A small business teaches kids about costs, prices, saving and talking to customers. Here are two classic first businesses, each with a free page.
Lemonade stand
Make a shopping list, add up the costs, set a price and count how many cups you need to sell to break even. Bright signs and a clean table help. Check local rules and have an adult nearby.
Printable/spreadsheet: Lemonade Stand Kit Printable (11 pages) ($4 on Payhip, made with AI assistance).
Babysitting
Teens can start with families they know. Keep emergency contacts and each family's routines on file, agree on a rate in advance and log hours and pay. A first aid or sitter course is worth considering.
Printable/spreadsheet: Babysitting Business Kit Printable (11 pages) ($4 on Payhip, made with AI assistance).
More free tools
Saving the earnings? Try the free savings goal calculator.
LB3 Trackers makes these printables with AI assistance and checks them before listing.