15 Business Ideas for Teens

Are you an American teen who spends more than seven hours a day scrolling feeds on social media accounts? We haven’t calculated this figure; it is the 2019 Common Sense Census that says about the screen-usage patterns of American teenagers. YouTube, Snapchat, and TikTok are the most popular social media apps by the adolescent population in the United States. 

We do not blame your habits, but you have two options: you could be the average American teen who spends a most portion of his day doing mindless scrolling. You could be the extraordinary American teen who envisions his future and steps forward to set up his business venture. 

The second option sounds too ambitious to most of you, but you will realise that it is the best one for you. You are young, and error-making will be a common trait in your venture, but as you learn during the process, you will build your business empire when you hit your 20s. There is no wrong in experimenting rather than checking what others are doing on their vacations or who’s been over whom. 

Gear up and take the first step towards your goals by setting up a venture with the help of any of the following ideas. 

List of 15 Profitable and Easy to Start Business Ideas for Teenagers

1. Become a Social Media Influencer

You love browsing social media then why not create a social media page about anything related to your hobby and gain followers? By doing this, you can promote products related to your niche in your page and earn commission. If you are interested in anything such as fashion, healthcare, fitness, travel or technology then create a page and grow your audience. After that you can monetise your page using various techniques. This is most profitable easy to start business for teens out there.

2. Create an Online Store

As a teenager, you can easily start your own e-commerce business and you do not have to worry about the technology behind running an online store. You can use platforms like Shopify to build your store without having technical knowledge. All you have to do is select few products and list them on Shopify. And then, promote your store with the help of social media.

3. Start a Blog

Blogging is one of the most easiest way to make money online and it does not require any experience. All you have to do is to create a blog and start posting article to it. make sure that you select a topic in which you have interest. Something related to your hobby will be a good selection. Post articles continue for 3 to 4 months and you will start getting visitors organically through Google search. You can monetise your blog using Google Adsense.

4. A Lawn Care Business

If you live in the suburbs where people love taking care of their lawns, you could help them by spending some time on your weekends. It is a bit arduous job as it will require you to make a physical effort in mowing, weeding, and removing the dump of the lawn. But if you want to utilize your summer vacations or springtime, it is the best thing to do. 

If you already know how to mow a lawn as you have been doing it for your own house, then you must have the necessary skills. You can ask your parents for a few tips on lawn care, and they will be glad to share them with you. You could approach your neighbors that you have opened up a tiny business, and there is a high possibility that they will hire you. 

5. Baby-Sitting or Child Care Services 

Teenagers, particularly girls, have been known to take care of children, and they earn pretty well by providing their services for a few hours a day. Busy parents will surely need you as they have to do the chores or attend a party without leaving their child in the hands of a stranger. If you live in the neighborhood or are a known person, it is an added advantage. 

We know the child care business has been a successful business idea and has been passed through generations (thanks to the Hollywood movies that have been made on this concept), but you could be a kind caretaker for the kid. You could be more reliable, trustworthy, and play with the child without checking your phone or chatting with your friends. A little bit of dedication will be effective in this case. 

If you want to stand out amongst your baby-sitter-friends, you can attend a few local classes on childcare (some are even for free and meant for teenagers like you). It will be a value-addition to your CV, and you will be seen as a credible person. 

6. Become a Dog Walker

It is okay not to be comfortable around children, and many of you might have dropped the popular idea in the first instance. But if you are comfortable with animals and had a dog in the past or still have one, you could be a dog walker or pet-sit for the dogs in your neighborhood. Pet parents pay very well to the caretakers, don’t worry about the money at all. 

Moreover, if you love animals and are fascinated by furry creatures, and want to adopt a morning routine by walking dogs, this is a great venture. You can even sit for the pets at their home when the parents are not around. You don’t have to carry anything; the pet parents are conscious of what their pets need, and they will provide you with dog treats and toys. 

