You're a little too young to start selling stocks, but old enough to need the money. What can you do? Well, you are in luck. There are dozens of ideas just waiting to be put into practice. Keep reading!
Steps
Part 1 of 3: Earning Money at Home
Step 1. Do extra chores around the house
In addition to your weekly or monthly allowance, ask your parents if you can do extra jobs for more money. Be sure to discuss the details!
- Negotiate a price that is acceptable to both of you. But remember your limitations: if you earn 10 euros a time to mow the lawn, this does not mean that you can mow the grass three times a day.
- Get paid to clean the garden. This can mean raking leaves, picking up trash, or just tidying it up by removing unnecessary things scattered around the garden.
- Wash your parents' cars. They will be happy to pay you instead of taking the car to the wash. However, you will need to invest some money to buy cleaning products, such as a sponge and a bucket.
- Clean the whole house. You could offer to clean it at a party or just do it on the spot. However, if you don't discuss this with your parents first, you risk them not paying you. On the other hand, they may instead pay you something extra for doing such a nice thing for your parents.
Step 2. Write a book
Sure, this sounds a bit far-fetched, but it's doable and has already been done before you. You don't have to write a Greek classic; you just have to write a book.
True, your parents will have to help you print and publish it, but it's all about red tape and paperwork. Once published, your friends, family and neighbors will surely want to get their hands on a copy of the book. And, who knows, maybe it will be a success
Step 3. Resell your stuff on the Internet
If you have a keen eye for prices and the most popular things of the moment, this may be a good choice for you. If you have something you don't use, but someone else could use, this will make you some money. If you don't have things to sell, look for them.
- Learn to shop. If you see a deal, grab it! Have you found a netbook on sale for 85 euros? You can resell it on the internet for double the price just before Christmas. You need some money to get started, but you will make a profit in the long run.
- Again, the help of a parent is needed. To have an eBay account, you must be at least 18 years old. Ask your parents if they will help you with this. They will probably be amazed by your business acumen!
Step 4. Recycle
True, this may not be the most profitable method, but it is certainly very easy. Both you and your friends, family and neighbors are sure to drink a lot of canned drinks! Ask your parents to help you find someone interested in buying empty cans, in your area or on the internet.
Ask family members and people across the street to keep the cans for you; they will probably be happy to recycle without any effort
Part 2 of 3: Making Money in Your Neighborhood
Step 1. Start babysitting or "dog sitting"
If you are old enough to be reliable, you may be able to start caring for others' children or pets. Looking after children can be very challenging; therefore, if you are inexperienced, you may prefer puppies.
If a pet care job is hard to find, try walking dogs. Your elderly neighbors won't deny Fuffy a nice afternoon walk. Some adults are too busy or physically unable to walk their dogs - ask them if you can do it for a small fee
Step 2. Take advantage of the seasons
If you live in an area with all seasons, you are in luck. Each season has something for you to make money from; you just have to be willing to work outdoors!
Ask your parents, neighbors, and family friends if you can mow their lawn during the spring and summer, harvest leaves during the fall, or shovel snow during the winter. You will need a lawn mower, rake, or shovel, but the houses you go to may be provided with one
Step 3. Attend a flea market in the neighborhood
You have a lot of toys you haven't used in months stored in the back of your closet, plus a lot of last year's clothes that fit small. Why take up all that space? Sell them!
- Search ads in local newspapers or ask around about flea markets in your area. Sometimes these are whole blocks. You can reserve a seat or ask an adult if you can borrow a portion of his area and in return go help him with the sale.
- You could also ask if they need help promoting their flea market. The chances of selling items will increase if there are more people participating.
Step 4. Run errands and chores for neighbors
In this case, making yourself known is very important. If Mr. and Mrs. Rossi who live down the street know there is a sturdy young man who (for a reasonable price) will be happy to take care of their lawn, wash the car, help them paint the garage or run to the pharmacy for them, they may not ask for family or professional help.
Let the neighbors you know (avoid strangers!) Know that you are looking for a few jobs here and there. Most people have something they would like to have done, but keep putting it off with excuses. Ask them what you could do and tell them that you would be more than happy to help
Part 3 of 3: Making Money in Your Town
Step 1. Use your surroundings
If you're in an area that naturally produces something people might want, take advantage of it. Not everyone has the same resources as you, on closer inspection.
If mistletoe grows in the hills around your home, start harvesting it! You can spread the spirit of Christmas by distributing it from house to house. If there is a beach near where you live, think about what you could do with sand, shells, or other resources
Step 2. Deliver the newspapers
You'll have to wake up very early, but it's a well-paid job and good gymnastics. You probably know someone who has already done this; if you don't know him, it's just because you haven't asked around!
They may give you a route around the neighborhood. Ask your parents and look for classifieds in the local newspaper
Step 3. Give repetitions
If you are brilliant in a school subject, you may be able to tutor younger students at every school in the area if you have transportation. Search the internet and talk to your teachers about it - they might point out a couple of kids who need help.
Keep your grades high! If you don't, you may no longer be able to give reps. Who would have thought that you can make money by studying?
Step 4. Sell handicrafts
If you have artistic skills, make good use of them. Grab your creations and go around your neighborhood to show your shining smile. Who could resist what you are selling with that smile?
Think about the holidays. What can you do for Easter, Christmas or New Year? People might buy your crafts as a gift for others
Advice
- Be reasonable with the price; your parents won't pay you a lot of money just to dust the furniture.
- Ask your parents to sign some sort of contract. Make sure you get paid for every single job you do, not just if you do all the jobs scheduled that day. This will help ensure that you actually get paid. This will also show how serious you are!
- If you do chores without being asked for, it is more likely that they will give you money.
- Try to keep a log of chores with you when you do your chores. It will be easier to keep track of them.
Warnings
- Do not offer too high prices, otherwise you will have a hard time finding work or selling your goods.
- Make sure the prices are agreed in advance, to avoid discussions later.
- The purpose of this article is to suggest various ideas for making money with simple chores. Depending on your age and the area you live in, you may not be able to put them all into practice.
