Interview Tips for Success

Interviews can be very intimidating. Especially if it is your first. Let me tell you something… Interviews are easy! You should be excited, getting an interview is 80% of the work when trying to get a job. Now you actually have a good chance of getting hired. Now there are a few important things you need to remember to make your interview go as smoothly as possible. First and foremost you need to realize that the person interviewing you is a human being. Don’t be intimidated by him/her. Talk to them like they are a real person and feel free to make light conversation. This shows your personality and will increase the chance of you landing a job. A little preparation is important for any interview. You should expect a variety of questions such as: Why should we hire you? What makes you a good candidate? Is there anything special you can bring to our company? It is to your full advantage to mentally prepare answers to these common interview questions. You don’t want to be stumped during an interview trying to come up with these answers on the fly. Another important aspect of an interview is how you look. Be sure to dress well, but do not over do it. In most interviews you do not need to wear a tux. Dress pants and a nice button down shirt will do. Don’t forget deodorant and all that good stuff…don’t want to be wreaking of b/o.

Show Your Maturity…you will be rewarded

If you’ve ever tried to land a job or start your own business, then you’ve probably been discriminated against as a teen. The majority of adults look down on teenagers as being immature and irresponsible. Come time to market your business or try to get a job…they ain’t gonna listen to you! This is why I wan’t to talk about earning your credibility. If you wan’t to be successful in business or land that perfect job, you have to learn to show people how mature and responsible you are. You need to portray very professional characteristics and show them you are capable of working. If you just come across as a slum bag teen, no one is going to take you seriously. Let’s say your marketing your neighborhood business going door to door. A great way to increase your credibility is to wear a nice shirt and a tie. I don’t care what kind of business you have, a nice shirt and a tie will scream “I’m a Beast!!” to your customers. They will instantly see that you are serious about what you are doing. Another way to increase your credibility is by the way you talk. At the very least, make sure you are using correct grammar and are speaking clearly. If you be like talking like dis to your customers like yo I gotta business playa, you won’t get far. Make sure you are as friendly as possible. Even if someone doesn’t accept your business or hire you, show your maturity by thanking them for their time. There are a lot of opportunities to increase your credibility even after you are hired. ALWAYS be on time. Do your job to perfection, every time. This will get spread around by word of mouth and will increase your business.

Finding a Job as A Teen

There are so many different ways to go about finding a job, yet many people don’t take advantage of them. People think merely sending in an application to a company is enough. Well, in today’s economy that won’t cut it. Especially for teens. If you took advantage of all the methods of marketing yourself as a potential employee, you could have a job in no time. Let me show you what I mean. You see job postings all the time right? Places that say they are hiring? Well have you ever tried advertising YOURSELF to them? Probably not, most people don’t think about it. There are many ways you can market yourself to potential employers. One of the most effect tools I’ve used to do this is through craigslist. Craigslist is great for local work. Simply go to the job listings or the resume section, and type an ad for yourself. Introduce yourself and say that your are looking for work in your area. Give your contact info and you should have a few calls in no time. Don’t feel obligated to post your age in the ad. Businesses are required by law to not base hiring decisions on age. So they don’t need to know how old you are yet. Also be sure you browse the job listings in craigslist every day. This is one of the best places to find a job, because most employers posting on craigslist are usually pretty desperate. Use this to your advantage. Start contacting people about jobs you find interesting. Another quick way to get a job is to drive around and look for companies or restaurants with a “now hiring” sign. When you find one, walk in and ask for a job. Not an application. So many people make the mistake of asking for an application instead of a job. When you ask for a “Job”, you are more likely to get hired. If you simply fill out an application, it will just get thrown in a stack with the rest.

eBay 101 — Business Guide

I’m glad you found this article because it’s about time someone explains eBay to you. eBay is more than just a medium in which you can sell junk around your house. It is a gateway to the rest of the world. A gateway which you have access to. You can sell ANY product in the world that you can think of. Odds are people are going to buy anything you sell. You simply have to learn how to sell it the right way. Now I know you may just be looking to sell a few things around your house for some extra money. If this is all you want to do, the feel free to scroll down to the “Listing and Selling tips”. But if you are looking for a business opportunity where there are literally thousands of dollars to be made… keep reading.

People really take eBay for granted. It’s like having a commercial for your product on a major news channel. Literally thousands of people visit eBay daily, and each of them are looking for something very specific to purchase. This means that when they find your product, odds are they will at least be interested in it. Why? Because they have entered specific keywords that relate to your product…bringing them straight to you! Now if you are serious about starting a profitable eBay business, there are a few things you need to know.

#1) it requires time

#2)It requires some initial investment

#3)it requires market research

Let me warn you, eBay is not a place for the fainthearted. You need to be willing to work. And if you are, the rewards will be unreal.

If you’ve thought about just selling stuff around your house, then you’ve probably realized that you’re eventually going to run out of useless junk. So now you are going to have to start buying items to resell on eBay. Now this sounds simple enough, but let me tell you. Easier said than done. When I first started in the eBay business, I made so many mistakes I almost gave up. But I kept working at it and eventually turned it into a VERY profitable business. I was raking in $3500 per month on average, and I’m going to show you how you can do the same.

