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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.
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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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| Specialty Foods | |
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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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| Decorative Pillows | |
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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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| Babysitting Agency | |
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| Children’s Event Organizer | |
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| Children’s Night Out | |
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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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| General Maintenance/Handyman | |
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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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| Commercial 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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| Window 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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Hi i want to start a small buisness selling dresses that i found for cheap or on
WOW just what I was searching for. Came here by searching for trade show exhibit
Howdy! This article couldn't be written much better! Reading through this post r
Wow, it's so inspiring to see youngsters from all around the globe making money 
Hey thanks this website is awesome. Thankyou. Hey im only nine I cant really do 
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thanks for the list
Incredible list. This list motivated me to start my website, http://entrepreneur-domination.com . Thanks.
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 im really stuck, im on ur website, but i dont know ho to get to the list for internet businesses
no probz i got 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
Hi Nick! I’m from Philipines and I’m glad I’ve read this.. would you please give me an idea? I want to start something that does not recquire money.. is that possible?? Please mail me..
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.
Hie Buntu, I do repair computers from home and its working for me. All you need is to provide excellent services to a couple of buddies and definately they will refer others to you.
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!
I am an aspiring entrepeneur and was wondering whether you could share these inventions with me in which I could share my inventions with you?:)
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.
MY NAMe is hameen i llove turtles
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.
Hi Rory!
The best way to get started is to do something you love! THAT’S WHERE THE MONEY IS. If you love to take pictures then you can be a photographer, if you love to do magic tricks then be a magician, and if you are really good at basketball… be a coach!
After you figure out what you love to do, learn some basic marketing and get to work. Time is money.
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 Chuck matter of fact me and my friends have set up a gaming website gamermax.net, we are currently developing a game please apply.
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.
Great one Nick, why did’t I know about you all this while?
You’re touching lives.
Include me in your mailing list
Thanks
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.
I wish I knew teens like u that were serious about startin their own buisnesses I too want my own buisness of somesort.I would be interested to get to know what ur ideas are and maybe we could actually start the next fotune 500 copany.I’m 16 and I’ve always felt my callin in runnin a busness.society looks at us kids as if we can’t change the world but if more like minded youth like me and u connected and worked together we would for sure be the ones runnin the future.but yah email me or text me.email is; hobsonkimaiga@aol.com and my number is; 6124085824
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
http://officialaffiliate.blogspot.com
This was a great list! I am definitely going to use it!
Heylooo(: I’m Ola from hawaii & i really need like, Fast money but i just don’t know how. Like i wanna try and do those things above but in some in kinda not capable…..Any advice? Thank you
I like the List, its very helpfully in making ideas……..
I am 9 and found this website good thanks I really want to start my own business soon thanks again people
Hey Nick!
This website is so awesome! I’m a teenager, and I’m always trying to think of ways I can earn money! These are some really great ideas! Thanks so much! You and NIck are doing such a great thing with this website! I will definitely pass it on whenever I get the chance!
Do you think you could make a post about effect ways/ideas to fundraise? Right now I’m trying to get $1200 for a trip with my orchestra, and it’s coming really slowly. Thanks!
Hey Whit, thanks for the comment. Fundraising and making money with a business are the same thing. You have to sell something to somebody, whether it’s a product, a service, or an idea. You need to give people a compelling reason for them to give you money.
Hi Nicholas Tart,
Am an investor that has a company currnently running but for sometime now i decided to join a company where am been paid salary and i want to return back to my business but the challenge is that i will have to pay up some money to the company and will also need fund to start up again. what do i do?.
heyy nicholas tart I’m an Indian guy.I want to do my own business.Can you please suggest me some business ideas which can be implemented with low or no investment ?
I must say this is a very nice blog, I have a friend looking for business ideas and I will refer her.
SO… I am in my early teens and I am constantly strapped for cash. I am looking to start a side business so supplement my cash flow. I am a certified babysitter, but business has been so slow I’m looking for something else to do.
