Tis the season for lemonade stands! If you have kids at home this summer - it's a great time to encourage them to start a business. It gives them an opportunity to learn about running a business, managing money, leadership and to accomplish something they can be proud of.

Lemonade stands are a popular business for kids to start and here are a few other ideas.

Let your kids have their own yard sale. They can sell the toys and clothes they've outgrown. Allow them to organize, market and manage the sale. Then let them decide how they will spend the money they make.

Give your kids a section in your garden to grow their own veggies or flowers and let them sell the produce or donate it to a local food pantry.

Older kids can make money pet sitting, baby sitting, washing cars, offering lawn care services or running errands for busy parents.

Creative kids might be interested in putting on puppet shows or plays or offering face painting services at events where kids gather. They can also make products or crafts to sell.

These are some great ideas - but let your kids decide what business they want to start offer appropriate support and supervision and then let them go for it! They'll learn so much from the experience and they'll have fun too.

~Deb Neuman for WABI TV 5 News

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