I recently read an article in the Wall Street Journal that said teen unemployment will rise to a new high this summer. Here is a link to the article if you want to read it: Teens Turn to Summer Start-ups
With school already out or fast approaching it’s time for many parents to find new ways to put their teens to work - So how do you do that? Sending them into a job market that isn’t exactly ripe right now may not be the best use of their time or even gas money. Why not trying something different this summer – encourage your teen to start making money with a start up?
I have some ideas of great jobs in the apparel market that they can pursue and express individual creativity for minimal start up costs. All they need is a heat press and an idea and they are in business. Maybe even a vinyl cutter if Mom and Dad are extra generous. Better yet, hopefully Mom or Dad have some of the equipment already and they can use it on the side for their new project.
Consider these applications as a starting point to the conversation with your teen:
- Customizing T-shirts with Funny Sayings
- Logos on Hats
- Putting Rhinestones on Purses
- Putting glow in the dark material on pillow cases for kids
- Coming up with their own line of t-shirts and starting a website to sell them
- Photo Tees for Family Reunions
- Bridal Party t-shirts or customized cloth napkins as favors for Summer Weddings
- On-Demand name printing for fan shirts with Mom or Dad at the local tournament
- Company branded t-shirts to sell to lawn care professionals – find their ads in the paper
- Selling window decals along with a car wash service
There are many more and your teen will probably come up with the most creative idea – so dig into that entrepreneurial spirit and watch them develop a whole new sense of accomplishment! If your teen comes up with an idea and needs help putting together a plan or the equipment needed have them email me at josh@imprintables.com or call 800-347-0068 x.236 – I’d be honored to coach them into a young entrepreneur!!!
Tags: apparel business, heat press, summer job, summer work, teen business, teen entrepreneur
