Church Foundation Repair Houston

Frequently Asked Questions

1. QUESTION:
   How can I make money fast?
   Any ideas? Things you have done?
   I need money to pay back, even though I don’t need to give back the money!

   Something that I can juggle after school maybe!!!

   Thank you in advance!

   • ANSWER:
     Well, it’s hard to answer without a little more details such as your age and skills and whether you are seeking a long-term or short-term situation so I’ll be addressing the issues with some prefaces.

     If you are over legal age to work in your state, talk to your school about two things: (a) work permit; and (b) a program called Distributive Education that will help you find jobs and give school credit besides your income. It may not be operational in your state but worth asking about.

     If you are under legal age for employment in your state, you’ll have to work for yourself. This is a good thing because you can set your own hours and rate of pay. Your options are to sell products (except alcohol, tobacco or firearms) or provide services (certain restrictions apply locally and nationally).

     If you are looking for a temporary thing and of legal age, check out temporary agencies for factory work, part-time office work, etc. It’s worth making a few phone calls. Don’t waste your time or theirs if you are under age.

     Get your parents on board to help you if you are interested in your own business. For example you may wish to sell online or make and sell crafts or food items or run an errand running business for the elderly or disabled. Make sure you and your parents take extra care for your safety and legal issues like getting permits where needed and not getting into dangerous types of door-to-door sales or what seems like an usual babysitting situation in which you don’t meet the kids, etc. Working a buddy system with friends can also help you both earn money and watch out for each other.

     There are a number of books written for teens and tweens available at your library. I am reading one called “Fast Cash for Kids” to help others with the kind of request you are asking. Your question has been asked and answered over and over and over so check the archives here on Answers for what could be the perfect answer for you.

     There are various organizations that work with teen entrepreneurs. Do a google search (ooops, yahoo search) for:

     National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship
     Junior Achievement
     Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation (Univ of Houston)
     Millionaire Blueprints Magazine Teens

     and other keywords relating to teens, entrepreneurs, young people, money, etc.

     Your age will be an asset to you in creating a business that you’ll be proud of. Keep in mind that your objective is to find a need and fill it.

     You can set up a recycling center for local families and businesses, clean spaces like attics or basements or storage areas, host yard sales, sell on Ebay, wash windows, babysit, wash and vacuum cars, write a newsletter, sell pet toys, open a local candy shop, sell toys, repair and sell bicycles or skateboards, sell video games or computer software, teach or tutor subjects of interest to younger and/or older people, design websites for small businesses, research and sell information for students, and/or so much more.

     Once you discover your talents, you can create a reputable business whether part-time, full-time, short-term or long-term. It’s up to you.

     Did you know that Oprah Winfrey was paid 0 to speak at a church group … when she was 12!!!

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