202 Ways to Make Big Bucks and Stop Mooching Off Your Parents

by Stephenson, James

• ISBN13: 9781932531930
• ISBN10: 1932531939
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-02-01
• Publisher: Entrepreneur Press

Summary

You're never too young to strike it rich! Parents: Tired of your kids always bugging you for money? Kids: Tired of depending on your parents for an allowance? When an allowance or minimum-wage job just won't cut it, it's time to stop mooching money and start making it. There's an idea for everyone, regardless of skills, experience or funds. Whether you're a teen, tween, or twenty-something, moneymaking maverick James Stephenson gives you 202 fun, innovative ideas for businesses that you can start today. Find out everything you need to know to be the biggest success on the block: Which opportunities rake in the most cash How to convince your parents, family or friends to give you a loan--it may be the last time you'll ever have to ask for money What the most popular jobs are--and how to do them better than the guy down the street Plus: Important tips on how to be safe while still having fun as a budding entrepreneur What would you do with an extra $100, $250, even $500 a week? Stop dreaming, and start earning today!

Author Biography

James Stephenson is a business owner and the author of seven highly acclaimed business books.

Table of Contents

Preface	xv
Getting Started	1	(6)
Moneymaking Options	2	(2)
Provide a Service	2	(1)
Sell Products	3	(1)
Manufacture Simple Products	3	(1)
How Much Money Can You Earn?	4	(1)
Choosing the Right Moneymaking Opportunity	4	(3)
Do What You Love	5	(1)
Capitalize on Your Skills and Knowledge	5	(1)
Start-Up Funding	6	(1)
Parental Permission and Support	6	(1)
Legal, Financial, and Safety Issues	7	(14)
Starting a Legal Business	8	(3)
Under-18 Business Law	8	(1)
Registering a Business Name	8	(1)
Sole Proprietorship and Partnerships	9	(1)
Corporation and Limited Liability Corporation	9	(1)
Business License and Permits	10	(1)
Insurance Coverage	11	(2)
Property Insurance	12	(1)
Liability Insurance	12	(1)
Workers' Compensation Insurance	13	(1)
Financing Your New Business Venture	13	(3)
Personal Savings	14	(1)
``Love Loans''	14	(1)
Government Small Business Loans	14	(2)
Money Management	16	(3)
Opening a Business Bank Account	16	(1)
Bookkeeping	16	(1)
Accepting Cash, Checks, and Debit Cards	17	(1)
Credit Card Merchant Account	17	(1)
Online Payment Services	18	(1)
Small Business Taxation	18	(1)
Talking about Safety	19	(2)
Planning and Building Your Moneymaking Enterprise	21	(18)
Business and Marketing Planning	22	(1)
Company Information	22	(1)
Business Description	22	(1)
Management Team	22	(1)
Legal Issues	22	(1)
Marketing Information	23	(2)
Target Customer Description	23	(1)
Competition Description	23	(1)
Four Ps of Marketing	24	(1)
Financial Information	25	(4)
Funding Requirements	25	(1)
Funding Sources	25	(1)
Start-Up Costs Worksheet	25	(4)
Building a Business Team	29	(1)
Family	29	(1)
Employees	29	(1)
Working with Suppliers	30	(1)
Developing a Business Image	30	(2)
Logos and Slogans	30	(1)
Print Identity Package	31	(1)
Uniforms	31	(1)
Taking Your Moneymaking Venture Online	32	(2)
Building a Web Site	32	(1)
Choosing a Domain Name	33	(1)
Search Engine Registration	33	(1)
Pricing Products and Services	34	(1)
Competitive Pricing	34	(1)
Cost Plus Pricing	35	(1)
Product Packaging, Delivery, and Inventory Management	35	(4)
Product Packaging	35	(1)
Product Delivery	36	(1)
Inventory Management	37	(2)
Sales, Advertising, and Customer Service	39	(18)
Selling Basics	40	(1)
Selling Products and Services from Home	40	(1)