I have two potential options on the table: (I am judging by ability to do and enthusiasm for the project.)
1. Making all-natural cosmetics (lip-gloss, body scrub, facial masque, etc.) and selling at the local Saturday Market and to small health places. As well as selling online sparingly.
2. Creating jewelry by hand and selling them to small businesses and at Saturday Market. (Same tactics as cosmetics.)
So sorry! I posted without finishing… I’m trying to ask if either of these options would be better suited for me… Thanks.
Hey Katie… This is odd by I have a good friend named Katie who started her cosmetics business in high school by doing exactly what you described. Go to her site (http://sweetscosmetics.com/) and send her an email. I think she’ll have some good advice for you.
I realy like your site and I would like to receive more information, especially information where events are taking place where I can promote my merchandise, business, products, and maybe become a vendor along with other businesses, that are promoting, advertising, and selling their products. At events and online to make money and increase more sales for in order to grow their business, thanks and hope to stay in touch with you guys soon.
Hey! I’m Becky and I’m 14 years old, nearly 15. Next year, me and my friends are planning to go to America but we have to pay for the ticket ourselves. I’m thinking of ways of making money so that we can all pay for the holidays!
Please get in touch as we really need different ideas to be able to reach our target,
Thanks
reply to this comment please because i never set the notification up
Hey Becky, this list has 101 ideas for you. Let me know which one you pick and I’ll give you the next step.
Hi Nicholas,
I was scanning through your list and I realised, there is no sporting jobs or anything associated with sport on you list :O. I love sport so much so if there is a possible way for you to get a way on making money w hile doing sport e.g. a coach or something please let me know. I am 14 years old and live in a sort of small town so if there is anything, yeah let me know.
Thanks,
Jordi Rea. ;D
Hey Jordi, you can do a few things. Offer lessons, coaching, or put together a league. This summer I paid $50 to be in a softball league, $40 to be in an ultimate league, and a couple hundred to be in a golf league. If you can do a good job of pulling together a league and finding participants, you can make quite a bit. Does that help?
Yeah It Does thanks but what exactly is a league? Can you put it into a bit more definition?
Thanks,
Jordi.
Well done on your blog! Awesome!
these are all great jobs
This is a good list, I like that you actually rated the ideas and linked to articles instead of just shouting out ideas!
I can personally attest to Computer Repair being a lucrative and easy business to get into!
thank you so much! that was very helpful
So I wana start a t shirt business I have sketches of what I want the logo to look like.but the problem I have is startin it up I jus need step on step help on startin it up.I know it will sell but the issue is havin my tshirts printed how I would like them and a proper way of how I may sell the.so if anyone knows how to help plz help I’m 16. And would like to be my own boss.if u can help my email is hobsonkimaiga@aol.com or text me at 6124085824.I need a mentor when it comes to startin my t shirt line.thanks.
You definitely want to start Facebook marketing. That’s your best bet because a great t-shirt can instantly go viral and everyone wants it.
If you need more help, just email me.
Best,
Julian
Great website
hi,i`ve started doing my own business,i`m 17.
last christmas i`ve sell a lot or radio control products and made quiet a large profit,but after that,i`ve sell nothing else,i want to make money as i`ve some projects. so any advices on how to restartup my business. By the way,the list you made inspired me a lot, its very helpful!
my mommie said for me to look up ozsgold.com and see if mr oz has any programs for kids like me an my little sister. i figured rhat you can learn me about mr oz gold in a way i can understand about gold, thank willie
loved all of these money making ideas. given me some real insperation to raise £5000 for my parents 25th wedding anniversary!!!! thanks, ill be there in no time!!!! xxx
hi Nick my name is stanley i’m a Nigerian many of the things listed are good ideas but hardly pratical here cos things are hard, i’m 18 years old but with no goal of my own, pls help me out.
