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100+ Teen Money Making Ideas for Young Entrepreneurs
Every business begins with an idea. Coming up with that idea is one of the coolest feelings in the world. It makes you daydream during the day and keeps you awake at night. However, that idea doesn’t come easy.
So we’ve compiled a list of 100+ money making ideas that you can pursue as a young entrepreneur. Every idea that’s listed could be started out of your bedroom, and if done right, could reasonably earn $1,000 or more in one summer.
In addition to starting a business, you should use these ideas to expand your business. For example, if you have a lawn mowing service, you could also offer a snow removal service. If you have a graphic design service, you could offer a web development service.
These ideas fall under three categories: products, services and internet businesses. Choose one you’ll enjoy and let us know if you have suggestions. We’ll always update this list with new ideas.
Hardest to start – high start-up costs, few potential customers, large barriers to entry, etc.
Easiest to start – low start-up costs, lots of potential customers, small barriers to entry, etc.
Least profitable – high start-up costs, slim profit margins, little room for growth, etc.
Most profitable – low start-up costs, huge profit margins, plenty of room for growth, etc.
Articles related to business idea – All of the JuniorBiz articles that mention this idea. Click the icon and get a list.
JuniorBiz Guides – Represents a JuniorBiz Guide that has been written for that idea. Only a few now, but more to come.
Products
When you offer a product, people will pay you for something that they can hold in their hands. This product must either solve a problem (i.e. t-shirts) or satisfy a want (i.e. lemonade stand). Selling a product as a young entrepreneur has advantages and disadvantages.
Advantages
- You can make it once, and sell a lot of them.
- You can sell it around the world.
Disadvantages
- You’ll spend a lot of time and money developing the product before you could ever sell it.
- You have to compete with other products around the world.
Arts & Crafts
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Food Products
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| Fresh Produce and Herbs | |
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| Lemonade Stand | |
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| Sauces and Salsas | |
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Household Products
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| Birdhouses | |
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| Building and Selling Computers | |
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| Custom Shelves | |
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| Custom Dollhouses | |
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| Custom Knitting and Quilts/Afghans | |
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| Custom Flower Arrangements | |
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| Draperies, Upholstery and Slipcovers | |
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| Storage Sheds, Playhouses and Doghouses | |
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People Products
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Services
When you provide a service, people will pay you for your time and effort. The service you choose to provide must be something that they can’t do (i.e. babysitting) or take a task off of someone’s plate (i.e. lawn mowing). Providing a service as a young entrepreneur has advantages and disadvantages.
Advantages
- You’ll make money almost immediately.
- You only have to compete with local services.
Disadvantages
- You have to convince people that you can provide a quality service the first time.
- You have limited time to provide a service and can’t grow without hiring extra help.
Automobile & Engine Services
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Childcare Services
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| Babysitting | |
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| Children’s Event Organizer | |
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| Kids Taxi | |
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Computer, Photography, & Event Services
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| Computer Repair | |
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| Data Archiver | |
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| Disc Jockey | |
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| Entertainer | |
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| Film to Digital Scanning | |
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| Party Planner | |
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| Photo Album/Inventory | |
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| Specialty Photographer | |
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Educational Services
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| Computer Tutor | |
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| Educational Tutor | |
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| Language Instructor | |
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| Music Lessons | |
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| Standardized Test Prep | |
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Home Exterior Services
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| Construction Cleaning | |
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| Deck Cleaning and Refinishing | |
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| Gutter Cleaning | |
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| House Painting | |
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| Pressure Washing | |
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| Roofing | |
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| Snow Removal | |
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Home Cleaning Services
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| Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning | |
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| Duct Cleaning | |
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| Garage and Attic Hauling | |
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| Miniblind Cleaning | |
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Home Specialty Services
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| Apartment Preparation | |
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| Baby Proofing | |
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| Cake Baker | |
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| Catering | |
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| Chimney Cleaning | |
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| Garage Sale Organizer | |
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| Holiday Decorating | |
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| House Sitting | |
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| Interior Design | |
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| Knife Sharpening | |
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| On-Demand Trash Removal | |
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| Plant Maintenance | |
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| Pool Cleaning | |
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Landscaping
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| Decorative Bricks | |
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| Garden Tilling | |
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Miscellaneous Services
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| Music Instrument Tuning and Repair | |
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| Newsletter Publisher | |
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| Newspaper Delivery | |
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| Tax Preparation | |
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Personal Services
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| Alterations and Custom Tailoring | |
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| Dry Cleaning | |
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| Errand and Delivery | |
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| Makeup Artist | |
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| Personal Chef | |
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| Personal Organizer | |
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| Personal Shopper | |
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| Personal/Sports Trainer | |
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| Senior Care | |
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Pet Services
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Internet Businesses
When you have an Internet business, you can sell a product (i.e. through blogging) or you can offer a service (i.e. web development). In either case, you must offer something unique. Running an Internet business as a young entrepreneur has advantages and disadvantages.
