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How to make money online as a teenager

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11 ways teens could make money

Selling second-hand clothes
Making jewellery
Social media manager
Sign up to paid surveys
Become an influencer
Livestream on Twitch
Washing cars
Tutoring
Delivering papers
Dog walking
Working in a shop

Money-making ideas

So much to do, so little cash. But don’t worry. There’s loads of ways you could make money as a teenager.

Online money–making opportunities for teens

Selling second-hand clothes

Wardrobe overflowing? Grown out stuff? Sell it online and see how much you can make. Try Depop, Vinted or eBay.

Making jewellery

Turn those friendship bracelets into paper. If you can make enough items and market them well on social media, then this could be for you. Try Etsy.

Social media manager

Could you make TikToks for a local business? Or run their socials? Ask around and see who needs help. There could be good money in it.

Sign up to paid surveys

You could get a small payment for each survey you complete – usually up to £1. You could even do it while you’re watching Netflix. Check out Opinion Panel.

Become an influencer

Got a load of followers? Like free stuff? Got unique takes on the world and life in 2023? This could be for you.

Livestream on Twitch

Love gaming? Enjoy livestreaming? Twitch streamers can earn money from donations, merchandise sales, brand deals, subscriptions, and Twitch bits. It takes time to build a following but could be lucrative.

Use your skills to make money

Washing cars

Grab a bucket and sponge and see who needs their car cleaning locally.

Tutoring

Done well in your exams? Ask your school if they’d advertise your services to parents in the year below.

Delivering papers

Read all about it. Could be the perfect before or after school gig.

Dog walking

You could earn around £10/hour walking someone’s prized pooch.

Babysitting

Responsible? Sensible? Got young siblings you’ve already looked after? You could be a babysitter.

Working in a shop

If you’re 13 or older you could get a part time job. You can work a max of 12 hours per week during term time and 25 hours per week during the holidays.

How to start a business as a teenager

Got a business idea? Don’t wait. These young entrepreneurs started their empires early. So could you.

Meet the jeweller: Leah Sigsworth

At 18, Leah damaged someone's car and needed to pay for repairs. Fast. So she started a jewellery business with just £20. A video went viral and she now sells her designs worldwide.

Sparkle with Leah

The Trainer Customiser: Matthew Burgess

When Matt failed his GCSEs, he decided to start his own business. Passionate about trainers, he sold his first pair of customised sneakers for £25 to a classmate. They now go now for hundreds and last year a pair sold at auction for £10k.

Kick start your business

Did you know?

Three-quarters (76%) of generation Z have a side hustle, more than any other generation. The most popular side hustle is selling clothes online.

Source: Side hustle statistics by Finder (2023).

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