Hello reader, let me introduce myself Attention, Wokingham Borough aspiring

I’m James, I’m 14 and live near Wokingham. I was given an opportunity to write for My Wokingham teenagers.

I feel I’m not alone in wondering how to finance my next purchase independent of the family purse. So that begs the question, what is the best side-hustle for teens?

Some of my ideas:

1. The classic Lemonade stand. Once you’ve nailed the recipe, it’s up to marketing. You have to sell that lemonade and while being under 18 may help you on a sympathy level, you have to get your customers. A small investment to pay for the ingredients pays off later.

2. Odd jobs. While the work may be hard and the reward may not be massive, everyone is capable of doing something worth at least £10. So once you’ve found your odd job niche, the cash will start rolling in as your expertise increases, so it’s important not to give up.

3. (My personal favorite) Busking! In my opinion, this is the easiest way to make money as a young person. You only need some courage and time to succeed. Sympathy is also a huge factor as well as what you play. Once in the Bull Ring, Birmingham, I made just shy of £200 in 30 mins, so give it a try.

There’s a long summer ahead of us, so put your talents to use!

James

teenage writers!

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