Advantages
- You have relatively low start-up costs.
- You can reach a worldwide audience of potential customers.
Disadvantages
- You have to take some time to figure out how the Internet works.
- You have a practically unlimited number of competitors.
- It can be dangerous.
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Writing
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If your business didn’t make the cut or ranked low, please leave your comments below. I’m open to debate and I’d love to hear what you have to say. Thanks! 
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Okay, well you should probably do something with kids. After all, if you are a b
Hey everyone, Just thought about some of the comments I read here earlier- I see
this is very helpful i feel i could do some of these or try.
Brilliant!
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thanks for the list
It’s a very interesting blog you got here buddy. I really enjoyed the list and I must say it’s a solid gold-mine if you drill down and look for a niche around those major ones.
Gonna keep my eyes on your blog = ]
Hey Roosevelt! Thanks for stopping by and for letting me know you were here! Yeah, by developing this list I really started thinking about all the opportunities there are for young entrepreneurs to start businesses. I’m going to graduating in May and I might have to refer back to this list myself
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Great list. It’s a practical gold mine!
Thanks Dylan! It is a goldmine if you know how to use it.
Hey there, great article and thanks for the list
btw hope u r throwing out an virtual party in your birthday for us
Thanks, Gifer! I’m working on it
. I have 75-page paper to turn in tomorrow. I’ll see what I can do.
ahaha good luck, and Happy birthday dear
AMAZING LITS NICK! Concentrated awesomeness. Kudos to you!
Haha! Thanks, Liane! I put a lot of work into this one and I’m glad that hard work is being recognized.
Nick Thank you! I’ve been looking for a business since my candy business died at school because teachers were getting mad. AWESOME ideas, I’m probaly starting one soon so thank you
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That’s great to hear, Colin! Some of the most successful young entrepreneurs in the world started out selling candy in school. You should read this interview:
http://juniorbiz.com/interview-andrew-fashion
Make sure you come back and let me know how it goes! I’d love to hear what you start and help if I can.
I know how to fix computers but, I failed about how I can start Computer Repairing business from home!
I don’t think is easy!
Hey Buntu! You’re right, it’s not easy. Entrepreneurship will never be easy. Or else, entrepreneurs wouldn’t have employees.
As far as starting a computer repair business, it’s an easy service to start relative to other businesses. Email me anytime if you have specific questions: http://juniorbiz.com/ask-juniorbiz
That goes straight to my inbox.
hi i am an inventor i have 5 inventions but the hardest thing for me is to get the help that i need for the first one and with no manoy for patents makes things even harder is there any where that i can find people that help first time inventor and invest in them????
Hi Michael! Congrats on all of the inventions. I haven’t worked much with inventors but my general advice would be to start networking with other people by attending networking events for other inventors. They will probably know someone and be able to make an introduction for you.
You could also partner with a company that you trust to help bring your invention to market. Give them the gist of what your invention does and how they can sell it. Then ask them to invest and let them take a substantial cut (maybe 75%) when they start selling your invention for you.
I am looking for the samething.
Check out http://www.quirky.com/ It may work out for you.
Good Luck!
Yeah, that’s a great site. Thanks for sharing, Buntu!
You may want try Quirky.com!
No problem.
Nick, this site is great. I am a teenage entrepreneur myself. I have a business creating and designing web sites, logos, and doing SEO work. I also do Internet Marketing for myself on the side.
Any kid, preteen, or teen who wants to make money should view your site. The earlier you get into entrepreneurial ventures (be it even candy at school), the better an entrepreneur you turn out in the long run because of the extra experience. Your site definitely does a great job documenting that that theory is true.
I admire any fellow kid, preteen, or teen I know in real life that starts a business. Hopefully their parents support them on their business – I know I will when I have kids some day if they want to start a business.