My name is paschal from Nigeria. I am an Accounting Software Consultant, I environment i find is so difficult that most Accountants of some organizations have have approach are seeing the software as what will uncover their evil practice. So most of the are discouraging the organizations to buy the idea mostly government owned establishment.
What do i do since this is what i have decide to do.
from
paschal
nigeria
Hey mate, my names Dominic and a friend and I are thinking of starting up an I.T. Support business in our local suburb– my worry though is how can we stay safe in a strangers home as 16-17 year olds– also how can I not give out my mobile numer for bookings, but still get bookings??
Thanks very much!!
Well, Dominic, you could make an email for ur business and do bookings that way.
how do i get to the list?????????????????
Hello my name is Hackney and I am 5 months away from turning 15. Its that time where i should start earning and saving money to buy a car. My parents will throw in about $8,000 but i want to earn some more money so i can buy something nicer. Anybody got some ideas of how i can make a lot of money in about a 7 month period of time?
Iv got a new baking blog but am still experamenting
i dont know how to make money except from adding adds
please can someone help me with my blog
sorry its called thebakerydownmylane.blogspot
the bakery down the road wasnt available so thats why i called it that
Nick, I have a business idea I would like you to look at. Could I send it to you personally (through email or some other mechanism)?
u no that ‘thebakerydowmmylane’ how do i get to it?
i would luv to check it out
um well its not really running properly at the mo and i am a young teen so I havnt got many experiences but this is the link
http://thebakerydownmylane.blogspot.co.uk/
my friend cant get to it so that confuses me
maybe check it out after a month.
i only made it cuz thats kinda like my dream job so thats why
its not that good and the recipe that i done first was experimental. i wanted it crunchyish so i done that
but still take a look after a month cuz im gonna start to do much more baking (mainly cupcakes cuz i love cupcakes)
i am a 17 year old girl that is having money crisis right now. this information was very helpful but i still need something. im great with a lot of this stuff but i cannot decide what to start with barely anything. haha. i need help. any advise?
maybe a blog and you could do like sales on it and competitions where they have to buy something and theres like a lucky draw or a special ticket with a code on which someone can win and people usually pay to test their luck (well they do in my house)
hope i helped
Hi Vanessa!
Try checking out teensgetmoney.com to see if any of the ideas stick out at you.
Hey Nicholas,
I was thinking about 4 ideas up there:
Chocolate
Salsa
Cookies
Speciality foods (Holiday)
Don’t know exactly how to start and i have questions. I have the knowledge and experience to make all those things and the resources of a garden. I just don’t know how i can get my name out there to my community. Also how pricing works. And a few more for later down the road.
I am 19 and per suing my B.B.A in chennai.I have a strong desire to start a business,but i am in confusion to do what.Some of my ideas are starting a prawn feed industry,herbal industry(includes even the tobacco stuff),C F agency,some things like that…..I have my father’s support and financially ok,not too rich.Which one is the best?Suggest any business which suits in India for me.
I haven’t started a bussines but some of these ideas are simple.
hey nicholas.how can i start selling t shirts
So much helpful information. Thanks, and I will be back to refresh my memory on what I just read. 100 tips, good for you!
I am a marine biologist and I am looking for an intern to help me train some of my dolphins, but every one i find does not want to work the amount of time it takes to get college credits. Is there anyone out there that is willing to do 150 hours a week. I am desperate for help because the amount of shows is getting over whelming.
I also train dogs and a lot of people have recently been wanting help with “bad” dogs.
PS…You must be able to drive to do these intern jobs no pay unless application is filled out.
Email me at lilmissisty@gmail.com for application or more information on doing any of my options. Thank You
Hi i was reading all of the ideas, but none of them really stuck out to me is there a possibility in designing new concepts, Clothes, accessories, but im not thinkin the girly stuff…More like a dark line of gas masks and other oddities… Is there any way this could work out?
