What kind of business/job could an 11 yr old take up this summer?

An 11 yr old girl wants to make money this summer. What are good types of businesses other than lemonade stands or babysitting (not the obvious ones) Or a summer job? Could work with friends or 12 yr old brother?

P.S. In hawaii

Here is a short list of summer jobs which you can create to generate income:

1. Learn calligraphy so that you can provide handwritten invitations and thank you notes to prospective wedding parties, birthday celebrations, etc. Seek out clients through wedding planners at nearby churches and temples. A starter calligraphy kit usually runs around $20 and anyone can easily pick up this skill. The going rate is usually $1 per hand addressed item.

2. Become a "poser" who assists wedding photographers in setting and arranging various individuals in group and single photographic positions. "Posers" carry around a sketch book of various sitting and standing poses which consists of onion skin overlays of various wedding pictures bound in albums. Again, contact local wedding photographers and wedding planners, accordingly. The hourly pay is around $10-$12 per hour and you are often invited to attend all dining activities.

3. Seek from your neighbors a gardner position which involves planting, weed removal, plant/tree trimming, light brush clearance. You will be using the neighbor's equipment and tools. Again, do not represent yourself as a lawn mower since there are any number of safety issues involved. A door-to-door solicitation of surrounding neighbors is required and you can charge between $6 to $9 per hour.

4. Offer policing/removal or clearance of trash services to surrounding neighbors which involve trash pickup within nearby residential area. Limit the extent of pickup to small areas and be aware that there are no hazardous terrain or elements involved in this process. Again, a door-to-door solicitation of neighbors is in order. You can charge between $6.75 to $7.50 per hour.

5. Acquire a set of window cleaning tools [a bucket, liquid window cleaner, sponge, squeegee, handle with an extension and a small step ladder] and solicit local businesses for your window cleaning services. However, be careful to limit the height of the window cleaning to no higher than one story. Charge $1 per window panel.

6. Become a proxy/stand-in for neighbors to allow delivery of goods and packages to your home/apartment. Acquire the authority to sign any receipt of incoming packages as an accepting neighbor. Charge $1 per each package handled by you.

7. Consider becoming a restaurant-cafe customer liaison by using your cell phone at restaurants-cafes to coordinate with the hostess to keep track of waiting customers. Whenever there's a very long period of time to activate a waiting list, you want to offer the restaurant your services so that customers do not have to stand around for any lengthy period of time. And when their name/assigned number comes up; you can call the upcoming customer's cell phone to tell them that they can return to the restaurant and be served. The call back fee is usually around $0.50 cents on a per head basis. For example, a couple would be charged $1.00 while children under 6 would not be charged. Placement of a plaque which outlines your fee schedule near the hostess station is sufficient to garner attention of prospective customers who will value your services since they can do other activities outside of the restaurant -- often beyond the range of any inhouse paging system. You realize that everyone has a cellphone and why not take advantage of the connectivity to make the diner's experience worthwhile. The restaurant will also appreciate the added service you are providing as a customer liaison.

Good luck!

At home chores
Neighbor yards, help with garages, yard sweeping
Grocery packing

Consult with parent first and keep them updated on all inquires.

you could cut grass or walk dogs. Thats what I used to do. Plus babysit of course.

You can walk dogs, do the paper route, pet sit, moe lawns, do chores for your neighbors.

When i was 11 i used to make bath salts for all my mom's friends. i made the bath crystals..(can find a good recipie on google) but them in babyfood jars..with a peice of pretty ribbon i attached a lable..with my name and the sent i made. I made a couple hundred dollars :D..YAH for the bowling league! I also made crafts and had little arts and crafts shows in my parents driveway! ..always take advantage of showing ur crafts if someone on ur block is haveing a garage sale!! good luck

you could go and mow peoples grass

I applaud you and your parents for taking such a mature step in life and wanting to earn your own money instead of sitting on the couch all day...so lemonade stands and babysitting is out...and you live on the Islands...here are a few suggestions you may not like them but at your age I think this is the best you can do...
Paper Route
Mowing Lawns Older people will hire you for that
Farm Help...I really dont know if there are many but what of orchards and animal boarding places...they always need help

Again I say Congratulations to you and your parents for raising a productive young adult as you that is willing to work for what you want...that work ethic will take you very far in life..dont ever lose that drive or motivation....
BEST OF LUCK TO YOU!!!

You can do so many things. Just take my book on jobs.

You can have yard sales!! This is a great way to clean out your closet and make money. Sell anything that you haven't used in the past 6 months or so. You can also do little favors for friends such as yard work, daily chores, etc. You can even post ads locally.

Pet sitting and dog walking

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http://make-moneymoney.blogspot.com/

Hi,

Finding a summer job is not that difficuilt and there are many out there and I think it may well suite your needs. I wish you all the best.

Regards,
Tony

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