I fell the same way!
Hey Michael! Thanks for the comment! You’re lucky that you realize this as young as you are. It’s going to have an incredibly positive impact on your life. Let me know if you have any entrepreneurial questions.
This is a great blog! I’m thankful I read this.
I’m glad you like it, Avhil! Let me know if you have any questions.
great blog , how are you doing now eeh?
I came across your website, i think your blog is awsome, keep working !
Heyy buddy, can i post articles to your website ? Let me know if you are interested
Hey Zaklady! It depends on what you want to write about and how skilled you are at writing. Go here http://juniorbiz.com/guest-post and send me a proposal.
What would be the appropriate site that has no cost?
I don’t understand your question, Naeysha. You can build a practically-free (just need domain and hosting) website with WordPress. That’s as legit and cheap as it gets.
great post.Thanks and wish all the best.Will be back soon.
Hey, im Luke Day, im 12 and live in England, i really want a job or a way to make some money. Purley and simple because when my brother was 15, he got a job and was scraping in the money, i was really jealous because he has just went and bought Call of Duty Black Ops with his wages. I would like to earn my self a little cash. my mam phoned me up to tell me about this site because she heard in on BBC Radio 1 that a 14 year old set up his own buisness with the cool tips from this website, its not a job in paticular that im looking for, just a way to make a bit of money. When i was in the first year of secondry school (last year) i was selling Lucozades and Chocolate and Crisps and other things like that. Turns out i got Excluded from the school and was not allowed there for another week because of it. Any good ideas?
Hey Luke! Let me know how the cakes sell!
I cant sell the cakes no more because i need to have a market stall and have a sellers liscence, any more good ideas?
I’m glad you tried, Luke! Act first, ask for permission later. Try one of the services from above. Something you’re already good at.
Great post! I will share this with the students we work with who aspire to be young entrepreneurs.
Appreciate it, Tanya! Let me know if they have any questions. http://juniorbiz.com/ask
Hi great stuff, making real money online is about the online related services you can offer, i.e social media marketing, seo, blog development, link building services. and the best place to start is at local market for your local businesses. then you can branch out into offering consultation, mentoring, training as well as become a lead generator for various business markets. but it does take time learning all to know…
Definitely, Jay! One of the biggest benefits to building an online business is that you’re developing skills that are very valuable to other businesses. Thanks for the tips.
Hey great tips! I’m 15 and I have an idea of starting a fairly complicated website, there is absolutely no way I am capeable of doing this on my own but I feel like my idea could be quite profitable. Any tips on how I should get started?
Hey Raj! If you can, I would simplify your idea and make a basic WordPress site. Test it, and if you still think it’s good, then you can go to investors or potential partners and tell them about it. Plus you’d have a basic website that you can make yourself to substantiate your idea.
If you’re set on going straight to the complex site, you’re going to give up a lot of equity or it will never get started. Does that help?
Hey Nick I have a small idea that i think might be successful but the market for my service is quite small so their would’nt be much profit. Should I still go ahead & try to start it up ?
Hey Milo! Without knowing anything about your idea or niche…Yes! Facebook was only supposed to be used by Harvard students. eBay was only going to sell Pez dispensers. Amazon was only going to sell books. If you fill the niche and there isn’t a way to expand to other markets, at least you’ll have a lot more experience for your next venture.
Nick, it’s Michael from before. I’ve just kind of been letting my web design business sit there with one flier out hoping customers would come to me and you don’t even need to tell me that’s not how you market – I know. I’m wondering if you have some suggestions? I’m thinking if I went business to business in my town for those that don’t have websites, I’d be laughed at. I am 17, but still – these people don’t find teens all that reputable. It could be worth a shot b/c when I tell them I am much cheaper than advertising firms and tell them about SEO, etc, they might think I’m legit and a great way to get onto the web for a low price. Just wondering if you have any advice for marketing this business?
Hey Michael! Do you have a website for your business? If not, that’s where I would start. Then use it as an example of your work and proof that you know what you’re doing. I wouldn’t hire someone to build a website for me who didn’t have one of their own.
The next step is picking a niche (e.g. lawyers, doctors, dentists, etc.) and going through the phone book to see which ones don’t have websites. These are people who are willing to spend money to get more customers. Call the ones who don’t and in a 3-5 minute conversation ask if they’d like to sit down with you to discuss making a website for them. If you don’t have much luck with the phone calls, go to their offices.