I’m thinking about making a website to sell sports memorabilia and some equipment. do you have any suggestions for how to make the website and how to sell these sports things and make a good profit?
thanks
Hey guys I would like to start a business possibly selling computers online and also things like phone cases. I have enough money to start however my only issue is tax what happens if I start to make a lot of money I can’t pay tax as I’m only 14!
That would be so cool. I would love to help. I am also 14.
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Paper beach
Totally helpful! Thank You So much!!
Hey Nick,
I’ve been reading some of the ideas and I’m starting to get really interested. My dad has been wanting me to become an entrepreneur for quite a while now as he has not been able to fulfill that dream for himself and he has taken lots of RichDad courses and has many books on investing that he has given me to read. I would like to earn a little bit of money before I start anything like this. Also i have been playing Cashflow (the adult version) since I was 8 and it is still by far one of my favorite games and I was wondering if there are some pretend investing websites online that let you try your luck without putting in real money but still give you an idea of what the real investing world would be like. I would also like to start up a buisness buying discount product (such as candy at costco or high quality products at the dollar store or thrift store) and selling it to the general community. There are gyms and home shows in my area and i was wondering if you know a good way to sell my product in a booth or stand without paying to set it up there. Also I am fourteen if it makes a difference.
Please reply as soon as possible and I would love to hear your thoughts and opinions,
CrashJ46
Hey, Nick!
Thanks for the list. I’m a musician and would like to make money using my talent. How do I get started, what should I charge, who do I target, where do I set up? If this idea doesn’t fair too well, I’d like to become a professional photographer. Any hints on how to get started?
Thanks again for the awesome list!
Oh my word! I REALLY needed some good ways to make some money for christmas presents this year and i found it here! Thank You!
Hello. I’m a 16 year old boy who is looking for a way to make money. Unfortunately I’m not really good at thinking of ideas for businesses however I’m very hard working and work very efficiently. I’ve had experience working as a landscaper and gardener and would like to expand from these jobs. I don’t mind working indoors or outdoors. Please reply to this if you can think of any suitable jobs for me. No problem if you can’t. Thank you for you’re time.
hey, Im a 12 year old boy and I’m really into sports. Is there a way that I could earn money by doing things such as
-making training videos
-writing articles about “last night’s game”
-giving sports advice to people
-etc.
thanks,
zach
Hey, Zach! I am a ambitious 12 year old like you, also focused on the subject of becoming a entrepreneur. I am starting a website called http://www.dotcommillions.com, with stuff about making money online and entreprenuing. I’m like you! Reply!
Max,
thats awesome! Do you have any ideas? are you interested in sports too? i’ m glad i finally found someone like me
- email me at zach.hanger@gmail.com
Great List! I am starting an auto wash business in my town but I’m not sure how to start. If I should just go by word of mouth, put flyers up, put flyers in mailbox etc. Any suggestions?
I have bookmarked the site for its valuable insights and money making ideas which would be useful for budding entrepreneurs.
i am 11 years and my school makes an enterpenuer each year at school. i need an idea other than the list. fast.
Nicholas,
I am currently in high school and attempting to create my first web-based business. Your article was very helpful, and I was wondering if you could assist me with another type of revenue streaming: advertising. As a full time student and a part time businesswoman, I prioritize my education first. Therefore, I need to generate profit without being requiered to work many hours and create an overabundance of products or services. I am hoping to sell advertising space on my website, and I would appreciate any advice on attracting and negotiating with advertisers. I know a heavy flow of traffic is necessary; is there any way to stimulate this flow? Also, are there any programs such as Amazon that are looking for advertising space? The site is geared towards teens so any services and products teens would be interested in are preferable. Thanks so much for your assistance!
Hilary
Hi Hilary!
There are tons of ways to attract visitors to your site. It depends on what your selling and how much you are willing to invest in each prospect.
