How to Start and Run a Lemonade Stand
Lemonade stands are quintessential summertime projects for budding entrepreneurs. If your future salesman wants to set up one of these moneymakers this year to earn extra cash, he'll need a plan of action. Parents can assist but need to let their little ones take the main lead on lemonade stand businesses.
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Things You'll Need
- Water
- Sugar
- Knife
- Lemons
- Pitcher
- Paper or plastic cups
- Poster board
- Paint or markers
- Booth or table
Instructions
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Setting Up
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Make lemonade. Begin by combining 4 cups of cold water and 1 cup of sugar in a pitcher. Stir the mixture thoroughly, and cut a lemon into cartwheel slices. Add the round slices to the pitcher for 6 cups of lemonade.
Decide on a fair market price for your lemonade by the cup. For example, you can charge 25 cents for small cups that hold 3 oz., 50 cents for medium cups that hold 9 oz. and $1 for 16-oz. cups.
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Build your lemonade stand. You can build one out of cardboard or wood, or simply use a card table. Make sure there's room for your lemonade pitcher and cups, as well as a place to hang your sign.
Choose a sales location on your property that has the most passerby traffic. For example, you may choose a spot that faces a busy main street where bikers and joggers pass by on a regular basis.
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Create your sign with a piece of poster board and markers or paint. The main message on your sign should be "Lemonade for Sale" and your price per cup. Black paint or marker on a white poster board is a good contrast that makes it easy for potential customers to see while passing. For more creativity, draw yellow lemons or a pitcher of lemonade on your sign.
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Get change for customers ready before you open up your booth. Have plenty of quarters and dollar bills.
Running the Stand
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Smile at prospective customers and wave at people who pass by the stand. Shout, "Lemonade for sale!" or "Cool off with some fresh lemonade!" when people go by.
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Greet customers by saying, "Good morning/afternoon ma'am/sir. Would you like a cup of fresh lemonade today?"
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Always thank your customers and ask them to tell their friends about your stand.
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Tips & Warnings
Sell baked goods, such as cookies, to complement your lemonade.
Always ask your parents before you start this type of business.
Never leave your stand with a stranger.
References
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