I have more suggestions, but that’s where I would start. Does that help?
Nick,
That is some awesome advice! I’d mainly be targeting business owners who know nothing about web sites (most don’t thankfully!) because I’ll just be going with a Wordpress and bought template from themeforest (eg: mine). The thing is – if they know a lot about the internet, a Wordpress site would discourage them from using mine (because of the sheer simplicity), but Wordpress sites look awfully professional (see yours) even though they aren’t always custom designed. Hell, a custom coded and designed site by me wouldn’t look half as good as what I could do with Wordpress.
I will try your 3-5 minute conversation – that doesn’t seem like a bad idea. I think I could get a lot of people interested if I mentioned a web site, setting up a Facebook fan page, teaching them how to promote it, SEO services, etc…
I’ve posted my website (hope you don’t mind me dropping a backlink to show you it). Thanks again for your tips. I’ll get on them ASAP and report back to you if any success comes up.
Hey, it looks good, Mike! Last I heard, only 50% of small businesses have websites and just about 100% know they need one (even if they don’t know why). WordPress is definitely the way to go. What do you use for your homepage slider?
The slider came with the theme. It’s made by CU3ER (getcu3er.com is there site). The template is called Display 3 in 1 if you want to search for it on ThemeForest.net.
hi guys i am looking for a simple idea for my junior entapur i am 12 so sumthing simple if u can
Hi Rory! All the 5-star ideas above are simple to get started. If you live in a neighborhood, start with a lawn mowing service. As you get to know your neighbors they’ll start hiring you for other things like pet-sitting, plant maintenance, and snow removal. Let me know if you have any questions.
What about the idea man like me. I have an idea that would require a companies investment as well as space within their store. How would you influence the owner to give you this. Would you just call or go in and ask for the manager?? I feel could present the project well and I am open to their suggestions to improve my project idea.
Hey Jake! Generally I tell people to shy away from looking for an investor if it’s your first startup. Your odds of landing money are slim to none if you can’t demonstrate previous success. But, if you are confident in your idea and your ability to present the idea, do just that. Talk to the manager/business owner and ask for a 30-minute meeting. Then always keep in mind what’s in it for them. How will their business improve if they help you out?
Hi Nick,
I’m a 14 year old girl looking to make a good amount of money in the next two months ($150) for a trip I’m taking and hopefully if that works out, have a steady income with my own business. I live on a farm and there aren’t many people out here, the weather’s around -20 C most of the time, and the closest large city (300,000 approx.) is 40 minutes away. I’m not sure of what I can do to start a business. I’m very good with portraiture, have won awards in expos, like art, and have made $60 in sales with two products a while ago. I read above that portraiture from photos isn’t the most profitable business though, so I’m kind of afraid of going on with that.
Do you have any suggestions for money making in two months or long term ones that could help my situation?
Hey Kari! First of all, just because I say that one idea isn’t as profitable as others doesn’t mean you won’t find success with it. In fact, I encourage you to prove me wrong. Always start with something that you’re good at.
Do you do portraiture photography or painting?
I loved the ideas, they really got me thinking
I’m thinking of starting a English & History tutoring service, since tutors in India make a ridiculous amount of money, as well as a cakes-cookies-cupcakes made to order service with a friend, who is an amazing cook. (Planning to cater private parties, and supply to our school cafeteria at first)
How long do you think it would take to start?
Oh, and how do the ideas sound?
Hey Nandini! I think you could start both of them today, if you wanted. Just make sure that you’re good at English and History tutoring before you start charging for it. You might have to start tutoring for free to get people interested in it. And for the baking service, talk to your school cafeteria this afternoon. See if they’d be interested. I think the ideas are solid!
Hi Nick! I really enjoyed reading your post. I will let my eldest daughter,she is 12 years old, read your article later after she’s done with her school work because I want her to be exposed as early as possible into entrepreneurship. I’m sure your article will have a big impact on her because she really wants to make her own money as early as she was 6 years old. Thanks for creating this article. It will surely be an eye opener to all kids, teeners, and with the “young at hearts”! God Bless You, Nick!
Hey Anne! She seems like she could become quite the entrepreneur. As long as she has the desire, you keep supporting her, and I give her the resource, she has a good chance. If she has any questions, let me know!
