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Teenagers are at no barrier to making money and there are a couple of ways teenagers can make decent money. The art of entrepreneurship is a great way to boost self-confidence and give them a platform to develop their talents.
There are certain ways teenagers can make money online and offline. Teach a skill. Teaching a skill or a talent that you are really good at is a good way of making money. There is someone out there wanting to get better at that skill you are so good at. E.g design skills, hairstyling skills e.t.c. It is easier making money from something you are good at. It becomes enjoyable and not stressful.
Organizing events. Helping adults to organize events then getting paid for being an assistant. For instance, organizing birthday parties for small children by being responsible for the fun games and decorations. Teenagers can make decent money from assisting in organizing events.


Phone services. Teenagers can help people with technology. As a teenager, you are likely more tech-savvy than some older ones. Help setting up phones, installing of applications, installing softwares, migrating files to a new device, replacing batteries, replacing cracked screens e.t.c and get paid. Ask around your neighborhood to see if anyone needs help. This should be in-the-know of the parents.
Tutor Friends. Pick a subject that you are really good at and you could be a tutor and get paid while tutoring. While tutoring, you also get refreshed and better on such topics even while making money on the side. Talk to your parents, guardians, friend’s parents if they know anyone who needs help and get your first tutoring job.
Sell your photos. Get paid for every download. List your photos for sale and earn passive income online. As a teenager, find your passion and if photography is your passion, you can take beautiful pictures, put it on sites for purchase and start to sell. This is an easy way to make money from what you love doing.
Wash cars. Washing of cars is another way to make money as a teenager. Tell people in your neighborhood. Tell your parents to inform their friends in the area. Wash cars and get paid. Ensure you do so diligently to enable referrals for more gigs.


Yard work. Working in the yard is one other fast way to make money. Most people always need a helping hand with labor and hard work such as mowing lawns, raking leaves, shoveling snow, weeding, watering plants, painting fences, scooping dog poop and so on. Therefore, it is easier to get these kind of offers. As a teenager, make use of your agile days and good strength to make decent money.


Rent out your stuff. Rental services is a good business to making decent money. You rent out items for a duration of time and still own the items, great deal! Some items you can consider for renting includes video games, books, sports goods like bike, scooter, skateboard, basketball and so on.

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