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Making Money If You Are a Kid

 

How Can Kids Make Money?

Written by Madi Gaebler for Gaebler Ventures

Making money when you are a kid is easier than you think. There are many ways to make money if you are a kid. Here are some great ways for kids to make money.

All kids would love to have a little more money in their pocket to buy the things they've always wanted.
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Many times, kids will even come up with large plans to make money that have too many responsibilities and, in the end, they give up.

So, the key is to start a business for yourself that is simple and that you know people will want.

You should definitely start a business that you will enjoy. If do what you love, you will love what you do…and you can make money at the same time!

If you are a kid, here are three great ideas on how you can make money. In the future, I might write some more articles on others ways kids can make money.

Starting a Lemonade Stand

On a hot summer day, everybody loves a glass of cold lemonade. The easiest thing you can do is to go to your nearest grocery store or convenience store and buy frozen or powdered lemonade. Powdered is cheaper, so you can make more money. Frozen costs more but it tastes better, so you might want to spend the extra money to get happier customers.

Make the lemonade and then set up your stand. This is very important to know. You must have a good location. If you live on a quiet street and do it in front of your house, you might find you don't get any customers. A much better place to be is at a train stop or a bus stop or on a busy street. Parks are also great, especially if there are events going on, such as a soccer game or other sport.

Sometimes, you can sell other things besides lemonade to make extra money. If you bake some cookies, for example, you can sell them to the delight of your customers.

How much should you charge? Start selling your lemonade for 50 cents a cup. If that doesn't work, you can lower your price. Of course, the price may vary based on where you live and even how hot it is on any given day. Also, the size of the cup and the quality of the cup can impact the price.

Don't forget to have a Tips jar, so people who want to give you extra money can. Put your money in a secure place, such as a box underneath your stand so the money will not blow away. Also, make sure you have change ready to give to your customers.

On a good day, believe it or not, you can make $100 or more running a lemonade stand. Not bad!

If you don't make $100 in a day, don't worry. Maybe you just need to try a new location, open up at a different time of day, or change your price.

Dog Walking

It is import not to attempt dog walking as a business if you are not comfortable with dogs. But if you love dogs, this can be a great way for a kid to make money.

To get a job walking somebody's dog, you need to let them know that you are available. Some ways to do include printed flyers or by simply knocking on their door. It's also smart to tell people to tell other people that you are available.

Usually, your customers will be on your block because people don't like to give their dogs to kids they don't know somehow. Always ask the owners to tell you as much as possible about their dog and its habits. It's very important that you get friendly with the dog, and it's smart to do your dog walking at the same time. Bringing a treat to the dog is a great way to develop a friendship with the dog.

You can charge $5 per walk if the walk is 30 minutes. If the owner wants you to walk the dog for an hour, you should charge $10 to $15.

The only downside to this business is dog poop. You have to be sure to bring a bag and clean up after the dog. Newspaper bags are perfect for this task.

Lawn Care

Lawn Care is a lot of work but pays off when its time for you to get paid. In order to run a lawn business you need materials. You should have a lawn mower and broom. Sometimes, the customer may offer for you to use their equipment. Once you've mowed the lawn, be sure to sweep up the grass clippings on the sidewalk.

Get Started To Day!!!

Once you make your plan, you have to stick to it if you actually want to make the money. Once you get your routine down, you won't have to do much more than actually doing the work.

It'll be great feeling to have money in your pocket and know that you earned it and won't have to beg your parents for money when you want to buy a drink, a piece of candy or a new song for your iPod.

Madi Gaebler is an expert on kids and money. In her spare time, she enjoys playing soccer and spending time with her friends. Her website is FunkySnake.com.

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Comment Board

Do you know any other good ways for kids to earn money? Please give us your comments, tips and suggestions. Thanks!

ljk hhhhh 1/24/2009

if you don't have an allowance do one of the jobs above with friends. It's way more fun and way easier it's also a way to get closer with new friends. Always do your best in your work because, then you get tips.

kara 1/28/2009

I think the dog walking is a great idea. I will get started today.

kara 1/28/2009

I think these are all great ideas.

Morgan R. 1/28/2009

I think this is a good article. It explains how you can make money and ways to make money!