Hey Nick, I was wondering if there were any opportunities in the Gaming Industry as a 14 year old. I have been searching but none seem legitimate enough. I am willing to dedicate hours a day of time to gaming if the pay can be at least worth it. Being a professional gamer is one of my easier choices except it costs thousands of dollars for me and a whole team to attend an event i’m not even sure of getting paid for. I want to also dedicate most of my classes in high school and college to specifically gaming and anything that can help me in the gaming industry. So, i am in love with gaming. By the way, your list gave me ideas that can help me and i can’t do much on my computer because it is dying and has no audio and practically no hard drive and RAM. Thank you fr reading this!
Hey Chuck! I imagine it’s tough to get into the professional gamer industry. Depending on what games you like to play, I’ve heard of a few people writing eBooks on how to reach certain levels in World of Warcraft and other similar gaming platforms. If you know how to program, you might be able to start making simple online games for platforms like MindJolt (on Facebook) or another game-based website. If you want to make games for a living, you gotta start with something simple. Hope that gives you a few ideas!
Hi, my name’s Jonathan and I’ve tried the t-shirt business in my town. I even tried to make a website for it, but it didn’t turn out too well. Any suggestions on sites that could help me with my own. I’m just looking for good ways to get the word around about my shirts. I tried facebook, but it didn’t go far at all. I would appreciate any help.
Hey Jonathan. Good name. With t-shirts, I think your best bet is to sell them in local stores or at events. Check out local farmers’ markets and ask if they have a free booth for a young entrepreneur. Then talk to the local retail stores to see if they’ll give you shelf space to test out the stores. If they don’t sell in either place, then you’ll have to go back to the drawing board with a new brand or different designs.
Hi Nick! I love reading your posts, they’re so useful! Anyway, I want to create a fashion blog that the readers can post their pictures to my site, how to make that possible? do I need to open forum or what for that? Thanks in advance
Hey Iza! Thanks. WordPress is the best tool to create a blog. I don’t know of anything, but I’d be willing to bet that there’s a plugin that’ll let users submit their photos. Let me know if you have more questions and I’d like to help.
thanks for the list but how can you make money from a blog and i am a real teenager wanting to make a real business not a lemonade stand something really profitable like 100 a month and can the cleaning thing really work.
Hey Victor! It’s a lot harder to make money with a blog than to provide some sort of service. But $100 a month shouldn’t be too hard as long as you choose the right niche and stick with it.
Yeah, cleaning works well. My parents hire a guy to clean their exterior windows every six month for about $100. It takes him about 20 minutes and he does it full time. Tons of people hire people to clean their houses too.
hi i am sam . i have a idea for expand the business ..
I started my own consignment store!
Hey Stephanie, hadn’t heard of that one before. How does it work?
Hey Nick,
I love your website. Me and my younger brother started a Dog Treat company togther. It is called Rollover Dog. We are already in one store. But i ws wondering if you had any idea how i could contact any other business around our area.
Thank,
Korey
Hey Korey! Congrats on getting into that store. To get into other stores, visit them and ask to talk to the owner. Stores need products just as much as you need to sell to stores. Give them a valid argument with a few reasons why they should sell your dog treats (e.g. for good public relations because they support young entrepreneurs, give them a high profit margin, etc.). If you give them a good enough reason, they’ll start to sell your treats. But if they say they can’t, ask them why and improve your business on their feedback.
Hi,
I am thinking about opening a pet sitting ang dog walking business however I dont know how to go about starting it up. I live in a small village so would fliers be the best option?
Also, what would be the best to start up, a pet sitting and dog walking business or a yard work business.
Thank you
Hi Zoe! The best way to start it is to take your dog (or someone else’s dog) for a walk and go door-to-door asking your neighbors if you can walk their dog too. Bring a parent with you if you’re younger than 18.
Tell them how much you charge ($5-10/per walk is good). If you can get 5 dogs walking at the same time, you can make $25-50 per walk. Then once you walk the dogs a few times, tell them that you offer pet sitting as well, and they’ll probably hire you for that too.
How do you get people to want to buy items or use your services?
Hey Nina! You have to make a good offer. Whatever you’re selling, you have to make it worth whatever you’re charging. For instance, you probably ate food today. Either you or someone you know bought that food because you need the food more than a few dollars.
Hey Nick! I was wondering at my age 15, I started a political blog, unfortunately i have no internet at home. I would like to know how to publisize myself. How?
