WOW guys! I can't believe its almost summer! With about one month of school left, I thought I would make a post about making money this summer. Maybe you are looking for an activity to occupy all the time you have this summer, or maybe you are trying to raise spending money, or just some to save. Well, today I hope to give you some ideas.
If you do decide you like one of these ideas, check out this post. It will help you get started with the business part. It covers making a business plan, what to think about, you niche, your audience, and raising your first $$. With out more talking, let's go!
Take care of pets while their owners are on vacation
You know what summer means? School is over, and people like to take trips. If you enjoy working with cats or dogs, this might be the job for you! People can hire you to feed, and walk their dogs while on vacation.
What to charge
Depends. $10-$15 per day should be reasonable. Charge an extra for each dog or cat added. Also remember food, and other supply costs.
Extra ideas:
Set up a lemonade stand at a park
With the permission of a park, you could sell cold, yummy lemonade to hot and thirsty people. Along with lemonade you could sell snacks like Chocolate chip cookies, or granola bars. You would be a help to people who want a cold drink.
What to Charge
Talk to your parents. Make sure you include ingredients cost too. $0.50-$1.00 should be reasonable. It might be helpful to have change on hand too.
Extra ideas:
Plan Birthday parties for little kids
Do you enjoy planning YOUR birthday party? Can you plan parties the guests just love? If so, this might be the idea for you! With this job, your clients will pay you to plan the parties food, activities, and decorations as well as, heling set up, helping serve snacks, and cleaning up.
What to Charge
It depends on how much you will be doing. Here is an example of pricing plans you could offer for your clients to choose from:
Party plan: $25
Set up and clean up: $25
Planning & help: $45
Tips & Tricks
Sell Personalized baked goods & Crafts
Do you like to knit? Sew? Craft? Make cakes? If so, this could be your thing! In this business, you have a list of things you can make (Cookies, necklaces, ex). Then people can take orders for a party or gift and personalize them. (What the cookie looks like, the bead colors, ex.) You can do this with slime, cakes, and more! Whatever you are good at works!
What to Charge
It depends on what you are selling. Here are some ideas:
24 Cookies: $8.00
1 Necklace: $1.00
1/2 Cup slime: $3.00
Crochet hats: $10.00
Advertising ideas:
Take pictures at Birthday parties, and small events
Do you love taking pictures? If so, try this! With this business, you charge less then a professional photographer. You are a more affordable option for people having smaller events, but still want pictures.
What to Charge
First, it depends on your skill and camera. Charge between $5-$25, but talk to your parents about if first.
Ideas for you Website
Sell facemasks or lip gloss
Do you like making skin care? You can use natural ingredients to make amazing bath bombs, lip gloss, and soaps. People love it when its vegan (no animals harmed in the making) and natural ingredients are used.
What to Charge
It varies a lot, but here are some ideas:
Lip gloss: $3.00
Soap: $5.00
6 bath bombs: $8.00
Face mask: $2.00
Recipes
Well, I hope this post gave you some ideas!
Sadie
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