💡 Why We Built Minor Chores: Empowering the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs

Twenty years ago, launching a neighborhood business meant a lot of trial and error. Flyers were printed. Neighbors were called. A website? That was out of reach. But thanks to a supportive dad and a relentless spirit, what once took weeks became a life-changing learning experience.

Today, with Minor Chores, that same entrepreneurial journey can start in minutes, not months—and it’s all built to be shared by families, together.

🧭 The Mission Behind Minor Chores

At Minor Chores, our mission is simple:
Equip kids with the tools, confidence, and values to launch real-world businesses—while deepening family connections in the process.

We believe that entrepreneurship isn’t just about making money. It’s about:

  • Problem-solving

  • Communication

  • Resilience

  • Creativity

  • Taking initiative

These values are timeless—and they’re now accessible to kids of all ages, right from their phones (with a little help from Mom or Dad).

🚀 What Took Weeks, Now Takes Minutes

When our founder was a kid, building a business meant:

  • Designing flyers in Microsoft Word

  • Walking door-to-door to find customers

  • Calling neighbors from a home phone

  • Trying (and failing) to build a basic website

It was messy, slow, and incredibly valuable.

Today, Minor Chores automates and streamlines that entire process. Now kids can:

  • Build a personal business website with a few taps

  • Use our Kid CRM to track leads and send smart messages

  • Let customers book them instantly for services

  • Learn how to launch, grow, and run their business—all in-app

All of this happens in a safe, guided, and family-supported environment.

👨‍👩‍👧 Family Challenges: Building Together

Minor Chores is more than an app—it’s a shared experience.

With built-in Family Challenges, parents and kids can team up to:

  • Launch a business in under 5 minutes

  • Print out auto-generated marketing flyers with QR codes to kid’s website

  • Share the website with friends and neighbors

  • Brainstorm service ideas based on local needs

  • Celebrate wins and learn from setbacks together

These activities not only help kids build real skills, they also create opportunities for meaningful conversations, support, and encouragement.

🌱 Learning Through Doing

Minor Chores doesn’t just teach kids about business—it puts them in the driver's seat:

  • Want to mow lawns? Set your price and availability.

  • Want to walk dogs? Promote yourself with broadcast messaging.

  • Want to offer seasonal services? Create custom announcements.

Every step is hands-on. Every feature is designed to be kid-led and parent-supported. It’s entrepreneurship with training wheels—but they come off fast.

🏁 Where It All Leads

We built Minor Chores because we believe kids can do more than just chores—they can lead, serve, and build. With the right guidance and tools, a small hustle becomes a big lesson in independence, integrity, and grit.

What started 20 years ago with one dad and his kids now lives inside an app. But the heart of it—the values, the mentorship, the pride of earning your first dollar—remains exactly the same.

So here’s to the next generation of go-getters.
Minor Chores is here to help them start small, dream big, and grow fast—with their biggest supporters right beside them.

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