With the current global affairs, teenagers are quite in a rut right now. They are stuck at home, waiting for the pandemic to subside. However, some crafty teens have found amazing ways to earn money online. All you need is an internet-ready device and an internet connection, then you’re all set to earn some serious cash. Here are 10 ways teenagers can earn money online!
Search The Web
Let’s kick off the list with something quite unknown. Did you know that you could earn money by surfing the web? Sites such as Swagbucks would pay you just to do normal things on the internet. You will be paid points for participating in surveys, playing video games, watching videos, and reading short content. Once you accumulate enough points, you can exchange it for Amazon, Walmart, or Target gift cards.
Doesn’t sound too bad for literally surfing the web for money, right? Oh, and did we mention that membership is free?
Sell Food
If you have a knack for cooking and baking, you could try selling your homemade goods in your neighborhood. You could take advantage of public events to showcase the goodies you just made. If you are up to the challenge, you can scale your business up and try reaching a broader audience.
Run Errands
If you still can’t find a small job to help you buy things you want, you could try asking people if they have errands that need to be done. Busy families would be your best bet. Ask if they have laundry to be picked up, mail to be fetched, and other simple tasks they are willing to pay for.
Tutor Kids
Are you a Math Wizard? Or are you great in Natural Sciences? You could ask parents around your neighborhood if their children are struggling in school. Make sure you back your mouth up with the correct competencies to help children with their homework. If you get enough great reviews, maybe parents will start recommending you to other families.
Sell Your Designs
Being a talented graphic artist is really a profitable venture especially when you’re still young. You can start by creating art on your own and sell it online. If enough people notice you then you could begin doing commission work. This means that people would pay you to create artwork based on their specifications.
Excelling in this field would allow you to get noticed by bigger companies. Potentially increasing your earnings.
Sell Your Stuff
We’re pretty sure that you have stuff in your room that has not seen daylight in years. From clothes to old toys, you have a lot of things you could sell online. Platforms like Decluttr or eBay could help you make money from your old stuff. You can also start a traditional garage sale in front of your house!
Remember to give reasonable prices to the stuff you are selling. Not only will this earn you a lot of cash, but it would also allow quicker sales. A big tip we also recommend is to ask your parents if they have things they no longer need or want.
Be a Retail Worker
A lot of small retail stores have been reaching out to teens for possible employment. Usually, retail stores need teenagers who could man the cashier and keep the shelves stocked. Ask your local retail, clothing, home improvement, and big box stores if they need someone to man the register.
Be a Grocery Store Employee
Just like the one above, you could apply for a job in the local grocery store. They usually offer jobs such as cashier, baggers, cart handlers, and stock personnel. Whether you want to work with customers or behind the scenes, working at a grocery store would be a safe bet.
Get a Paper Route
Did you know that multi-billionaire, Warren Buffet, used to run a paper route? He made thousands of dollars weekly by selling newspapers and expiring magazine subscriptions. Just like him, you could be a newspaper delivery person. Contact your local press if they are in need of paper delivery personnel. A stern warning though, just like any other mail delivery service, paperboys are expected to deliver newspapers at odd hours of the day. You should also be ready to work in all types of weather.
Sell Your Products
Just like with food and artwork, you could also sell products that you made. If you are talented in making jewelry, arts and crafts, or any decorative projects; try exploring craigslist and eBay. Remember to price your products reasonable and make sure it covers your labor cost and raw material costs.
With the help of the internet, we’re pretty sure you’ll be able to earn cash in no time. If you wish to earn more, you can always extend your products from your neighborhood into other cities. Although , it needs careful planning and execution
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