Hey Alicia! Good for you. A blog is perhaps the best way to publicize yourself. Maybe a better question is, what are your options for getting internet access? If you can’t get it at home, you can write your blog posts in Word documents and post them to the blog when you have internet access.
Hey Nick, I am 17 and I think my niche is cleaning cars. Ive been doing it every other day on my own car and I think i have almost every tool used to detail a car out there and i am really good at it. Ive seen my brother start up a lawn mowing buisness and after a good 4 years, he has 4 employees with 2 different trucks running throughout the city. I wanted to start up a neighborhood car detailing/cleaning service, but was stumped on where i should do it and how to spread the word. Any advice??
Hey Scott! Congrats to your brother, and it seems like you’re on the same track. I’ve always thought that was a good idea. Start with setting a price for your services, then go door-to-door in your neighborhood and ask if they would like their cars detailed. You might have to start with really low prices ($10ish) to get your first customers. But once you have a few, get testimonials from them (and maybe take pictures that you can show other potential customers), then you can bump your price to $20 or more. As long as you keep at it, you’ll work it out.
Hey Nick, I know many people have thanked you for this fantastic website, but I have to say thankyou personally. I live in a neighborhood full of kids and so I took up babysitting. I can not thank you enough!!
You’re welcome, Brynn! How has this site helped you?
Hey, Nick. I started searching online for quick ideas to make some money, as it is very hard to get a job at 14, but after I found your blog, it inspired me to actually try and make my own job. Now, when I want to save up for something, I already have a good base and a fairly steady income! My friends and I’s car cleaning buisness is huge with family friends! I am also a bit of an artist and am thinking of designing logos for small companies when I am a little bit older.
Thank you so much!
Awesome, walkb! It’s great to hear how you’re applying this advice. Start working as a graphic designer as early as possible. That’s a great career path and you might need a few years of practice before you get good enough to charge for it.
Hey Nick,
I want to start a business that has to do with taking care of someone else. I can’t babysit because I don’t live in a community with a lot of babies.. I might do senior home care. Do you know what I need to do to start up the business? Like do I need any license or something?
Hey Shanna,
I have a good friend who is looking to start an assisted living community so I’ve seen him go through a lot of these steps. If you want to provide the care, you’ll need a CNA license and a QMAP license. You should be able to find those classes and get those certificates locally. Then they’ll also be connected with other people in the community who can help you get started.
Nick
thanx im saving up 4 a $250 longboard i also hav some friends we mow lawns but there isnt that much summer left we live in WY
im only 11 and my neighborhood only has 3 houses my parents pay me $5 every friday but its not cutting it
ive done lemonade stands many times (top profit $10)
thanx nick
Hey Walker! Yep, your parents are getting a great deal. Talk to them and convince them why you should get a raise for mowing the lawn. Most companies charge a $20 minimum for mowing lawns.
Keep saving your money, dude. It’s great that you have a goal in mind and you’ll appreciate that longboard so much more when you earn it.
i just published my website http://www.wix.com/wrestlingchamp/little-people-misc-work#!prices
Good work, Walker. I was in Sheridan about a month ago. Keep it up and don’t forget to be proactive in recruiting customers.
Hi nick!
I am 11 years old and live in the USA. I currently own a business with my friend called paws and claws crafts, collections, and confections. we sell Kool-aid, snacks and other things we have made such as jewelry. We are serious about our business but we do not get many customers since we live on a street with no outlet and are not allowed to put signs up on the main road. I am doing everything I can to attract more customers but I am getting frustrated. If you have any ideas please let me know and feel free to email me.
Thanks for your time.
Oh and I forgot to tell you that I have about 100 dollars saved up to work with.
Hi,
I’m going to start Cement Bricks Making business in our area.
For that what are the things i’ve to do and follow. if any1 know about this business means please guide me.
thanks & regards
ramesh
Hey Ramesh! I don’t know much about the Cement Bricks business, but you have a product and a customer, you have a business. That’s all you need to get started. Then it’s just putting the pieces together until you have a business.
Hi Nicholas
Thx 4 ur reply..
u r doing a great job .
Keep it up…
Hey did you get my post?
No..which post..?
i didn’t get emma..?
): Theres not much stuff that a 13year old could do though……..
