Great Business Idea for Teens

Perhaps you are ready to earn your own money, but you don’t want to work for someone else, be tied down to certain hours, and have your work go towards making someone else rich. Then starting your own business might be the way to go. Here are some ideas that teens have used in the past to have their own successful businesses.






One idea for starting your own business is to make and then sell something. A very popular product that is not too difficult to make is candles. Scented candles are especially popular right now. In order to start a candle business, research the candle making process. Make a list of supplies, and then purchase just a few of them. Start small, as it may take a while to get the hang of the process. Make up a few candles, and then find a place to sell them. Craft shows, eBay, and friends and family are a great market for your homemade candles. Make sure you track your expenses and charge enough for your candles to cover your expenses and make a profit.




If you are especially creative, making jewelry might be a great business for you. Beaded and stone jewelry are extremely popular right now, and relatively easy to make. Jewelry can be sold at consignment shops, gift stores and craft shows. You may be able to sell some of your jewelry to your classmates as well.




Are you good with your hands? Perhaps fixing things could be a good job for you! Bicycle repair is a low-cost business with a huge market. People do not want to pay large prices for professional repair. Do some research, and find some old bikes you can practice on to get experience. Then start by marketing yourself to your friends. The great thing about fixing bikes is that there is very little overhead expense with this business.