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Top 5 Ideas for Teens to Start a Business for Under $20!
Whether it’s a summer “job-
How much money you need to start depends on many things,like what you already have on hand, but here are the top ideas you can start with very little up front cash.
1) Ebay
Everyone knows about Ebay, but many still have not tried buying or selling on it because they think it might be too complicated. If you are under 18, you will need to operate under your parent’s name and credit or debit card, but hopefully, they will learn right along with you! Start out by just selling some of your unwanted things. Be sure to calculate your shipping costs accurately, you can do this at www.usps.com.
2) Start a service business
See our article that gives you step by step how to start a service business, whether it’s lawn, baby or pet care, you can do it! If you like older people, they always need help of some sort, just make up a list of what you can do and how much you charge and pass it out.
3) Start a Recycling Business!
Read about Devon Green, a fifth grader who is making a difference and making money with a recycling business. With the emphasis on ‘going green’ lately, it should be easy to get business! You can get a lot of ideas from Devon’s website, www.DevonsHealTheWorld.com
4) Grow Organic!
If you have a green thumb and a space to start a garden, organic vegetables and herbs are a big seller! Start out with some organic seeds and read up on what organic growing really means and go for it!
5) Blogging
You can start a blog for free on wordpress.com or blogger.com and sign up for adsense (with parent’s approval and name if under 18). Write reviews on a product you know a lot about like iPods, where to find music online, etc. Do research online on writing blogs for profit, there are many that offer advice for free.
There you have it, just five ideas, I’m sure you can think of many, many more. Sometimes you will try something you like to do and find you really aren’t making any money doing it. Try asking people around you about their needs for local help. You might be surprised what they tell you! Successful people will continue to fine tune their business until it’s working a profit.
There are so many ideas out there, you just need to find that combination of what is needed at the time with what works for you!
Want some inspiration? Read ‘The Million Dollar Homepage’ !