If you don’t want to spend a whole lot of time on it, partner with an internet marketer like myself so you just create the content and they bring in the traffic.
You should always be doing both advertising and product sales on your site. Viral marketing and direct response marketing are pretty much your two best options. If you have super interesting content, try making it viral on Facebook. Also Yahoo PPC is a great way to go for paid advertising.
Email me with any other questions you may have.
Best,
Julian
OK SO I LOVED YOUR LIST BUT MY PROBLEM IS THAT IM THE TYPE OF PERSON THAT CAN FIT ANY AND EVERY JOB. I LOVE TALKING TO PEOPLE SHARING INFORMATION OR JUST LISTING.I HAVE PUT AN AD ON CRAIGSLIST AS AN “INFORMATION SPECILIST” BUT NO RESPONSE. SO IM NOT GIVING UP I FEEL DESTONED TO BE SOMETHING GREAT. SO PLEASE HELP ME WITH ANY INFORMATION YOU MAY HAVE. THANKS
I’m looking to start a business. I am 13 going on 14, I’m a big boy now, so I can handle my own business. I also will probably be in it with my friend, Justin, because we do everything together and we could split the work. I’m very busy. I have hockey most of the time out of school and I have religion on Wednesday. I have 2 days a week where I get home from school with nothing to do and my weekends are subject to change because of my hockey games. (Justin’s schedule is almost identical to mine). With my busy lifestyle, I know I’m limited for opportunities and I was wondering if you have any suggestions. I have $200 saved up if I HAVE to use it
hello nick
i really like u’r ideas bt i want to expand my business…so help me by giving sm new ideas
Hey Nick,
This seems like a great list, and your blog is really helpful. I am 19 years old and recently decided to go into the business school. I come from a scientific background and I am finding some difficulty adjusting to the terminology changes.
I need your advice in something. I have some university books that are photocopied but still new and in excellent conditions. I am trying to sell them but no one’s answering, or replying, how can I make my sale more attractive to them? Yet I need to make profit. So say I bought it for 10$ , I am selling it at 6$
Become a tutor. Do you excell in one or more subjects? Make certain that you know one subject thoroughly and tutor in that subject. You can charge per session or sets of sessions.Jasico is indeed one of such companies that offer quality shipping and warehousing services.
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thank you so much..now I see the light.
someone help me… I need money . Can someone help me .
hi, the site is fantastic. But if we have ideas to introduce to teen or young regarding making money whta should we do? please reply . I will be waiting for it. let me have a contact with you via e-mail
thanks alot
Hi,
I have a great DSLR and was wanting to use it to make money. I don’t want to do wedding videos as, although they pay well, there is a huge amount of pressure and a large amount of professional competition.
I was wondering if you had any other suggestons as I’m trying to raise several hundred pounds+
Thanks,
Callum
Please add domaining as a business.
hi,i am fani from greece,i am 13 and i want to make fast money..As you know in my country its difficult to find job….what can i do???
please reply soon.I need your help!!!
I do not have…
Great info,thanks for sharing with us.As for me i dream for making the most of my dreams though internet business but problem comes with these internet scams and fake affiliate sites that creating wall between me and my dreams.I love working online,i never study coding but i do a lot with JavaScript and HTML.I’m working to make my first application software.I wish to find a partner that we can share ideas and help each other especially finding a true affiliate site that really pays as well as other technical skills to invent and make explore the most of ICT.You can check out my 3 blogs in blogger.
Would it be worthwhile to start a scrapbooking business for custom made scrapbooks and premade scrapbooks where people just put their pictures in? I’m 13 years old and want to start a business.
hi! I’m shai from Philippines
thanks for sharing your ideas 
God bless you more.
Hey thanks this website is awesome. Thankyou. Hey im only nine I cant really do baby sittting so any other ideas besides what you posted. I love to sell things. But what! Thanks.
Hi i want to start a small buisness selling dresses that i found for cheap or on sale. Any tips?
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