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The first 100 public campaigns will receive a $10 cash bonus after securing their first supporter. Limit one bonus per guardian account.

A family supervising their kids' creative mini business
A family supervising their kids' creative mini business
A family supervising their kids' creative mini business
A family supervising their kids' creative mini business
100% SafeGuardian supervised
Limited launch bonus – first 100 campaigns get an extra $10

Turn “Can I have it?”
into “I earned it”

My Little Venture helps kids turn their creativity into real earnings — while learning the business, money, and life skills no classroom teaches. Free to start. Parent-supervised every step of the way.

Easy to start, takes a few minutes

Free to join

No membership. No subscription fees. No upfront costs.

The concept

A real business. A real goal. A real lesson.

My Little Venture is a parent-supervised platform where kids set up their own mini business — selling a craft, a drawing, or an idea — and real supporters (family, friends, and community) back them to help them reach a goal they picked themselves.

It's not an allowance. It's not a chore chart. It's a kid running something they're proud of, from idea to earned reward.

Give kids goals. Not just handouts

The request never stops. The easiest path is to just buy it. The better path is teaching them how to turn their effort into earnings.

Impulse Ask

Can I have it?

Every time you walk through the store aisles or browse online.

Allowance

“I need more allowance”

Asked before their basic weekly chores are even finished.

Set up in minutes. Finish whenever.

No business experience needed — for you or your child. We guide you through every step -

1

Launch

Start a campaign

Whether launched by a parent for a child or by a teen with parental approval, families set a goal and decide what the child will create, make, or offer to earn support.

2

Share

Community support

Share the campaign with family and friends. Supporters encourage kids' efforts by backing their campaigns and receiving kid-created offerings in return.

3

Earn & Learn

Build skills for life

Kids see how effort leads to rewards while gaining hands-on money management skills that no classroom can teach.

Real kids. Real ventures. Real pride

My Son's First Mini Business

"Changed his attitude toward money"

Mason´s first big goal

Earned $90 selling hand-made art

Gracie's Princess Toy Fund

How Gracie Earns Money for Her Goal

See what kids are already building

Crocheted Bow GarlandsGifts

By Brookell

Crocheted Bow Garlands

$137.4 of $20069%
Support campaign
Cross Crew Gifts

By Cole

Cross Crew

$100.4 of $17059%
Support campaign
Get your customized Anime gift cardExperiences & Activities

By Kinda

Get your customized Anime gift card

$85 of $20043%
Support campaign

Every campaign is different — art, crafts, digital products, or 3D-printed toys. The goal isn't the product. It's what your child learns getting there.

SHARE THE JOY

Refer a friend, earn $5

Invite another family and we'll add $5 to both Guardian accounts after their first supporter order!

Questions parents usually ask

Need ideas for your kid's first mini business?

Get our Free Kids' Mini Business Starter Guide. It's packed with easy, low-cost ideas to inspire your child's first venture.

Preview of the Kids' Mini Business Starter Guide
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Learn by doing

No text books. No classes. Just real world experience.

Real money, real growth

Keep more of what you earn—supporters can cover the 10% platform fee.

New toy

“I need a new toy”

When their playroom is already full of things they don't use.

Peer Pressure

“I need a new gadget”

Because they saw it online or all their friends have one.

More than money.

Most adults didn't connect the earn-save-invest sequence until their 20s or 30s. Your child can start now.

Financial literacy

Understanding the link between effort, earning, saving, and spending.

Entrepreneurship

Turning an idea into something other people actually want and value.

Delayed gratification

Working toward a meaningful goal instead of getting it instantly.

Confidence & ownership

Turning an idea into something other people actually want and value.

Built for peace of mind.

We believe in creativity, not risk. Every campaign is supervised by a verified guardian. There's no direct messaging between children and strangers, and every dollar earned is managed by an adult.

Guardian In Control

Guardians launch campaigns directly or approve every step of the journey before anything goes live.

Protected privacy

Zero direct contact with strangers on the platform.

Adult Managed funds

Adults handle the transactions while kids focus on learning the value of earning.

As featured in

  • Women's Insider
  • Star Tribune
  • Yahoo Finance
  • Bloomberg
  • Associated Press
  • Barchart
  • NewsBreak
  • StreetInsider
  • USA News
  • MNN
  • Women's Insider
  • Star Tribune
  • Yahoo Finance
  • Bloomberg
  • Associated Press
  • Barchart
  • NewsBreak
  • StreetInsider
  • USA News
  • MNN

What other parents are saying

WB

"As a principal, I always encourage hands-on learning, and My Little Venture is the perfect tool for that! It gives kids real-world experience in money-making, problem-solving, and financial literacy—all in a safe environment."

Whitney B.

Verified parent

LS

"My Little Venture has been an amazing experience for my daughter, Nora! It provided a safe and structured way for her to sell her handmade slime while learning valuable business skills. I love how I can monitor her progress and support her along the way!"

Lisa S.

Verified parent

OC

"My kids absolutely loved using My Little Venture to create and sell their handmade Christmas cards! It gave them a fun, structured way to turn their creativity into something real, and I felt completely comfortable knowing I could guide and supervise everything. Watching them learn how to set goals, price their cards, and proudly share their little ‘business’ with family and friends was such a joy. We can’t wait to launch another project!"

Oliver C.

Verified parent

Earn $10 When You Get First Supporter to Your Public Campaign

Give your child the chance to earn it themselves.

Free to join. No subscription. No upfront cost. Just a kid, a goal, and the pride of getting there on their own.

  • Take less than 5 minutes.
  • Start or stop anytime.
  • Safe & Private.

Financial literacy isn't a switch you flip at 18. It's a muscle you build by setting goals, putting in the effort, and earning the reward.

Kids learn by doing. My Little Venture gives them that head start — at 5, at 8, at 13.