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Can’t get a job yet? No problem. Check out these 14 side hustles for teens.
11 ways teens could make money
- Selling second-hand clothes
- Making jewellery
- Social media manager
- Sign up to paid surveys
- Become an influencer
- Livestream on Twitch
- Washing cars
- Tutoring
- Delivering papers
- Dog walking
- Working in a shop
Money-making ideas
So much to do, so little cash. But don’t worry. There’s loads of ways you could make money as a teenager.
Selling second-hand clothes
- Wardrobe overflowing? Grown out stuff? Sell it onlineand see how much you can make. TryDepop,VintedoreBay.
Making jewellery
- Turn those friendship bracelets into paper. If you can make enough items and market them well on social media, then this could be for you. TryEtsy.
Social media manager
- Could you make TikToks for a local business? Or run their socials? Ask around and see who needs help. There could be good money in it.
Sign up to paid surveys
- You could get a small payment for each survey you complete – usually up to £1. You could even do it while you’re watching Netflix. Check outOpinionPanel.
Become an influencer
- Got a load of followers? Like free stuff? Got unique takes on the world and life in 2023? This could be for you.
Livestream on Twitch
- Love gaming? Enjoy livestreaming? Twitch streamers can earn money from donations, merchandise sales, brand deals, subscriptions, andTwitchbits. It takes time to build a following but could be lucrative.
Washing cars
- Grab a bucket and sponge and see who needs their car cleaning locally.
Tutoring
- Done well in your exams? Ask your school if they’d advertise your services to parents in the year below.
Delivering papers
- Read all about it. Could be the perfect before or after school gig.
Dog walking
- You could earn around £10/hour walking someone’s prized pooch.
Babysitting
- Responsible? Sensible? Got young siblings you’ve already looked after? You could be a babysitter.
Working in a shop
- If you’re 13 or older you could get a part time job. You can work a max of 12 hours per week during term time and 25 hours per week during the holidays.
How to start a business as a teenager
Got a business idea? Don’t wait. These young entrepreneurs started their empires early. So could you.
Meet the jeweller: Leah Sigsworth
At 18, Leah damaged someone's car and needed to pay for repairs. Fast. So she started a jewellery business with just £20. A video went viral and she now sells her designs worldwide.
The Trainer Customiser: Matthew Burgess
When Matt failed his GCSEs, he decided to start his own business. Passionate about trainers, he sold his first pair of customised sneakers for £25 to a classmate. They now go now for hundreds and last year a pair sold at auction for £10k.
Did you know?
Three-quarters (76%) of generation Z have a side hustle, more than any other generation. The most popular side hustle is selling clothes online.
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