever for teens to start their own businesses. However, starting a business is not easy for everyone. Most people don’t have any savings, much less enough money to invest in a business. Starting your own business also requires a lot of drive and dedication. Fortunately, there are many teen-friendly businesses out there that you can start with little or no money or experience, as listed below. With a simple search on Google or Youtube, you will find more information on how other teen entrepreneurs are making money with these business start-ups.

We will keep adding teen business ideas to our list and eventually provide you with more details on how to get started as a teen entrepreneur.

A List of Business Ideas for Teens

  1. Create a YouTube channel about your favorite hobby or interest

  2. Start a blog about your favorite hobby or interest

  3. Be a social media influencer - promote products and services to your followers on Instagram, YouTube, or Twitter

  4. Offer editing or proofreading services on Fiverr

  5. Sell handmade jewelry or crafts on Etsy

  6. Publish a low-content Kindle book on Amazon

  7. Start a pet sitting or dog walking business

  8. Babysit for your friends, family, and neighbors

  9. Wash and detail cars for extra money

  10. Mow lawns in your neighborhood

  11. Offer music lessons to your classmates or neighbors

  12. Bake and sell cookies, cakes, or other desserts

  13. Create an app or game

  14. Design and sell T-shirts with funny slogans or cool graphics

  15. Offer to rake leaves or shovel snow for your neighbors in the fall and winter

  16. Offer music lessons

  17. Be a personal chef

  18. House sit while people are on vacation

  19. Bake and sell cookies, brownies, or other desserts

  20. Create a social media account and offer marketing advice to local businesses

  21. Sell items you create or design, like clothes, accessories, or artwork

  22. Create a social media account and offer marketing advice to local businesses

  23. Be a social media influencer - promote products and services to your followers on Instagram, YouTube, or Twitter

  24. Become a freelance writer