While making money is a dream that everyone dreams with their eyes open, having to actually make an effort for it is hard, simply because you don’t know where to look. Teenagers are always raging over having the new trending products in their hands but within that little pocket money, it is hardly ever possible. So if you’re willing to get out of your comfort zone and actually want to make use of that boosting teenage energy to get what you want, here are a couple of ideas to explore:
Freelancing
One skill highly in-demand is content writing. No complex literary skills are required for this and almost most individuals are capable to earn through it. Freelance websites such as Upwork, Guru, etc. offer a huge range of work opportunities even apart from writing. Whatever field you are interested in, bet there’s a company looking out for a freelancer there too.
Selling Merch Online
Designing your own t-shirts and selling them is another source to earn. Various online platforms allow you to do so, for example, Cafepress and Teespring. While a little percentage of the actual price is deducted by these platforms on every order as a charging a fee for the site, the rest would be yours.
Self-Publishing Books
Writers usually have to go through a long list of struggles before finally finding a publisher. But in today’s world, every problem has a solution. You can write eBooks of whatever genre you like and earn from your writing talent. CreateSpace and Amazon both allow you to self-publish your books. Many of today’s known writers are actually self-published, for example, Rupi Kaur.
Virtual Assistance
Blog management, managing emails, database management, and research on different topics are all part of the job description for being a virtual assistant. If you have a grip on managing different skills and can work well under time constraints, do consider. It pays well as well as adds to your professional career training.
Photography
If you’re a big fan of clicking pictures and capturing the most beautiful moments or have a collection of such pictures laying around, sell them and earn. The digital platform is flooded with images from all over the globe. Shutterstock is the most known site for selling and buying digital photos and videos. Definitely try your luck there.
Etsy Shops
If you have a crafty skill, why not earn through it? Etsy provides a huge platform to its audience for buying and selling all sorts of goods, be it jewelry, toys, crafted items, toys, clothing, and whatnot. The possibilities are endless, so it’s better to put your skills to trial and earn away.
Babysitting
This is the most common and popular teen job there is to make an extra couple of bucks. Try offering to look after your relatives and neighbors’ children. That’s how you’ll snowball into the “babysitting business”.
Tutoring
A basic way to earn when in school is to use the school course itself. Try offering tutoring lessons to your batch mates or juniors on any subject you feel you are good at. Helping others learn might not only benefit them but also help you keep a much stronger understanding of the course. Who knows might you might just find yourself a career in teaching!