Vending Kiosks and Carts	41	(1)
Selling Products Wholesale	42	(1)
Grassroots Wholesaling	42	(1)
Established Wholesalers	42	(1)
Business-to-Business Trade Shows	43	(1)
Selling Products on Consignment	43	(2)
Selecting Retailers	44	(1)
Consignment Agreement	44	(1)
Merchandising and Pricing	44	(1)
Inventory Management and Product Delivery	45	(1)
Selling Products and Services Online	45	(2)
eBay	46	(1)
Internet Malls	47	(1)
Selling Products and Services at Events	47	(3)
Consumer Shows	47	(1)
Arts and Craft Shows	48	(1)
Flea Markets	49	(1)
Community Events	50	(1)
Advertising Basics	50	(3)
Newspaper Advertising	51	(1)
Online Advertising	51	(1)
Promotional Fliers	52	(1)
Signs	53	(1)
Customer Service Basics	53	(4)
Product and Service Warranties	54	(1)
Returns and Refunds	54	(3)
Making and Selling Simple Products	57	(16)
Seashell Crafts	58	(1)
Basket Weaving	58	(1)
Candle Making	59	(1)
Cactus Arrangements	59	(1)
Soapy Profits	60	(1)
Garden Stepping Stones	60	(1)
Birdhouses	61	(1)
Handmade Toys	62	(1)
Fashion Design	62	(1)
Hand-Painted Storage Boxes	63	(1)
Funky Fashion Accessories	63	(1)
T-Shirt Printing	64	(1)
Artistic Ability	64	(1)
Christmas Decorations	65	(1)
Models	65	(1)
Art Jewelry	66	(1)
Woodcraft Products	66	(1)
Pinatas	67	(1)
Kites	67	(1)
Tie-Dyed Clothing	68	(1)
Twig Furniture and Crafts	69	(1)
Trinket Boxes	69	(1)
Handmade Paper	70	(1)
Decorative Glass Products	70	(1)
Essential Oils	71	(2)
Sports and Recreational Opportunities	73	(8)
Tour Guide	74	(1)
Fishing Bait	74	(1)
Fishing Tackle	75	(1)
Fitness Equipment	75	(1)
Golf Ball Printing	76	(1)
Little League Trading Cards	76	(1)
Bicycle Repair	77	(1)
Fitness Trainer	77	(1)
Bicycle Touring	78	(1)
Golf Caddy	78	(1)
Mobile Mini Golf Business	79	(1)
Pedal Boat Rental	79	(1)
Paintball	80	(1)
Online and Computer Businesses	81	(8)
Web Designer	82	(1)
Electronic Magazine	82	(1)
Online Research	83	(1)
Computer Repair	83	(1)
Sell Computers	84	(1)
Community Web Site Host	84	(1)
Run an eBay Business	85	(1)
Desktop Publishing Services	86	(1)
Logo Design Service	86	(1)
Cartridge Recycling	87	(1)
Compile Mailing Lists	87	(2)
Pet-Related Businesses	89	(8)
Specialty Dog Biscuits	90	(1)
Clothing for Dogs	90	(1)
Tropical Fish	91	(1)
Engraved Pet Tags	91	(1)
Simple Products for Pets	92	(1)
Dog Walking	92	(1)
Pet Sitting	93	(1)
Pooper-Scooper Service	93	(1)
Dog Washing	94	(1)
Dog Obedience Instructor	94	(1)
Sell Pet Toys	95	(1)
Pet Memorials	95	(2)
Outdoor-Related Businesses	97	(12)
Make Money Tilling Gardens	98	(1)
Board-Up Before a Storm	98	(1)
Seal Driveways	99	(1)
Hand Deliver Advertising Fliers	99	(1)
Trees and Shrubs	100	(1)
Painting Lines	100	(1)
Handyperson	101	(1)
Human Billboard	101	(1)
Beach Rentals	102	(1)
Snow Shoveling	102	(1)
Raking Leaves	103	(1)
Wall Murals	103	(1)
Cutting Grass	104	(1)
Newspaper Delivery	104	(1)
Mobile Paint Spraying Service	105	(1)
Freelance Farm Worker	105	(1)
Paint House Numbers on Curbs	106	(1)
Kindling Sales	106	(1)
Wind Chimes	106	(3)
Buy and Resell Products	109	(16)
Selling New and Used Books	110	(1)
Portable Electronic Devices	111	(1)
Vintage Clothing Dealer	111	(1)
Secondhand Sporting Goods	112	(1)
Collectibles	112	(1)
Weekend Garage Sale Business	113	(1)
Flea Market Vendor	113	(1)
Vending Cart Business	114	(1)
Vintage Vinyl Records	115	(1)
Gift Baskets	115	(1)
Fireworks	116	(1)
Gifts-in-a-Can	117	(1)
Temporary Tattoos	117	(1)
Part-Time Flower Kiosk	118	(1)
Selling Christmas Trees	118	(1)
Power Garden Equipment	119	(1)
Comic Book Sales	119	(1)
New Toys	120	(1)
Coins and Paper Money Dealing	120	(1)
Selling Stamps	121	(1)
Sports Memorabilia	121	(1)
Trading Cards	122	(1)
