We all want to make money. We need cash to buy the things we want and need. No matter how old you are, you want money to buy these things and you can't just sit around and expect to get money to fall into your lap. That isn't how life works. In today's world, you have to earn your money.
For a teenager, making money can seem difficult. For a lot of jobs, especially the ones that pay well, you're either too young, don't have enough or any experience, or you hate the job. So then how do you make money?
You can make some money as a teen. Here are some tips and ideas for teens to earn some money:
Follow the tried and true. Babysitting, mowing lawns, and washing cars might seem too simple, but you can make a lot of money from them. You just need to know what you are doing, do it well, and find clients. Tell everyone you know you're starting to baby-sit or you're shoveling driveways, and before you know it, you'll have so many customers, you can't keep up! Once you have the customers, make sure you do an exceptional job so that you can keep them and get more customers through word of mouth. Remind them to tell their friends!
Sell what you know. Do you love to bake? Do you live near the local park? Why not try selling snacks. If you like to bake, you can sell cookies. If you are in a high traffic zone at a park, sell snacks and drinks.
Don't forget the power of the internet. You can sell stuff on ebay. If you have a lot of books that you want to get rid of, sell them on ebay. You can get rid of your junk and make some extra dough as well.
Search for a job. Though getting a job, especially when you are young, can be hard or grueling, it is the easiest way to make money. When you work for an employer, they have to pay you. When you have your own business, you aren't necessarily going to get paid. If you are still young, try asking family or friends that have small businesses if you can help them out. When you're older check out supermarkets, retail stores, amusement parks, or any place that hires teens your age to get a job.
For more information and more ideas on how to make money, save money, and start a small business, check out Teen Money Central. You can find more information about these topics and much more at the link in the resource box below.
Keep looking for money making ideas and keep working hard and you will have more cash in your pocket before you know it!
