Ways to Make Money

1.  Baking

Selling homemade cookies or pastries is a good way to earn money. You can even bake cakes and provide delivery service within your living area. Remember to price your baked goods so they cover your ingredient costs, consider your time and labour, and still allow you to still make a profit.

 

2.  Babysitting

Looking after other people’s kids after school is great way to earn some money on the side. There’s no set price to charge but rates in Canada can average $14-$15 an hour. Babysitting courses and first-aid certifications may also help you gain an edge over other babysitters in the neighbourhood, and even charge more.

 

3.  Jewellery Making

Making jewellery like earrings, necklaces, rings and brackets can be a great way for trailblazing teens to get crafty and kickstart a side hustle. You can sell them at craft shows, through social media, and family networks, or create personalized and custom jewellery for special occasions like birthdays and prom.

 

4.  Music Teacher

If you know any musical instrument and you could make money on the side by teaching others how to play instruments. How much you charge for music lessons can vary and depend on things like the students’ grade and whether lessons will be conducted in their home or a studio.

 

5.  Tutor

Tutoring neighbourhood kids in math, Malay, English or other subjects can be a great way to keep brains sharp and help other kids keep on top of their schooling. Ask parents in the neighbourhoods or teachers at local schools to help get the word out. Tutoring sessions can be held in home or virtually online. Being a replacement teacher in school or a tutor in tuition centre will be great ways to earn money.

 

6.  Scuba Instructor

You can get a diving license and training to become a PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) instructor. PADI is a popular scuba diving course certification that is recognized worldwide, offering unparalleled educational programs that will equip you with dive knowledge that will allow you to explore the underwater world safely. A diving instructor earns RM28.48/hr in Malaysia.

 

7.  Car Wash

You can try setting up a car wash to make some cash, whether it’s a formal ongoing business or an impromptu roadside outfit with homemade signs.

 

8.  Content Creator

YouTube videos are hugely popular and could help teens to earn a decent amount of money. However, it can take time to build an audience and generate income with this method. There are a lot of different platforms that can be used, but YouTube is one of the best teens can utilise. It is easy to get started, and you can follow many great in-depth guides.  YouTube stars can earn a lot of money, though earnings are based on how many people subscribe and like their videos.

 

9.  Video Game Streamer (Twitch, YouTube)

Platforms such as Twitch and YouTube allow people to stream their gaming sessions to an audience. The more people subscribe, follow, and interact with them, the more they earn. People can stream any game, and there is the potential to become a well-known figure in the gaming industry.

 

10.  Social Media Influencer

Influencers can earn a lot of money through social media. You will need to develop a large following in order to be classed as an influencer and post content that people love and want to follow. Then, you can start to work on building up a following on their chosen platform. Once they have an audience, brands will pay to advertise their products. The amount that can be earned from these advertisements will depend upon how well-known they become.

 

11.  Selling Photographs

If you are a photography lover, why not try selling your work through websites? Stock photos are royalty-free photos anyone can use, but the photos have to come from somewhere, so why not from you? Simply take some photos in your downtime. Then, edit them however you’d like and sell them to companies like Shutterstock, Dreamstime, Alamy, and iStock Photo. Selling stock photos doesn’t bring in a lot of cash (roughly $0.05 to $0.25 per photo), but it can be the perfect side hustle to give you extra spending money, especially if you’re hoping to grow as a photographer.

 

12.  Online Retailer (eBay, Shopee, Lazada,Facebook Marketplace)

If you’re asking how to make money online under 18, entrepreneurship and selling stuff online is an excellent option for kids 13 and older. You can use your arts and crafts skills to create products to sell. Thrifty kids can practice online business by selling old belongings through eBay, or an online marketplace like Shopee, Lazada or Facebook Marketplace.  

13.  Customer Service Representative

You can earn a regular paycheck as a customer service representative. While the pay may start as low as minimum wage, customer service jobs can be an educational entry into the workforce, teaching valuable job skills.

 

14.  Blogging

While it takes time to get a blog up and running, any teen can build an income from ads and affiliate marketing as their audience grows. You can start posting your work on public blog sites or develop your own. You can post something meaningful or informative on public blog to engage readers’ attention.

 

15.  Online Researcher

Having good research skills can offer services as online researchers. You can work with individuals or companies who need assistance with researching specific topics, gathering information, or analysing data. This can be an interesting and challenging job for teens who enjoy learning new things and exploring different subjects.

 

16.  Grab Driver/ Food Delivery

If you have driving liscense or motor liscense, you can choose to involve in the e-hailing industry. A grab driver can approximately earn RM2k-4k per month. Your working time is flexible so you can manage your time freely.  

 

17.  Part-Timer

Work as a waitress or make-up artist assistant. You can normally earn about RM7-10/hr depends on your experience and the company size.

 

 

Compiled by: Ngu Ley Hau

Supervised by: George Ngui

 

 

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