Anthony Harris 1/30/2009

that was smart

Jacob'es 2/1/2009

Good article. I am always looking for ways to make money and this gave me a few ideas.

lilly h. 2/1/2009

Can a ten year old do this? Aren't there laws or something?

hjsiijioeol;od 2/2/2009

1.I CAN'T DO LAWN WORK BECAUSE IT'S WINTER 2.LEMONADE ISN'T ENOUGH 3.I'M ALERGICT TO DOGS SORRY BUT NOT FOR ME

anna 2/5/2009

You should make more ideas.

Madi Gaebler (writer of this article) 2/7/2009

To lilly h. To answer your question, yes, there are some laws that might prevent you from doing these businesses but they are not usually enforced. I have heard about lemonade stands and the like being shut down because a kid did not have a city permit. But that rarely happens. In general, the only time the police would act was if there were a complaint.

amanda 2/9/2009

Every internet page says the same things. you don't make enough in lemonade, most people don't trust you with there jobs...and I don't feel safe mowing someone elses lawn. Does anyone have different ideas? Thanks

Tommy 2/16/2009

K dude I don't feel safe with any of these jobs what if they they tell you to come in and it's a sunny day and they give you some lemonade and there's poison in it and the next day you died like what Amanda said anyone have different ideas?

Vanessa 2/16/2009

good ideas but lemonade stands are for little kids and i live in an appartment (no lawns) guess i'll try dog walking or watering ppls plant if their gone or something. thx 4 the help!

Benjy 2/18/2009

Tommy you don't go to a house and say make me lemonade and I will drink it if you pay me 50 cents. You make the lemonade and you sell it.

lex 2/20/2009

Uh, this doesn't really help. I can't walk dogs because I'm at school and aftercare until 6 and then I eat and then it's dark. I can't open a lemonade stand because I'm not allowed to solicit in my neiborhood. I can't mow lawns because I'm too weak to push a mower. :( I'm thinking of making a snack stand at my aftercare center though so maybe that will take off. I also have an idea if you have a portable dvd player you could bring it to aftercare and charge admission to see a movie.

Hannah 2/25/2009

The thing is it is cold outside so what can i do???

ashley 2/28/2009

hi. i was wondering if you had any ways to make money in the winter? well besides baby sitting. i am raising mony for cancer so it really helps me out alot.

Kaitlyn 2/28/2009

Same with me, Hannah. It is cold here too and I don't know what to do.

cari 3/1/2009

Hi. I am 13, almost 14. You should post some jobs for older kids like me. These are mainly for kids. For a lemonade stand, your not even allowed to in my city after a certain age.

cuhg 3/2/2009

i hate mowing lawns this article doesnt help me at all

Nicelady 3/12/2009

how r am I going to have this people around my neighborhood trust me with their dog(s). I do hav 2 dogs. Anyways wat suld I say to them to hav the trust in me?

Allie 3/13/2009

To get them to trust you, explain how good you are to your own dogs. Say I am very responsible and will take care of your dogs. You can also say that you want them to do two walks with you and the dogs so they can see you in action with your dog walking.

Justin 3/14/2009

I live in a bad part of town so I can't walk dogs or start a lemonade stand.

Harry 3/20/2009

hi my name is harry im 11 and i really want to make mony i cant walk dogs because im elergic i cant make a lemonade stand because people will larf at me i cant lawn grass because there isnt any ive tryed a car wash bgut noone came i havent got anything to sell bu8t i just really want to make mony and fast !!!!!!!!! i dont no waht to do please can u email me to give me and idear by the way i live in england portsmouth

Scarpetta 3/31/2009

you are a goody but im not very good at making lemonade but i could make and sell some muffins like pineapple and cheese muffins(my favorite)

PETTA 3/31/2009

this is good but i can only make muffins. maybe i could make and sell muffins

Brian a. 4/6/2009

I'm going to try dog sitting!

Chelsea 4/7/2009

I think I am going to try dog sitting.. Petta that is a good idea.. Making baking and selling it around the neighborhood I'm not sure if some of these r safe because of creepy people.. I'll try some of them!!

naomi 4/10/2009

okay these are pretty good ideas but i want to do something like garage sale thats a pretty good 1 or do recycle cans! my parenst are telling me to do these stuff so i can get my own money so i can go to the jonas brothrs concert it LAS ANGELES and i live in san diego, its only a couple of hours away but its so much money there from here when u have to pay gas! IM A REALLY BIG #1 JONAS BROTHERS FAN AND I WILL DO ANYTHING 4 MY 3 BOYS SO I CAN SEE THEM LIVE IN CONERT. IT WILL BE MY 2ND TIME SEEING THEM IF I MAKE THE MONEY THEY TICKETS ARE REALLY CHEAP BUT MY PARENTS TOLD ME THAT I HAVE TO BUY MY OWN TICKET THIS TIME AND THEY WILL GIVE ME $150.00 SO I CAN BUY SOME OF THE THINSG THEY WILL BE SELLING THERE AT THE CONCERT! WUT SHUDL I DO PLEASE HELP ME OUT ERGENTLY!! :) THNKS!

