Create their own business
WITH
A 12-week class that mentors homeschoolers to launch their own businessesSpring classes begin Mar 5th, 2026*Open Ed and Utah Fits All Vendor
What will they learn?
Market Economics. Financial Accounting. Value Creation. Product Development. Marketing/Leadership. Negotiation/Sales. And much more!
Meet the Mentor
Devan Mills
Hello there! I'm Devan. I'm a local business professional with a passion for helping young entrepreneurs discover and develop business ideas. My goal is to help students create a business that provides real value for their community and is a reliable way for them to earn money. I look forward to working with you and your students as we help instill in them both the excitement of the American Dream and principles that will help them be successful entrepreneurs and outstanding individuals wherever they go.
Business Creation Courses (ages 8-17)
Discover Problems. Develop Solutions. Launch Your Business.
Group Class $250
12 week class meets every Thursday afternoon
Weeks 1-10: Classes over Zoom
Weeks 11-12: Presentations
One-On-One $500
2 months of individual business consulting
Teen entrepreneurs take their businesses to the next level
Custom Program
Homeschool Groups, Co-Ops, and Micro-schools.
Homeschool Co-Ops and Groups can develop a tailored plan
Enroll in the next Course
Exact class time will be arranged to fit enrolled students’ schedules.
Generally Thursday at 1 or 2 pm MST.
BizKidz Curriculum
Business Creation (Ages 8-17)
MARKETS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
How markets incentivize innovation through competition, and open doors for new businesses to emerge.VALUE & CUSTOMER DISCOVERY
How to identify problems in the world that people will pay you money to solve.BUSINESS PLANS
How to write an effective business plan to understand your customer and your clarify your offering. How to manage your money to be profitable.MARKETING & LEADERSHIP
Help people discover and use your solution to solve their problem. Learn about what others want and help everyone win.SALES & OPERATIONS
How to close deals, deliver on your promises, and turn "no" into an opportunityRISK & INVESTING
Explore ROI, opportunity costs, and potential sources of business funding
Testimonials
"My son took Devan’s class and loved it. Devan is professional and personal and gives the kids all they need to get a real business started. I really appreciated his teaching style and his mentoring. I would highly recommend this class to any parent wanting to help their child understand entrepreneurship and how to get a successful business going."-Monique Hess
What Payment Options Exist For the Course?
BizKidz is approved by Open Ed and Utah Fits All. It's an excellent way to invest your Open Ed entrepreneurship portion of funding. For those involved with Utah Fits All, you can pay directly through the Portal or submit your receipt for reimbursement. If your child is not involved in either of these programs, we strive to keep our prices low so every young entrepreneur can still participate. We also encourage students to pay their parents back with the money that is generated from their business. We look forward to having you in the program!
More about Devan
I am a husband and proud father of three cute little kids. I grew up in Northern Utah, and have lived in South Ogden with my family for the past 7 years. I love skiing, mountain biking, fishing, and pickleball. Since buying our home 5 years ago I feel like I have slowly learned how to be an electrician, plumber, drywall installer, and more; as we have done some major home renovations. More formally, I have a bachelor's degree in Marketing from Utah State University and a Masters Degree in Business Administration from The Quantic School of Business and Technology. I work full time as a Product Marketing Manager at a local company, where I help develop and improve products based on needs I discover as I meet with customers. My goal is to help as many students as I can learn the principles of entrepreneurship and prepare them for a bright future!
If you have any additional questions please reach out to me at [email protected]
