How do you make money at the age of 13?

November 16, 2010 5:31pm CST
I can never find ways to make money to tell my younger friends, or for myself at that matter. I can not find a normal job and need 1000 dollars for a new laptop. Does anyon e have any advice
6 responses
• Philippines
17 Nov 10
hi! maybe put up a little lemonade juice store just outside your home.... you can set up with just a table. ask your friends to help you, it will be more enjoying with friends. or sell those old things you wont be needing anymore at a lower price. if you have a baby in the family, ask your mom if you could help to look after him, but ask her to pay you even a little. convince her that nanny is more expensive than your service. if you want you can also try being a shoeboy.... must start in your neighbourhood first. spread in to your neighbours that youre cleaning and polishing shoes by posting something outside your house.. i think that could also help... anyway good luck to you, hope you earn more for your new laptop!
@tonyllenium (6252)
• Italy
17 Nov 10
there are some little works for really youn people..or teenagers that want gain some money as well..surely in amny cases they are low quality jobs...as you can help with luggages in little hotel..or you can distribute some products,brochures or newspapers on public places...something like that..
• Philippines
17 Nov 10
i make money by selling vegetables grown in my parent garden and I also cook candied or anything sweet which I sold to my classmates this help as added sources of my allowance. In case i could not sell them I just help in my mother or father in running errands and they give me money in return. that I could think of making money since age of 13 still a minor but you could have work as long as you have the appropriate permit and with your parent consent some business establishment require it before hiring a minor..
@maezee (41996)
• United States
17 Nov 10
You could try doing things like raking lawns, shoveling, and babysitting for friends/family/neighbors. Maybe you could ask your parents for an allowance, if you do things around the house. Save money that you get from birthdays and holidays (gifts) and let it pool up until you have a substantial amount. Good luck!
@angelic123 (1108)
• United States
17 Nov 10
I will suggest to be a news paperboy. Or if you know how to bake. Bake cookies and sell it to your friend, relatives, your mom's friend or anybody.
16 Nov 10
That's hard because labor laws preclude employers employing school age workers, you could try cleaning cars in your neighbourhood or starting a paper round, or setting up a stall and selling home made food and drink.