Rocks and Gems	122	(1)
Novelty Products	123	(1)
Flags	123	(1)
Security Mirrors	124	(1)
Food-Related Businesses	125	(10)
Snack Vending	126	(1)
Growing Herbs	126	(1)
Produce Stand	127	(1)
Spinning Cotton Candy	127	(1)
Hot Dog Vendor	128	(1)
Popcorn	128	(1)
Snow Cones	129	(1)
Catering	129	(1)
Grocery Shopping Service	130	(1)
Cake Decorating	130	(1)
Handmade Candy	131	(1)
Honor Snack Box Business	131	(1)
Selling Nuts	132	(1)
Fruit and Veggie Picker	132	(1)
Ice Cream Cart or Stand	133	(2)
Teaching and Coaching Businesses	135	(6)
Personal Sports Coach	135	(1)
Music Teacher	136	(1)
Dance Teacher	137	(1)
Academic Tutoring	137	(1)
Self-Defense Teacher	138	(1)
Mobile Computer Trainer	138	(1)
Day Camp Host	139	(1)
Cooking Teacher	139	(2)
Transportation Businesses	141	(8)
Boat Cleaning	142	(1)
Car Washing	142	(1)
Pedicab Taxi/Tour Service	142	(1)
Community Delivery Service	143	(1)
Announcement Service	144	(1)
Park Cars	144	(1)
Mobile RV Wash	145	(1)
Rubbish Removal	145	(1)
Small-Job Moving Service	145	(1)
Small Sign Installation	146	(1)
Automotive Paint Touch-Up	146	(1)
Bulletin Board Service	147	(2)
Writing and Photography Businesses	149	(8)
Community Advertising Leaflet	149	(1)
Get Paid to Write	150	(1)
Calligraphic Services	150	(1)
Print and Electronic Newsletter Service	151	(1)
Resume Service	152	(1)
Produce Personalized Story Books	152	(1)
Handcrafted Greeting Cards	153	(1)
Family Tree Research Service	153	(1)
Photography	154	(1)
Pet Photography	154	(1)
Portrait Photography	155	(1)
Construction Photography	155	(2)
Service-Related Businesses	157	(16)
Get Paid to Wait	158	(1)
Sewing Skills	158	(1)
Personal Shopper	159	(1)
Holiday and Event Decorating	159	(1)
House Sitting	160	(1)
Painting Houses	160	(1)
Packing	161	(1)
Assemble Products	161	(1)
Nonmedical Home Care Services	162	(1)
Glass Etching	162	(1)
Temp Help Agency	163	(1)
Babysitting Referral Service	164	(1)
Floral Design	164	(1)
Run Errands	165	(1)
Conducting Garage and Estate Sales	165	(1)
Cloth Diaper Service	166	(1)
Greeting Card Service	166	(1)
Public Opinion and Focus Group Service	167	(1)
Babysitting	167	(1)
New Parent Helper	167	(1)
Garage and Basement Organizer	168	(1)
Student Housing Service	168	(1)
Install Security Peepholes	169	(1)
Welcome New People to the Neighborhood	169	(1)
Coin Search	170	(1)
Professional Greeter	170	(1)
Creating Window Displays	171	(2)
Cleaning Service Businesses	173	(8)
Litter Pick-Up	174	(1)
Power Washing	174	(1)
Laundry Service	175	(1)
Washing Windows	175	(1)
Residential Cleaning	176	(1)
Office Cleaning	176	(1)
Construction Site Clean-Up	177	(1)
Graffiti Removal	177	(1)
Clean Rain Gutters	178	(1)
Awning Cleaning	178	(1)
Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning	179	(1)
Clean Washrooms	179	(1)
Clean Blinds	180	(1)
Entertainment-Related Businesses	181	(6)
Organize Children's Parties	182	(1)
Be a Star	182	(1)
Spin Records	183	(1)
Party-in-a-Box	183	(1)
Party Balloons	184	(1)
Entertainment Booking Service	184	(1)
Rent Bounce Houses	185	(1)
Romantic Catering Service	185	(1)
Karaoke Host	186	(1)
APPENDIX A. Business Association Resources	187	(6)
U.S. Business Associations	187	(2)
Canadian Business Associations	189	(4)
APPENDIX B. U.S. Government Resources	193	(10)
Government Agencies	193	(1)
Small Business Administration (SBA) District Offices	194	(4)
Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs)	198	(5)
APPENDIX C. Canadian Government Resources	203	(6)
Government Agencies	203	(1)
Canadian Business Service Centers (CBSCs)	204	(2)
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)	206	(1)
Canadian Provincial Economic Development Offices	206	(3)
Index	209