9 Ways Teens Can Make Money (2024)

Building your resume should start as early as possible, so why not start while in grade school?There are so many ways for teens to make money.

Not only that, there are tons of jobs out there that can be a great addition to their resume.

These jobs help build important life skills, and you’ll also get the chance to travel, live abroad, and meet people from all around the world.

Below are 7 ways teens can make money that will also build their resume.

#1 Sell printables on Etsy

Selling printables on Etsy is one of best side hustles out there because of how easy it is to get started.

People are earning between $100-$1000+ a month selling printables online (see their success stories here).

Benefits of selling printables:

• Don’t need previous experience
• Can turn into passive income
• Work from home + work as little or as many hours as you want

In thisfree training you’ll learn:

• Ideas for printables to make
• What you need to start an Etsy shop
• How to make sure you get sales on Etsy

As you can see below, making printables is a profitable side hustle! Julie earned over $20,000 in her spare time.

#2 Start a niche blog

I created this blog andmade over $80,000 in my senior year of college (that’s me in my first major feature by Forbes!).

If you’re wondering how I make money on this blog, it comes from:

• Affiliate marketing (someone clicks on my affiliate link and I get a commission)
• Sponsored posts
• Advertising
• Selling my own products (like my online course)

If you want to start a website but have questions like:

• What should my blog be about?
• How do I know what to write about?
• How soon can I start making money?

Take a free training on building a new PROFITABLE blog.

This free training teaches you how to create an income-producing website. You also learn the key mistakes to avoid if you’re a beginner.

#3 Freelance Writing

If you enjoy writing or it sounds like something you want to get into, consider freelance writing as a side gig.

This is something I’ve been doing for over 10 years now and I really like it. I get paid around $250/article and it’s relatively easy work.

Benefits of freelance writing:

• Work from home
• Take on as little or as many articles as you want
• As you gain experience, you can charge more
• Set your own hours and be your own boss

Learn how to make money from home as a freelance writer with the course Big Money Writer.

#4 Pinterest Virtual Assistant

A Pinterest Virtual Assistant is someone who manages a business’s profile on Pinterest.

Pinterest VA’s are in charge of tasks like creating new pins, scheduling pins, creating descriptions for pins, etc.

Benefits of being a Pinterest VA:

• Work from anywhere
• Set your own schedule
• Can make $500-$5,000+ a month
• Ability to quit your day job and do this full-time

Check out this free training here on how to become a Pinterest Virtual Assistant.

In the free training, you’ll learn:

• How to get started as a Pinterest VA right away
• Steps to take to start this business
• How to create a business plan based on how much you want to make

#5 Make dog treats at home

You can earn $1,000-$5,000 a month with a dog treat business.

This fun and flexible side hustle can not only replace your day job, but bring you tons of joy by getting to bake and work with dogs on a regular basis.

My friend Kristin runs a successful dog treat business from home. She even teaches others how to replicate her success.

Check out this free training and learn:

• Most popular dog treats to sell
• Where to sell dog treats
• How much to charge
• What you need to start a dog treat business

Below are a few examples of people making money in the dog treat business!

#6 Surveys

Surveys are a great way to make extra money when you need extra cash for groceries or gas.

To make money with surveys, all you do is:

• Fill out a quick profile sharing a little about you
• Start answering questions and giving your opinions

You can also earn money on survey sites by:

• Playing games
• Watching ads

The top survey sites are:

• Swagbucks
• Branded Surveys

#7 Salesforce Analyst

My friend Leila changed careers and recently got a job as a Salesforce Professional.

You can learn all about her experience here. She found her first job through a recruiter reaching out to her on LinkedIn, and now she’s earning $70,000+ at home with amazing benefits.

A Salesforce Professional is someone who is trained to improve business processes with something called Salesforce.

Fast facts about becoming a Salesforce Professional:

• Don’t need previous experience
• No college degree neded
• Tech job earning $70,000 in your first year

See if a Salesforce career is right for you by taking the free 5 Day Salesforce Challenge.

#8 Babysitter or Nanny

Care.com is a job board specifically for babysitters and nannies.

I’ve personally found many jobs through Care.com, ranging from date nights to long-term jobs.

Note, that there are hundreds if not thousands of other people listed on this website trying to find a job.

You have to do your work to make yourself stand out.

Have previous babysitting employers or families leave a review for you on the website.

Pay for the extensive background check, and upload an introductory video of yourself. This will make sure you stand out and get chosen over others.

#9 Dog Walker

Do you love animals? Make use of it! Dog walking is a great way to make extra money and stay active.

I was a dog walker with Rover for a long time and it was an amazing experience.

Just like I said with Care.com, you also need to make your profile stand out on Rover.

I made sure to list my rates lower than everyone else’s in the beginning.

This allowed me to build up my clientele and references.

Dog owners want to see as many references as possible – so make sure you have people leave a review for you on your Rover profile.

Do you have any other ways teens can make money? Where did you work in high school?

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