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What are other ways to make money when you are still in school?

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I think one of the most popular and fastest-growing ways to make money when you're young is teaching English. Many countries, like India and China, hire American tutors. All that is required is to be fluent in English or have a high school diploma. You can work remotely and they set your schedule for you.

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How can I make money at my school?

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Some schools will allow you to do cleaning jobs around the school for pay. You might also be able to make a little money tutoring other students, if you excel in certain areas. If your school allows it, you could also sell candy, crafts, or other small items to your fellow students.

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How can I make money in high school without a job?

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One of the quickest and easiest ways to make money is to sell items you don’t need. You can also make a little money doing online surveys, but you’d need to spend a lot of time at it to make much. You might be able to make a side income with monetized YouTube videos, but you’ll need to bring in a lot of followers!

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What can I sell to make money fast?

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If you have jewelry or electronics, you can usually sell those quickly at a pawn shop. However, keep in mind that you’ll get a lot less than the retail value for your items. You can also make a quick few bucks selling books, gently used clothes and toys, and even unused gift cards. You can also make decent money selling scrap metal, such as old copper wiring, construction materials, or even aluminum cans.

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How much trouble could I get in if I do it without permission?

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It depends on your school's disciplinary methods. You could get a detention, maybe a one-day suspension, have your backpack looked through or taken away, have your parents called, etc. If your school doesn't allow students to sell things at school, be extra cautious and don't be obvious about it.

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Do you think that things that are limited edition would sell more?

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Listing things as "limited edition" is a good sales strategy, because people perceive that they have to buy it before they lose the opportunity.

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What do I do if no one wants to buy the stuff?

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Keep asking different people at school or try selling your stuff somewhere else.

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Do you think I can make money selling loom bracelets?

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If loom bracelets are popular in your school, sure. You have to think about what the other kids might want.

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What can I make with cardboard that people will want to buy?

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I looked at YouTube videos and found how to make pencil boxes. If you're interested search for this or other DIY cardboard crafts.

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How do I persuade people to buy my products?

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Hang up flyers, post on social media, ask your friends to spread the word, etc.

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What can I make out of paper that people will want to buy?

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Origami. It might take a little time and effort, but if you put in the work, you could make $5 off of something that took you only 30 minutes to do.

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What are some more ideas of things I can sell?

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Books, stationary, or earphones might be popular items. Start with small things.

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What if my school does not allow this and I do it and get caught?

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Be extra cautious and don't get caught. If you do, your punishment will depend on your school's policies on discipline. You might get detention, or even a suspension if you get caught more than once.

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How do I get people to know about my market/shop? Is there a specific price that would be good for selling things?

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You can advertise it with posters (if you have the school's permission to sell things). Word of mouth is also good. The prices vary depending on the item. Charge a little bonus for convenience/labor so you make a profit.

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Can I sell pens and pencils and breath spray?

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I don't think anyone will buy those things in high school, but if you're in middle school you could give it a try.

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Do you think people would buy drawings from me?

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If you're a good artist, sure, probably. Tell people you're selling drawings, and/or offer to draw something custom-made just for them, like a portrait, a sketch of their favorite TV show character, their name in bubble letters, etc., depending on what you're good at drawing.

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What can I sell at high school?

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High school is more advanced, so you can sell riskier items if you feel like it, such as condoms, help with homework, candy, a password to a hotspot at school, collectible cards, jewelry, different types of makeup, shoes, etc.

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How much should I charge for candy bars?

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It depends on the candy bar and how much you paid for it. If it were a Snickers bar or something like that and you paid $1, you could probably charge $1.50.

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I sell Twinkies (50), spicy Chex mix (50), peanut butter cookies (1$), lollipops (50), donuts (50), crackers (50) and fruit snacks (50) .The problem is I only make a dollar a day. Any help?

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Raise the price a little higher. Such as the donuts; raise to $1.50. then you will make more money.

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