How Can I Make Money If I'm Only 13?

Mowing people's lawns for them is a classic way to make some extra pocket money.

There are tons of ways to make a little extra cash, even if you are young as thirteen and can't find a "real" job. In reality, there are so many little chores that adults would rather pay ten bucks or more for you to do than do themselves. When you want to make extra money, no matter how you decide to do it, the key is to stay organized enough to ensure that you make the most of your time and earn your effort's worth.

Instructions

1. Decide on what your main operation will be that you will use to make the money. Depending on your experience and what you are comfortable with, you can offer pet sitting services, babysitting services, yard work, car washing, or even refreshments in the form of baked goods or a lemonade stand.

2. Create a list of all the potential clients you can think of. Make sure to list all your family friends, including your parent's coworkers and even relatives that live in your area. Add your closest friends' parents.

3. Create mini fliers to use as business cards, either by hand or on the computer. List your name, contact information, and service/services offered. List your prices on the cards so that there is no questions when you are contacted, and appointments can be made right off the bat.

4. Hand out the fliers to everyone on your list, making sure to give them extras so that they can hand them out to other people who may be interested in your services.

5. Perform each job using honest effort to produce quality results. The better you are at what you do, the more highly recommended you will come to your hopeful future clients.

Tips & Warnings

• Never give out your personal information to strangers.

References

• Money Instructor: Ways for Kids to Make Money
• Moola Days: 9 Ways for Kids to Make Money