Anna, a 13-year-old could do most of those things. Emil Motycka started mowing lawns when he as 9 and pulled out an $8,000 loan by the time he was 12. Don’t set limits for yourself.
thank you
Hi Nick
Im 14 years old and I have can build and repair computers. I also have a large amount of knowledge on software and general computing. I’ve built a computer for my dad’s friend earning a small profit, however I am struggling to find clients. I live an hour out from town and I am limited financially. I would highly appreciate it if someone helps me. Computing is the career I wish to be in, whether that be programming, techie or building and repairing computers. If there is anyone that knows of clients please let me know.
Hey Kyle, congrats on developing that skill set. Have you considered purchasing broken computers, refurbishing them, and reselling them? My roommates do this and they make more than a full-time living doing it. If you can find a way to sell $100 laptops, the customers will come to you.
Thanks for the idea Nick, I never thought of that and I can see that working out well. I am extremely grateful for your help. This is a terrific blog and I have read some of your others, I really enjoy reading them and get a lot out of them. I’ll try out the refurbishing and see how it goes.
That’s great to hear, Kyle! Make sure you let me know how it goes and if you have any more questions.
Amazing! Having trouble coming up with service for a business but i got a lot of great ideas!
Thanks so much for sharing!
hi im looking to start making money im 15 year old. i used to buy and sell stuff and made quite a bit of money but nothing is too popular right now. i would like to make a website or blog for something but i dont know where to start? any tips?
Hey Ashton! Start here: http://juniorbiz.com/make-a-website It’s kinda secret for now because I’m still developing it, but eventually that course will teach you everything you need to know about how to create a successful website or blog.
Hey Nick!
I am 15 years old and looking for new businesses tos tart and new ways to make money just like the guy above me!
I would like to a cross between phone cover customization and woodworking. I also would like to customize t-shirts, but it’s all very risky.
This article was a great help, please create more!
P.S. Ashton if you come up with any ideas E-mail me!
Hey Blake! I think it’s more risky to not try these things while you’re young. I’m glad I could help. Let me know if you have any questions and you can find more of my advice at http://14clicks.com. That’s a relatively new site that I’d like to make huge!
I really like this! Especially the blogging part, because it’s extremely cheap to start up and if you stick with it in the long run, you’ll definitely be successful. Couldn’t agree more with these charts! Well done.
Thanks, Logan! I’m glad you like my site. Keep up the work on your end as well.
OMG!!! This is the best ever!!! i love you Daquante smith <3
Very nice website! I’ll pay this website some visit more often.But btw i have a question. Do you happen to know any website on how to manufacture a power cord for an computer? If you have any information please e-mail me because I have a big idea that is making me feel so excited but im kind of lost without these researches. If you can help I’ll be happy to respond back to you. Thank you
Maybe this’ll do, Phong: http://www.americord.com/
If you search “how to manufacture computer cord” you’ll find lots of similar manufacturers.
Also this message can be to everyone. So if anyone have any information please let me know. And my email is, ” hmong.xiong@hotmail.com“. Thank you
this website has helped me so much. i am honered by the creators efforts
I’m glad Jake. How has it helped you?
I’m 13 and i have a mac computer (as well as being computer savvy) and i was wondering if you could give me advice on how to start making money on something like web development and maintenance. Thanks!
Hey Aaron! If you know how to develop websites and you can do a good job, start by asking your friends and family if they’d pay you to develop a site for them. I also have a web development company (monumentmarketing.net) and most of my clients come from people I already know.
Hey nick, I really want to start my own business, I’m 16. I’m thinking of learning coding and scripting and maybe applying that to some careers (google , facebook) But I don’t know where to start.. People always say to start a business with something You’re really good at
Hey Mario! Start with the HTML tutorial on W3Schools.com: http://w3schools.com/html/default.asp That’s where I started learning how to code. I’ve been through a couple of those tutorials several times and now I have a web development company.
Fine selection of 100 business ideas. Well done
I literally just had a conversation with my 13 year old niece this weekend about how she could make some money. She doesn’t drive yet and her mom can’t drive her much. This list was perfect timing as many of these jobs (ie pool cleaning) can be done right in her own neighborhood!
I’m glad, Liz! Make sure she knows that she can comment anywhere on JuniorBiz with her questions and I’ll try to get back to her within a few days.
how can a teenager get involved with travel? how can i start a travel-related business?
So you want to travel yourself? Or do you want to help people travel? If the latter, choose a spot you want help people. If you have a drivers’ license, you can make a sign and go to the airport or another place where tourists congregate. Then simply hold up your sign saying you offer travel services. Eventually people will walk by and ask questions.