Beruny 4/12/2009

WOAH MAMA!! GREAT IDEAS, GREAT IDEAS. very insightful and I will try all of these ideas ASAP-brilliant work. my kids will be unbelievably excited:)

connor 4/15/2009

what about paper routes

drae wu 4/16/2009

none of this help i need to do easy work bussing tables is da best idea dat other stuff is a bunch of crap cuz kidz is gone get tired of doin it BOTTOM LINE!!!

tryin2getanewfone 4/27/2009

I REALLY REALLY need some $$$ to get this cool phone. This helped a ton!!!

dog 101 5/1/2009

dog sitting is great but it seems better selling old discs

mriah 5/2/2009

any other ways

chillipie 5/2/2009

i hav an idea, @ ur families yard sale sell ur junk or put up a dog wash!

gettin' down and dirty 5/3/2009

another way in getting some money is taking out your neighbors or people around yous trash for about 50cent a bag

Madi 5/3/2009

Another way to make money if you are a kid is selling candy to make money. One boy read our article on that and made $500!

Beth 5/3/2009

I dont see anything about babay siting. Will you tell me something about getting started as a babysitter?

Yo Diggy Diggy Dog 5/12/2009

whenever i try to do any of these things people dont cal or pick up flyers or anything. what should i do? i really want to earn money. HEEELP ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thx, Yo Diggy Diggy Dog

Yo Diggy Diggy Dog 5/12/2009

IDEAS IDEAS IDEAS IDEAS IDEAS IDEAS: 1.)Create a personal catalog to show to friends, family, and other nieghborly people. The items for sale could be priced just a small portion cheaper so you will attract customers. 2.)House sit for family, friends or nieghbors. Do little things like checking on pets that stayed back, watering plants, etc. 3.)Do good in school to get money for good grades on your report card. 4.)Do chores around your own house to get paid by a parent if they allow you to do this. 5.)Don't beg parents for anything.Just offer to do chores for money and they will think that you are responsible and really want what you want. 6.)EXTRA:People posting comments really need to give out more ideas instead of complaints on how these don't work for them or how you really WANT(not NEED) this or you really WANT(not NEED) that. Thx, Yo Diggy Diggy Dog P.S. Hope I helped

Yo Diggy Diggy Dog 5/13/2009

Hey, thanx for posting my comment and I hope it helped. I'll try to come up with some more ideas.L8r people!!!!!!!!

Rodrigo M. 5/15/2009

How about writing about more ways to make money? One way to make good money is pet sitting. I charge $15 a day and make $50 a week. It's awesome! Good Luck!

julius 5/16/2009

thanks 4 info

Source 5/21/2009

I have'nt got any money from these techniques if you rely want to roll in the dough make somthing simple that ever one will love, for example sell pipe cleaner action figures or somthing and buy supplies for low and sell for high. this is called merchenting

yo mamma 5/22/2009

ilp (i like pie) so people shuld make pie stands 8D

irock333 5/24/2009

how can I make money if i don't have a lawnmower, i don't have time to set up a lemonade stand, and i am only 11? If i do get the lawnmower working should i tell them how much i want

ARI 5/25/2009

hey that is a great idea me and my bff are going to get started i can't wait

Here's an Idea 5/31/2009

Another way for kids to make money: Start a garbage business. Offer to take your neighbors' garbage to the road on garbage night and to put the cans back up where they belong after the garbage is picked up. You can probably try charging $5.00 per month, per neighbor. If you get several neighbors, it could add up. Have a car wash day and wash your neighbors' cars. Put fliers in your neighbors' mailboxes (just the neighbors' you know or your parents okay!) saying you will do odd yard jobs like sweep their walks and porches, rake leaves, mow lawns, shovel snow, whatever the case may be.

LOL 6/1/2009

thanx those all helped me. Another thing you could do is make a neighborhood directory, thats wat i'm doing and its really not that hard!

