Five Small Business Ideas For Teen Entrepreneurs
Tutor/coach(small business ideas)
You can probably make money off your extraordinary skills by instructing or coaching younger students or aspiring athletes if you excel in science class or are a free-throw dynamo on the basketball court.(small business ideas)
Private tutoring is anticipated to expand at an annual pace of over 8% and reach $218 billion by the end of 2027, according to a recent report from researchandmarkets.com. Tutors and coaches who work with individuals or small groups can create highly lucrative side enterprises in industries that are always in demand. Young athletes who wish to train with someone in advance of team tryouts, better their skills, or simply get outside for some enjoyable physical fitness in a safe, socially distant way will always be students who need continuing assistance or intensive study sessions before a large exam.
The secret is to concentrate on teaching the age groups you are most at ease with in the subjects or sports you are both actually excellent at and enjoy enough to do so while doing so. After that, you must spread the news. Try communicating with former teachers, coaches, and counselors from elementary or middle school who could be willing to suggest you by posting in local groups on social media.
Find out the going prices for private tutoring at payscale.com, and to increase your marketability as a tutor, think about becoming certified by the National Tutoring Association.
Babysitter(small business ideas)
A babysitting service might be a fantastic small business opportunity for folks who enjoy working with young children. Due to COVID, working parents have a larger need for high-quality, secure, and dependable childcare choices, and after COVID, many parents will hire babysitters for much-needed nights away. The good news is that you already have some experience because you were a youngster yourself. And chances are, you already know what makes a good babysitter—hopefully because you had one as a kid who set the bar high.
However, there are a number of significant and useful things you must understand about childcare and safety before parents can feel truly at ease leaving their children in your care. The American Red Cross offers training that teach infant and child CPR and first aid, as well as basic and advanced babysitting skills, for a reasonably low cost.
Hourly rates are often more lucrative than minimum wage positions for today’s well-prepared babysitters; nevertheless, pay rates vary by location and state. To determine what you may reasonably charge in your area, Care.com has created a guide to the average hourly rates by zip code.
Beauty artist
Makeup how-tos have evolved into an obsession into an art form thanks to the never-ending supply of entertaining and captivating video lessons that are available online. You might want to think about beginning your own makeup application business if you’re one of the many people who is hooked, developing some serious talents, and collecting primers, powders, and palettes. There is usually no shortage of special occasions, and attendees who want to appear extra spectacular for them, from children’s birthday parties to Sweet 16s, proms, local fashion displays, and theater productions.
While we wait for the post-pandemic party season, practice on yourself and any interested family members, keep up with those tutorials (and start sharing your own on social media), and seek for sales and other promotional opportunities to stock up on makeup artist necessities (think disposable applicators and other health- and safety-conscious alternatives).
The median hourly salary for entry-level and junior-level makeup artists in the United States, according to careerexplorer.com, is between $10.25 and just under $18 per hour. Try phoning regional salons to find out how much a professional makeup application costs, then establish your price, taking into consideration your age and experience accordingly. This is a great after-school side income idea without certification or any training.
Etsy vendor
Online markets like Etsy are fantastic locations to display and sell your individually crafted, one-of-a-kind, and customized goods if crafting is your thing. Everyone enjoys finding something novel, unique, and wow-worthy, from shoppers to collectors. And by “everyone,” we mean the estimated 44.2 million active Etsy consumers at present.
Crafts and craft materials, as well as handcrafted goods like invitations, jewelry, accessories, clothes, stickers, and digital prints, are some of the top-selling categories. It’s simple to start your own business, but parents must handle minors’ accounts. It is relatively cheap to start up at 20 cents each listing. Strong keywords, product descriptions, and pictures are some other success factors outside of originality.
Walking dogs
During COVID, dog adoptions and sales have skyrocketed. Anxiety and loneliness have been treated with furry friends. As a result, there is a substantial increase in demand for pet services and care.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics predicts that between 2019 and 2029, employment for animal caregivers will increase by 22%. Starting a dog-walking business could be a fantastic alternative to think about if you love dogs and consider dependability (in any weather), compassion, and patience among your best qualities.
There is almost any overhead, but you will need all-weather clothing, reflective apparel (if you are giving twilight hikes), and plenty of trash bags.
Check out this legalzoom.com advice for prospective dog walkers for more details on licensing requirements, insurance, and other factors.