Remember to always be reliable so you can gain a great reputation and get hired by more families.
Red Cross centers are the most trusted in babysitter training. More people will want to hire you if you have been trained to be safe and reliable. [2] X Research source
Ask for no more than $10 per session, and make sure you’re teaching them correctly and patiently.
Giving music lessons can be very lucrative because it can take many lessons to teach someone how to play an instrument.
Ask your parents, relatives, or neighbors if they need help at their work filling papers, making copies, or cleaning. Depending on your age, there are laws that restrict you from working too many hours in a day or week. Check the US department of labor website to learn about the maximum number of hours you can work and the places you are allowed to work. [4] X Research source
Be at least 15 years of age[7] X Research source Be able to tread water for two minutes[8] X Research source Be able to dive to a depth of seven to ten feet[9] X Research source
Try planting flowers in the spring. Try mowing lawns in the summer. Try raking leaves in the fall. Try shoveling snow from your neighbors’ sidewalks and driveways in the winter.
Set up an account on Etsy to showcase your merchandise, and expand your customer base. Let your parents know you would like to set up an Etsy account, and ask them to help you set up a PayPal account so you can successfully sell your goods. See if you can sell your merchandise at local craft fairs or garage sales.
Be sure to always check with your parents before trying to sell any of your clothes or belongings. If you get permission from your parents, then you can try selling your clothes.
Remember to ask your parents if you are allowed to sell your things. See if your parents have things they want to sell, so you can sell your stuff together.