Guess Who! 6/1/2009

thx for writing this article but none of it really comes to my liking i can't really do anything like that i live in a bad place, do you hav any other ideas? PLEASE!!!!! ANYTHING!!!!!

David 6/5/2009

Hey Guess Who, try just asking people in your neighborhood what you can do for them to make some money. That worked for me. If nobody in your neighborhood can afford to pay you for doing something, get on a bus and go to an area where they got some moolah. Ask the same question. Somebody will hire you to do somethin. You owe me, dude.

ha ha 6/11/2009

there are more things :)) Think!

madison 6/16/2009

hi well this did help a little but i thought you need more ideas and alot of the stuff kids know about from the top of there heads so get some ideas that are kindive weird but great for making money and how about giving some of the money away to like cancer so that people think you want money so bad and well that is all i can really say well i hope you think the advice i gave you is good advice

mad hatta 6/16/2009

i think im gonna try dog-walking if my parents let me

!!!!! 6/16/2009

kids want money but they do not want to do the things you are offering. think of more ideas

pac2405 6/20/2009

more ideas please iam 11 years old and my mum and dad are millionaires but i want to be a billionaire.

Dog Lover 6/24/2009

I really want to start a dog walking business! I hope my mom will let me. The dog walking article might convince my mom to let me. ;D

andrew 7/4/2009

My parents keep saying you need a permit to sell lemonade. Do you? And he puts down alot of my ideas

Timmy 7/7/2009

Andrew, in many cities you DO need to have a permit to sell lemonade, even if it's front of your house. But the thing is the police will hardly ever stop a kid's lemonade stand from operating. They don't mind a kid making a little money selling lemonade. But if a neighbor (or your dad) calls them up to say you don't have a permit, then they might have to shut you down. Don't let people who put down your ideas stop you. Just be confident in who you are and what you know you can do. I say Go For It!

sofi 7/12/2009

Yeah...this is totally not enough...well its really good...but i need something thatll get me enough money for a nintendo...oh and i have a friend who wanted me to advertise her site for her so here www.eynih.webs.com

Lindsay 7/12/2009

Wasup guys, none of this stuff has worked for me. I passed out flyers to wash dogs, pet sit, and walk dogs but nobody has called me yet. I think that garbage thing is a really good idea!!

David 7/14/2009

I'm 15 years old. I've been trying to make money since I was 13. It's just messed up! Ive applied to so many stores it's not even funny and a few weeks ago I made 100 posters, I passed them out to 100 mailboxes saying that i mow lawns and I put my phone number on it, and u know what? out of 100 people, not one of those jerks called me. In the spring and fall I went around trying to rake peoples lawns. I went to like 60 houses over the course of one month and I made only $25.00. It's sad, it's pathetic. Well u know what do u expect from stupid old Swanzey, NH

Frances 7/16/2009

are you allowed to start a story hour?

?????? 7/18/2009

Is there any more ideas? i live somewhere bad and the only time i see people, is at school. im under 15 so im still prety young. Do you have any sugestions?

TheeBitch 7/18/2009

These are business ideas for kids that everyone knows. Think of something kewler. Mehh and my Frizz-Ends Had a Garage sale of our own personal junk and clothes that we didn't neeed/want anymore, And depending on how much stuff you set out, and how you set up your things,you can earn up to about $50.00 each. Roughly.

Denise 7/20/2009

Hey guys at my school one year the eighth graders made up a market. Our school colors were purple and white so they call it the purple market. My older brother buys over priced candy, as well as games from his ex-box. No teacher knows about it.So have you and a few friends make a buissness at school. One time i made ten dollars just by selling poster in a day.

madison 7/23/2009

i see it is a good site.i have some things you can try to.... have a gararge sale or make jewlry or make wooden bird houses or stuff like that or work around the house for 2 dollers for every chore or paint kids faces that live in your street charge 3 dollars or last thing set up a bisnuse like a car wash send around fliers charge 5 or six dollares. hope this works out good and you get that money you want! by.

madison.r 7/23/2009

i love all of this me and my friend ariana are so trying the dog walking. we did the muffin stand and got 30 dollers each! thanks so cool guys!

jake b 7/31/2009

If you've played guitar for a while, try teaching guitar lessons. A good price is 5 bucks for 15 mins and 10 bucks for 30 mins

Ricky C. 8/3/2009

Or try pulling some neighbor's weeds. I get 20 bucks every time I finish pulling. Bring some gloves, it's easier to pull when it's damp from the rain.

