How to Sell Lemonade

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Setting up a lemonade stand is an all-American profit maker for kids. Here's how to make the best of the business.

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Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

Poster Paints
Tables
Ice
Lemonades
Napkins
Paper Cups
Money Boxes
Poster Boards

Step1

Plan ahead. Find a spot where there is lots of foot traffic and aim for a warm day.

Step2

Make signs. Advertise the location of your stand and the date and time you will be selling lemonade. Put several signs up in the neighborhood and save a big one to put on the stand or table that you will be selling from.

Step3

Get change. Depending on the price of your lemonade, lots of quarters and several dollar bills are a good idea.

Step4

Buy supplies: lots of lemonade, a container for the lemonade, cups, napkins and ice. You should also have a trash can for used cups and napkins.

Step5

Make lemonade from a frozen can or fresh from lemons.

Step6

Put lemonade in a large container. Make sure the container isn't too big for you to carry.

Step7

Set up your stand or table. Be sure to attach your sign and to have some chairs for you and any helpers to sit on.

Step8

Stock the stand with your supplies and the lemonade. Use a box for your money.

Step9

Be a salesperson. When people go by, call out, "Fresh lemonade!" or "Get your ice-cold lemonade here!"

Step10

Refill lemonade container as needed.

Tips & Warnings

It's always best to sell lemonade with a friend. That way, one of you will be free to get more lemonade, stock the ice, cups or napkins, or empty the trash can while the other minds the money.
Be sure to ask customers whether they want lots of ice or just a little.
Be sure to ask whether it's okay for you to sell lemonade in your chosen location. Ask the property or store owner, if your location is not on your property.
Never leave your cash box unattended.

Comments

alan17 said

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on 3/11/2008 Sounds great ! Save me about a gallon or so ! Amy

alan17 said

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on 3/11/2008 Sounds like a good plan Carmen ! Save me about a gallon or so. Love Amy

LolaGirl said

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on 6/29/2007 Make It Creative!-make your lemonade stand look eye popping and creative by tying balloons to table legs or the back of chairs. Another tip is to sell yummy treats like cookies or popsicles - (make sure to put them in a cooler!) You can also cut a coin slot in the lid of a coffe can and write "Tips Greatly Appreciated" or some other message on it-a GREAT way to collect some spare quarters and dimes!!!

Anonymous said

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on 8/18/2006 As always, work with a friend. It also helps if you are doing a live commercial. Have a friend go somewhere that is a little away from the stand. Make sure they have a jump rope, bike, etc. Then have that person come across your lemonade stand. Then, have them take out (the amount of money you are charging for lemonade) out of their pocket. Have them 'buy' some lemonade. While they are drinking it have them nodding and having a thumbs up. Make sure a car is driving by. That way, people will think that they lemonade is very good.

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on 8/8/2006 If your stand is in your yard near plants, make sure there are no bees or other bugs around. Bugs might get in the lemonade and bees are attracted to the color yellow; so watch out for these stingers.

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