I am saving 4 a laptop that is $500. i am just a kid so i am having trouble saving up that much anyway. it is the cheapest new one i can find. now i realize it isn't the right kind and i need one that just so happens to be more expensive HOW CAN I EARN MORE MONEY???i get a monthly allowence and there is no more i can do around the house. i have a babybsitting busniess that isn't doing so well-i only have 1 client- and i am 2 young 4 a job. HELP! can u give me the names of websites that might help and give me your suggestions.
2007-02-03 10:14:26 · 12 answers · asked by **Lizz** ♥ 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Baby Names
Tell your family that the laptop will help you with school and that you're trying hard to save money. Ask if your parents will match the money you put toward it, like can they pay 50 cents for every dollar you save. If you do your part, and don't expect them to pay for the whole thing, they might agree.
Talk to your babysitting client and see if they can recommend anyone else who needs a babysitter. People with kids usually know each other so maybe they can hook you up with some other clients! You could make up some "cards" with your name, "experienced babysitter", and your phone number and give a few of them to your babysitting client, that way it's very easy for them to pass on to their friends.
Also, you might be able to sell things on ebay. Look around your room and see if there's anything that has value that you don't really need and that other people might want. Like if you had a camera and then got a newer one, you could sell the old one. Or you could sell your CDs (you won't get full price of course but you can get a dollar or two per CD, which can add up). You will probaby need an adult to help you with the PayPal account, shipping etc. But ebay is really easy to use.
2007-02-08 04:06:00 · answer #1 · answered by Gwendolyn R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stay away from any websites that say you will make money online. Stay away from anything that sounds too good to be true. And especially stay away from anything where you pay money and what you end up doing is going to be a surprise.
That said, what I would do, in addition to some very good suggestions here, is write up a paragraph explaining that you'd like to earn money for a laptop and offer to do cleaning, mowing, yard work, moving, etc. Put these signs up in your neighborhood. I read one in my local neighborhood where these 2 teenagers were working together to make money by offering these services. Had I had something for them to do, like an upcoming move, I would have called. I am positive you'll find takers and earn the money for your laptop in no time.
Make sure that you have someone help you write it. Only put your name and phone number and say that your services are available only to people living in your neighborhood. This allows you to get to them on foot because I'm assuming you do not have a car.
Good Luck. Maybe your parents will help you and that would be a bonus but count on earning the total sum on your own. You have a bright future ahead of you if you're willing to work for something!
2007-02-09 15:05:50 · answer #2 · answered by mickeymouse 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I wish you all the luck. You will be a success when you grow up.... Not relying on anyone but yourself to succeed... Brilliant and well done. As a father, if I had a daughter that eager I would give her jobs around the house and pay her.... to help her buy the laptop. I just gave my daughter a lap top AND a table top and now I feel a failure of a father after reading your question. I wish you well.
2007-02-10 14:59:18 · answer #3 · answered by RED-CHROME 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well the best thing I can say is don't limit yourself with just babysitting. Try doing other things like house cleaning, yard work, maybe even pet sitting. Also tell your parents what your trying to do and maybe they can help by telling co-workers, friends and even other family members. Hope this helps, good luck
2007-02-10 01:54:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why do u want a laptop so bad anyways? Can't u just wait for college? Then they'll be really nice and high-tech; PLUS your parents might buy for u! Okay anyways, you could go on ebay! Or look on google or apple.com (I think). Well hope ya find one and don't waste ALL your time on the computer.
AlWaYs---â¥Melâ¥
2007-02-08 21:06:38 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
have a bake sale.
or buy a dozen dougnts and walk them around to auto shops or tire shops tell them what your're savign for and sell them for a buck each.
2007-02-11 14:05:55 · answer #6 · answered by cindy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about being a pet sitter/ or dog walker...yard weeding..offer to wash cars in your neighborhood.
2007-02-04 18:26:54 · answer #7 · answered by Thankyou4givengmeaheadache 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
why don't you ask your relatives (aunts/uncles/grandparents) if you can dust and vacuum their homes?......
When I was young...... I always used to dust and vacuum my aunts place.... I also cleaned out her car..... I got between $10 - $20 each time!!!
2007-02-07 20:00:54 · answer #8 · answered by surfrat 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What does this have to do with baby names?
2007-02-09 01:04:13 · answer #9 · answered by inhilljack 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
do anything and every thing you can for friends family people that live where u do that you know
2007-02-11 04:57:24 · answer #10 · answered by Crystal 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