Mission
The goal of Business by Kids is to inspire and empower children to create, develop, and manage their own business projects. By encouraging curiosity, creativity, and confidence, the program helps kids build real-world skills in entrepreneurship, financial literacy, communication, and problem-solving.
Problem
Most business education programs are designed for adults or teens, while younger children are often excluded from practical entrepreneurial experiences. As a result, children miss the chance to explore their ideas, test concepts, and learn how business works in a hands-on and age-appropriate way.
Solution
Business by Kids offers a full suite of resources and tools that support young entrepreneurs at every stage—from idea to execution. These include interactive courses, educational books, a Business Planning AI Assistant, the Children’s Business Accelerator, the Business Idea Crush Test, and Kids Business Fairs.
How It Works
- Learning the Basics. Children start by learning business fundamentals—what a business is, how to generate ideas, identify customers, and understand value. This can be done online or in person, supported by young business mentors.
- Business Planning. Using the Business by Kids AI Assistant, children are guided step-by-step through the process, including Business Idea, Problem & Solution, Target Audience, Product or Service, Pricing, Promotion, etc.. We also teach kids how to use the KFW Business Plan tool adapted for young learners.
- Business Idea Crush Test. Before launching their ideas, children run their concepts through the Business Idea Crush Test, helping them assess creativity, feasibility, and impact in a fun and constructive way.
- Children’s Business Accelerator. Participants enter our guided business acceleration activities where they develop their business ideas—learning to pitch, make simple prototypes, and set up mini-ventures, all with mentoring and feedback.
- Promotion and Practice. Kids create simple websites, design business cards, and prepare mini-marketing campaigns. They can also integrate related projects like Events by Kids or Webistes by Kids to expand their ideas.
- Kids Business Fair. We are organzing or help connecting children to local and virtual Kids Business Fairs, where they can present and sell their products or services, gain customer feedback, and build confidence through real-world experience.
- Our Guarantee. We guarantee that each child will complete and present their own small business project within one month of starting, fully supported by practical tools, mentorship, and personalized assistance.
You can request additional information about Business by Kids by email.
Business by Kids AI Assistant
We are training the Business by Kids AI Assistant to help families and children develop their business projects. It can guide them through the process of developing business ideas, choosing a target audience, describing products or services, selecting a pricing strategy, creating promotional campaigns, building a budget, preparing a sales plan, and practicing a pitch. Please try its simplified version below.
Example of Business by Kids
As an example of the Business by Kids project, second-grade student Alex developed the Sustainable Tourism Game, a board game designed to teach children and families how to make responsible travel decisions by balancing cost, time, and environmental impact. Players move between destinations using flight routes labeled with price, carbon footprint, and duration, aiming to reach their goals while minimizing emissions and staying within budget.
Alex presented the game at several Children’s Business Fairs, where he received feedback from dozens of visitors and refined the game’s rules, cards, and design. He also recorded 24 educational videos for the Sustainable Tourism for Kids course, launched the Cartwheels Around the World storytelling and travel awareness initiative, and co-authored a book on sustainable tourism written for young audiences.
His project won the national Student Ideas for a Better America award, earning a certificate, monetary prize, and eligibility for induction into the National Gallery for America’s Young Inventors. Alex continues to work on his business projects.
These are selected videos from the educational courses Alex developed at age 8.
This is a brief video about the Sustainable Tourism Game and the Cartwheels Around the World projects he launched.
Starting a Business
Please fill out the form below to request a proposal and begin planning your child’s business.
Book series Events by Kids
In addition to helping children plan their own events, KFW also produces research publications, reports, and books for children, parents, and organizations. Below, you’ll find a selection of our recent titles from the Events by Kids series. These books are always available on Amazon and other bookstores, but if you feel you cannot afford them, we’re always happy to send you free electronic versions upon request.
Events by Kids: A Parent’s Guide to Raising Confident, Creative, and Capable Children
Unlock your child’s potential through the power of event planning with Events by Kids—a practical guide that turns parties, fundraisers, and school projects into hands-on learning experiences. Blending child development insights with step-by-step strategies, this book empowers children to build confidence, creativity, and essential life skills by planning and leading their own events. View on Amazon
100 Kids Events: An Encyclopedia of Activities and Events to Organize with Kids
100 Kids Events is a fun-filled guide packed with creative, educational, and community-based ideas that kids can help plan and lead—perfect for preparing a meaningful activity in advance for next weekend. Part of the Events by Kids series, it empowers children to build confidence, teamwork, and real-world skills through hands-on event planning and joyful collaboration. View on Amazon
Events by Kids: A Children’s Guide to Plan Amazing Events
Events by Kids is a hands-on guide that teaches children how to imagine, plan, and lead their own events—from birthdays and school fairs to charity fundraisers—while building essential life skills like leadership, teamwork, and time management. Part of a global initiative, this empowering book turns young readers into confident event planners ready to bring their ideas to life. View on Amazon
Business by Kids Educational Course
This fun and practical course helps kids learn how to plan, organize, and host their own events. It was created by Alex when he was 7 years old, after he planned his first events using the book Events by Kids, which he co-wrote with his parents. Alex shares simple steps, real examples, and creative ideas that any child can use. Now he’s excited to share even more tips and event ideas during in-person meetings, future courses, and new publications. You can learn more about Alex and his projects at kids2025.com/alex.
