Teenage business

Teens are often considered to be little children. Parents treat them as dependents. However, there are things that teens can do to ensure that they save enough money for themselves. College is certainly not cheap. A student needs to make sure that they have enough money to cater to their needs while at college. With a job, a teen can make enough money to help them survive their first year in college. Remember that just because you are a teen it does not mean that the taxes and other rules of business operation do not apply. This article will ensure that you understand what it takes to start a teenage business and the ways to start your own business.

Etsy

For teens with a creative mind, it is easy for them to take advantage of these characteristics and create something that can be sold. One can make jewelry, candles, edible goods, jam, swag, and even paper goods. These are great because the payment-processing fee at Esty is small and it requires a small listing. The best part is that they offer you payment collection and a complete storefront. To ensure you make maximum profit from the teenage business, you need to find a source of low-cost materials so that the price you charge will cover the production costs and time spent.

Tutor

Instead of looking for the best website to write your essay, do the essay yourself. That will help you learn as much as you can about the dos and don’ts of essay writing. It will be easier for you to tutor other high school students and help them succeed in their education, at a fee. This is also an excellent way for you to study enough to pass all your exams. Actually, you do not just have to tutor them on their academics, you can teach computer, piano and other instruments or SATs.

Social media consultant

All teenagers today have grown in the internet age. This gives them some serious advantage over the adults. When it comes to understanding the web, search engines, networking and blogging, no one understands it better than teenagers. There are companies who pay good money for people who have expertise in this area. You can make good money as a social media consultant.  If you are unsure about what you need to do, you can always read a blog or a book about it. You can also sign up for a course with Udemy. It is a job you can also do while in college because it is flexible and can be done from anywhere.

Baby sitting

This is one of the great ways to start earning money, especially if you have younger siblings. If you are good at it, you can earn money. The best part about this job is that you do not need to have any start capital. To have an added advantage, you can get some CPR training and a certificate in childcare so you can get all the calls.