Amazing! Everything I’ve tried is ranked the same as I would rank it! This is an amazing site and im sure you’ve helped a ton of us young entrepreners like myself find an idea!
Ah, I’m glad Shanita! I put a lot of thought into those rankings and it’s nice to know you agree. Which ideas have you tried?
ty for the ideas! i really like how you rated them all and everything its super helpful! i tried a few out and they really work
i found another really cool site on how to make money too!
http://collegecashes.blogspot.com/
Hi!
I am jatin . I want to start my own business and very big company . Who is intersted to do big business .please contact me-
E-mail -coolboyj@live.in,coolboyjn@gmail.com
Call me- ask me on my id
We do somethings big very big .i have more ideas something new.
I need goods parteners and also good friends.
This is a great business idea for young entrepreneur in nigeria
Hey Nicholas,
Im 13 and I live it the North East of England and over the last few years I have wanted to start a business to earn a bit of money and just coz i wanted to have a business under my name. Me and my friend decided on dog walking and we had everything set out but then the plans fell through coz my parents wouldnt let me do it which was a bummer. Ive put my name down for paper rounds but Ive had no reply and I tried cafes and places for weekend jobs but ive had no luck due to my age. I have some money from birthdays and xmas to set up a little business but i get no pocket money. I always wanted to blog but I have nothing very interesting to say and I love art but I dont feel anywhere near good enough to start any kind of business through t shirt printing. I like kids but wouldnt feel safe in strangers homes but i am generally a people person, i have done my research but I cant find anything for me….any ideas or tips?….much appreciated
Hi Nicholas,
I’m 14 and live in the South West of England. I am not looking for much money, but would love to set up my own weather website which would give weather from my area of Bristol. None of my friends have internet sites, but many sell food and even electrical things at school! I do a paper round which would help pay for set up and running costs. How can I get the money to pay these costs once the site has been set up? Which is the cheapest site for setting up websites? Thanks a lot!
Hey Andrew! I’m working on a secret resource that shows people how to make their own WordPress website. You can sign up for it here: http://juniorbiz.com/make-a-website
These are great ideas. I have more ideas on my blog at http://ezway2makemoney.blogspot.com/
check it out its easier ways to make money. You will be surprised after u see my blog!
These are great ideas. I have more ideas on my blog at http://ezway2makemoney.blogspot.com/
check it out its easier ways to make money. You will be surprised after u see my blog!!
I clicked on the link and it said your blog wasn’t available.
HEY! My name is Michael. I am 15 years old and school for me is falling. I have dug myself a hole and I am trying so hard to make my way out. My grades are rising, but I know that if i keep these grades up, i will not be succesful. I am trying to start saving or making money early so that I will not be strugling as much. I am looking for something to do in my neighborhood. I like sports, and I like being outside in nature. Sadly, there is nothing really that fits ME. I do like kids, but I do not know if babysitting is going to work, because I do not know anybody with babies really. Well, a few people, but not too many. I NEED to make at least a little bit of money because my dad is on my case about everything right now and I want to show him that I can actual be something. You know what I mean? PLEASE respond back and give me some suggestions. I would appreciate it.
thank you.
Hey my name is lauren and I’m 17years old. Aside from being a babysitter 4-5 days a week, I would like to find another way to make money. I’m creative and diligent with my work however I’m having such a difficult time thinking of ideas. I would REALLY appreciate it if someone could help me out.. thank you
Okay, well you should probably do something with kids. After all, if you are a babysitter then you must be good with kids, right? So maybe tutoring, hands on activities, etc.
These are fantastic ideas, good quality posts!
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Hi I’m lei, and after checking your list, I found tutoring. I’m only 13, but I have
a 4.0 gpa and I interact well with others. How might I start a business as a tutor?
this is very helpful i feel i could do some of these or try.
Hey everyone,
Just thought about some of the comments I read here earlier- I see alot of “one day I would like to…” You do not have to wait until you are older! Start now, that is one of the most important things I’ve learned from reading Nick’s blogs, in particular the quote from Andrew Fashion. If you can’t afford something, you can always search for other resources. Just think about what’s available to us this day and age, all the technology we have…just Google ideas and inspiration, and just START, everything will fall into place.
Lita
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This was a great list! I am definitely going to use it!
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