This business is good for those who want to avoid sleeping in the morning and get some movement by walking the dogs. Moreover, if you have free time on weekends and spend nowhere but at friends’ house playing video games, the lovely pets could help you enjoy quality time and earn money as well. 

7. Sell Hand-made Decor Items

If art is your thing and people love the décor pieces you make, you ought to spread it. The best aspect about this business is that it won’t limit your spread; you can even go online and sell your art to people living in other states. You can create murals or pillow covers or lamps, the thing in which you are specialized and love to do. 

It depends on your availability and preferences whether you want to keep it local (to balance your study hours) or go online. This business idea is the foundation for becoming a full-time artist, and a creative kid shouldn’t be refraining from starting a venture. Beat your fears, seek support from your family and get into this business idea at least for a few hours a day. 

8. Sell Scented Candles or Organic Soaps

People love candles these days; it is a part of self-care regimes and also a décor piece. If you have recently learned the art of candle-making, you can come up with exciting ideas and sell the customized candles to your customers. It is also an excellent gift idea, and you can collaborate with a gift shop for this. 

Similarly, if you have attended an organic soap-making class, why not try to do it for money. You can approach your friends and relatives with a few samples. If they love it, they will certainly buy it from you in the future. 

9. Run Errands for Elderly People

If you want to create a business but not just for money, you also wish to be compassionate towards people; then you can help them run errands. In addition, elderly people would love to seek your services, and you can buy groceries, daily essentials, and medical supplies for them for a nominal charge. 

You will also develop connections with them as you interact with them regularly. If you have a bicycle or a vehicle, it will be great to save time and energy. You can also contact those who are home-bound and cannot step out due to any disability or other reasons. You won’t need any specialized talent for this; just be humble and prompt. 

10. Open a Video Game Center

You don’t have to always be a nerd to start a business. You can still play games or have something in a video gaming field. A video game center is a lucrative idea, provided you have enough space for it in your basement or at another place. You can get a lot of teen customers to your place. A variety of other options include renting video games, cartridges, and others. 

Someone might doubt whether it is allowed to open a video game center by a teen or not. But if you check the rule, it is pretty safe to do so. 

11. Start a Teen Magazine Online

Expressing your idea through writing is an excellent way to channelize your energies, but you can also earn some money by starting a teen-specific magazine or blog online. You don’t have to be a know-it-all or a problem resolver to open a blog. Just focus on teen issues and what matters the most or talk about fashion or technology, and you will be doing very well. 

AdSense will help you earn money, but it will take time to seek an audience for your blog. Just keep writing. The magazine is also a good idea (online medium), and your fellow students could be your first subscribers. You can invite other students to contribute to your magazine with articles, graphics, informative pieces, and so on. 

12. Open a Book Club

Another nerdy idea but an exciting one, a book club is for those who love to talk about books for hours. You can ask for a small membership from your prospective members and assign a day and time for the book club meetings. You can have discussions, book exchange programs and contests, and thematic days in your club. You can conduct it at your place or contact the nearest book café or library in your neighborhood. 

13. Become a Home Tutor

Teaching kids is a printable venture, and it will be a valuable skill for you if you love teaching and interacting with others. You can brush up your knowledge while you earn money on the side. Moreover, it won’t interfere with your studies. Yes, online tutoring is a feasible option in the digital age. Holidays, weekends, or evenings are a good time to spend your time teaching kids or high school students. 

Briefly, a nerd or an active teen, you have ample business ideas to start with and earn money. But ensure that you do not divert from your studies and set a proper routine. Seek permission from your parents and share your ideas with them. 

14. Start Flipping Business

Flipping business is all about buying anything in low price and sell it to other people in higher price. You can start domain name flipping, website flipping, car and bike flipping, house flipping etc. Many teenagers are doing website and domain name flipping business and making huge profits. Start early and do some research on this topic.

15. A Man with A Van Business

You can easily start movers and packers business and help students in shifting from college campus to other locations. Your target audience is huge in this business, you need to advertise your service in the locality where you think is good. Highly demographics targeted ads on Instagram will produce good results in this business.

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