5 Ways to Make Money this summer with Little to No Money

Summer is just around the corner and with no school or homework it’s a great time to make extra cash. There are many ways you can make money without having to invest a large sum of money in order to get started. Here are a few ideas on ways you can make money this summer.

Babysitting- If you love little kids or want to be a teacher one day, you can earn extra experience with children smaller than yourself by offering to babysit for friends, family, and neighbors. For an hourly fee ,you can charge customers for your services and as long as you can prove to be reliable and responsible you will have loyal customers. You can also up your credentials by taking a babysitting course. The Red Cross offers a babysitting course for a minimum cost.

Dog Walking- Dog walking is a chore that many busy professional who work long hours would love to delegate. It is also a service that is helpful to people who travel often or families who are going on vacation. Dog walkers charge their customers anywhere from $10 to $20 an hour. As long as you have a love for dogs not much else is required.

Online store- Your smart-phone is a great way to make extra cash for free. You can sell your gently use, clothes, shoes and other items via your social media. Instead of just taking selfies, take pictures of items you no longer want and setup a Paypal account and start earning extra money.

Freelance Writing- If you love writing then creating articles and blog post for websites would be a great way to earn money. The pay for freelancing varies per project, but it can be a lucrative way to earn money.

Yard work- Yard work is something that most people are not excited to do and often hire someone else to do it. We love the way David Shands from Sleep is 4 Suckers explains how yard work can turn into a money making business. Check out his youtube video.

*Please note that when starting a new business we advise that you get parental permission first.*