Ceaira1011 8/7/2009

OMG i need money fast amd none of these things are going to help i wanna get an iphone but i dont have enough money to pay for it and my parents wont get it for me they say you need to earn your own money we cant get you all the things you want!!!!OMG

dman111 8/12/2009

i need money soon so i can get an ipod touch. my parents always say to wait till x mas. these ideas for making money were not that original but good. i will give it a try. Thanx.

picklesaregood 8/12/2009

what the heck i need alot of money and i am going nowhere with these

Katie 8/13/2009

plus if you are really crafty.... then that has a certin advantege. cause homade things are like $35.00 and if you know how to cook then you can hold a bake sell at your church or by your house!

me :P 8/13/2009

i liked these ideas for kids making money but 1 i live in a small street 2 no one has dogs 3 no one has small enough children to need babysitting -- i need more ideas to make some money thanks

samantha L. 8/23/2009

im 11 and turning 12 in june and i need money in 2 weeks i need about 20 or 30 dollars

Moe 9/6/2009

lol, im not really sure about making $100 a day with lemonade, that's half of employed adults salary.

cells 9/7/2009

i dont get an allowence wat can i do 4 money rite now?

Hannah 9/12/2009

I am 10. I need 2 get 225$ FAST! I dont want to do something like any of these. I need the money to buy another miniature horse foal (baby)

Torrence 9/22/2009

I think it works great I earned 625$ doin this stuff. It actually works!!!!!

Samina 9/28/2009

hi um im 12 years old and im wondering about painting fences and baking...i luvv baking so why not...my parents are kind of struggling on money so im not really getting allowance

terrell 9/30/2009

It's almost winter. So make a hot cocoa stand.

shay 10/6/2009

how can i make money and make it real fast

Taylor 10/16/2009

These might be good ideas for little kids but they are not working out for me at all!You should think of more ideas then just the little tiny number 3!!!!!!!!I want to do somthing where I can earn soooooooooooooooooooooooooooo much money. Keep the brain workig!(but this time make it work alot harder) Sincerily,Taylor:)

EOI99999999999 10/17/2009

COOOOOOOOOL IM GOING 2 DO DOG WALKING

the hdog 10/21/2009

i am 11 years old and i made alot of money selling my homemade dvd series on the street, some of the videos are also on youtube for previews, you can see them by visiting flyingcowmanwhosucks youtube channel

Guy who needs some cash 10/26/2009

Okay, so I'm 12, and I'm looking for a REAL steady flow of cash. To tell you the truth, odd jobs generally don't cut it for me. I don't want to make a measly little 5 dollars in the summer from a lemonade stand. Personally, I think real money making is generally reserved for adults, but you never know........

Guy who posted above me 10/26/2009

Maybe you should try to get your parents to buy a stock bond for you under their name. Then you could start making some SERIOUS CASH(If your smart with your money). I was reading in Fortune Magazine that one company makes about 10 million a year with Google adsense. What that basically is is you stick ads on your website, and Google will send you a check every month. You need to have your parents sign up under your name, because you need to enter your IRA or tax information or somthing. im 12.

Lulu 10/27/2009

I think there should be more ideas because there are only three good ideas. Another great way to make money is to make some braclets or hama beads and sell them outside your house or at a car boot sale.

Lucyrulesudon't-lol 10/27/2009

Hi i'm 11 so i cant really start a job yet. what i am doing is a club where we make hama beads and then sell them on stalls and stuff.

shianne 11/1/2009

why can mowing the lawn get you money because i allways do it and get nothing

Carter.F 11/3/2009

These are all good ideas but my mom thinks lawn mowers are too dangerous

RANDOM 11/6/2009

hey u people none of this works paper route is for cars lemoda sure u make 10$ that how much it cost to buy lemode law mowing people dont give out money for laws they do it them self dog walking? LoL THAT does work ethier

Aslihan .D 11/6/2009

These are great ideas but I live on a highway and theres only a few houses.

Suzie 11/8/2009

Random, you are a quitter. You will never be successful in life, you punk. You just trash ideas and are negative.

Ashley 11/11/2009

these r ok but wat if i want a real job? were do i go then?????

Selena Gomez 11/11/2009

What about in the winter? Any kid can not do any of these things in the winter!!!!!!!! I can not make any money in the winter!!!! I am trying to egt things that i want but there is only a certain times you can do these things to eget money!!!! Find some better ideas!!!!!



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