How can a 14 year old make money? (see description)

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I am 14 years old. I live on a farm near a small rural town, with few jobs available nearby. This past summer I detassled corn and made $8.00 an hour, which is pretty good for a first job. But now with school I have little time for a job, especially since I cannot drive by myself. I would really like to make some money so I can buy an Xbox and Kinect. But knowing my parents I will be paying for at least 90% of it.

Possible Ideas: 1) My dad is an financial accountant, I would like to (with his supervision and guidance, but my money) buy stock in a company and hopefully make some money there by selling it after a time.

2) When I was younger I raised calves for 4H and when I sold them I made a couple hundred dollars. (not bad for a 5th grader) I am considering buying some calves again, raising them, and selling them.

3) I am very computer literate. (not bad for a farmboy of course) I have heard of people making money from online services like Google Ads, TrailPay, and surveys (oh, and are those surveys scams?). My friends and I also like to program, and are considering selling some of our creations.

Any Advice / Ideas?

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asked Nov 07 '10 at 00:09

iGeek3
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(Nov 07 '10 at 09:14) TheTechDude

Can I just point out that you are 14 here and you are 20 years old on your profile.. Please either be 14 or 20 :)

(Nov 08 '10 at 13:54) thecomputergeek01

danish, was that required? Are you an admin?

(Nov 08 '10 at 14:11) Tim Fontana

No. This is very complicating when people say things like this and I just want to get my word through out to the people.

(Nov 08 '10 at 14:56) thecomputergeek01

And sometimes the Admins can't get round to these questions. I am just helping them out.

(Nov 08 '10 at 14:56) thecomputergeek01

Sorry about that. I am so used to lying about my age online from when I was 11 and 12, but since I'm over 13 now I don't have to anymore.

(Nov 08 '10 at 18:04) iGeek3

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6	Lemonade Stand would be a good idea answered Nov 07 '10 at 09:50 jpross123 (suspended) That would be good, but I don't live in town, and the towns near me are sleepy, quiet, and slow. I would look pretty funny trying to sell lemonade. But thank you! (Nov 08 '10 at 18:05) iGeek3

4	Find out what you do not need, and go to Craigslist The end :) answered Nov 07 '10 at 13:05 jpross123 (suspended) I think I'll try that. Thanks! (Nov 08 '10 at 18:06) iGeek3

First of all, you need to find out what you are good at
Secondly, you need a way to advertise your business/service
Third, you need to assess who your target demographic is
Fourth, Make a website/forum so that your costumers have a central location to contact you
Fifth, you need to make sure you plan out ahead of time what your business plan is
Last, stay positive and remember that there will be ups and downs

answered Nov 07 '10 at 13:03

YamazaruNinja
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Good idea- if I ever go pro at making/doing something I'll have to remember this list.

(Nov 08 '10 at 18:08) iGeek3

You say you like to program - I know not everyone is a fan of App store models etc, but programming/submitting Apps are not location dependant etc

Maybe try come up with some good App ideas and see where it goes?

answered Nov 07 '10 at 01:27

Uelogy
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Hey thanks- I will definitely consider this.

(Nov 08 '10 at 18:06) iGeek3

try making handmade stuff or make some of those little projects on instructables like those altoids tin things and sell them(Ebay is probably good)

answered Nov 07 '10 at 01:29

popman
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Something I have never thought of- I bet it would work! Thanks!

(Nov 08 '10 at 18:07) iGeek3

you're welcome but also you could write your address on money and see if it gets sent to you.

(Nov 08 '10 at 18:26) popman

Is it so hard for you to raise $30 that you have to ask on a QA site?

answered Nov 07 '10 at 00:44

Victor
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Why not? It's a questions and answers site after all.... :/

(Nov 07 '10 at 00:49) Gabriel B

@Victor enjoy belittling people asking for help much?

(Nov 07 '10 at 01:23) Uelogy

wow, nice pick on a 14 year old kid. Very mature, i really hope you aren't over the age of 20 if so you are truly a sad little man with obviously a very low self esteem problem and from your psychological profile you feel the need to mock a 14 year old kid because of your own inadequacies.

(Nov 07 '10 at 09:47) synaptiv

Well, it IS a Q&A site. I was hoping to find some A for my Q, or at least some ideas.

(Nov 08 '10 at 18:09) iGeek3

0	How about buying things you know friends and family will want in bulk from ebay or other auction sites and seel them on, I just got 10 leather wallets for £7.09 which I should be able to sell on. answered Nov 07 '10 at 13:57 markd12 3.6k●91●114●152

0	Ask around. Its fall time. neighbors and old people will pay you to rake leaves. If you are lucky ask at statrbucks or something. Also ask Chris. go ahead and email him. he will pay you to write blogs. Make sure you email him though. answered Nov 08 '10 at 19:45 nirmalpatel97 (suspended)

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