The Art of Buying and Selling

Before you actually start buying and selling, let me show you the ropes…

You’ve probably noticed that most of the things on eBay sell for around 20%-40% off the retail price(price of the item in stores). If you want to compete with them, you need to find a way to offer your items for around 50% off the original price. Now the trick is, you have to do this while still making a profit of course. The only way your going to make a decent profit is if you can find the item for 70%-80% off. Let’s say you buy a stereo for $20 that normally cost $100 in stores. You’ve just bought it for 80% off. Now you go sell the item on eBay for $50. People are going to see this as a sweet deal. It’s half price! This makes selling your items easy. Since you bought it for $20 and sold it for $50, you get $30 profit. Now what if you bought 10 of those stereos? Hmmm…you would make $300. Easy! The trick in making this happen is finding out where to buy things for so cheap. This is why most people fail in eBay business. Let me show you some easy ways to find these items.

Liquidation

This is one of the simplest yet lucrative forms of finding good products to sell on eBay. Retail stores often have “Liquidation” sales when they are going out of business. I’m sure you’ve seen commercials or signs advertising a “Liquidation Blowout!” or something like that. When you see these kind of advertisements, don’t just sit on your ass. You need to take advantage of this! Now before you run off to a local liquidation sale, there are a few things you need to do first. If the business has a website, look up what kind of stuff they are selling and find out how cheap you can get it. Then look up the same items on eBay and see how much they are going for. If you can buy the item cheaper than it is selling for on eBay, you can make a profit. This is called “market research” and you will hear me refer to it a lot. One of the biggest mistakes I see people make is that they try to buy mainstream items to sell. DON’T do this, you will not be able to make a profit. Now when I refer to “mainstream” products, I’m talking about iPods, laptops, TVs, guitars etc. You will have so much competition on eBay with these type of products, it will be almost impossible to make any sales. You need to be searching for very specific, unique items. A good way to get your mind thinking “uniquely” is to first think of all the things you would consider selling on eBay. Now completely remove those from your mind. Are they gone? Ok good. Now start thinking of random things that you aren’t really interested in. Think of things that you would NEVER consider selling on eBay. Like weird desk lamps, or chair mats, or interesting cup holders. Ok, have you thought of a few on your own? These are the kind of things you need to be selling. Why? Because you won’t have nearly the amount of competition, and you will be able to sell them for a much higher price. This is very important to remember when you go to liquidation sales. Make sure you buy things that are very unique and specific. Now once you find a unique item, buy it and take it home and list it on eBay right away! Depending on how long the liquidation sale is lasting, you may need to shorten the auction time to a few days. Once the auction is over, see how much profit you made(how much you sold it for minus how much you bought it for). If the profit is high enough for your taste. Go back to the liquidation sale and buy as many as you can afford, or feel comfortable buying. Now hurry home and start selling! You’ll notice that “liquidation sales” aren’t happening 24/7, so you’re going to need some other methods of buying and selling products. Another great one I’ve used to make a lot of money is….

Drop Shipping

Drop shipping is a lazy man’s way of doing eBay work. But it can save you tons of time and tons of money. If you’ve ever sold anything on eBay, then you know shipping is 50% of the job. Packaging and making post office runs can become quite a nuisance. Well let me welcome you to the wonderful world of drop shipping. A drop shipper is simply a company that will warehouse products for you, and ship them when you need them shipped. Drop shippers also allow you to buy their products in bulk for a discounted price. You might be thinking…well why isn’t everyone using this method? It sounds pretty easy, they do all the work for you, right? Well the problem is, everyone IS using this method. Anytime you find a drop shipper, you will most likely see their products already listed on eBay because other people beat you to it. This means that when you buy from that drop shipper, you will not be able to make any profit from their products because you have too much competition. The key to finding a good drop shipper, is finding one that nobody knows about. Don’t go out and find the most popular reputable drop shipper and expect to get great deals on their products. Why? Because everyone else is getting the same deal, and they are already selling it on eBay! So your objective needs to be finding an unheard of drop shipping company. One that does not have a large customer base. Now this can definitely be hard to do, but through my eBay experience I have found ways to discover unheard of drop shippers. One way is to go on google, type in a product + drop shipper, and go to one of the back pages of google. Head for the 500 page range. Every now and then you will get lucky and find a small drop shipper. Now remember, the same rules apply here that applied in liquidation sales. You must find a unique product to buy. Another sure-fire way to find good drop shippers is to find a small business, and convince them to drop ship for you. Simply find a small business that sells unique items that you are looking for, and send them an email asking them if they will drop ship items if you pay them a small fee. Small importers are a great place to start with this, just google product + importer.

Listing Tips for Success

So now that you’ve found a great product to sell, it’s time to get it up on eBay. I see many people fail miserably in the way they list their products, and they suffer by losing money because of it. Don’t let this happen to you. The biggest mistake people make when listing their products is being too vague. Your primary goal must be to make the customer feel as comfortable as possible about buying your product. The best way to do this is to take LOTS of pictures, be honest in your description, and if possible incorporate video into your listing. When writing your description, don’t try to sound like a faceless corporation. Make it personal. Try to sound like a human being. Remember, the time you list your item is very important. You want a lot of people to be on eBay when your auction is ending. The best time to start an auction is Saturday or Sunday evenings. Make it a 7 day auction so it will end at the same time next week. Another big mistake I see people make is listing their product at 3 in the morning. This is a great way to lose money. Not many people will be browsing the web at that time, so you will get less bids. Also be sure to start your auction at $0.99 with no reserve. Now you might be thinking…What?! What if no one bids on it and I sell it for $0.99?!? Well, if your auction is close to the ending time, you can always get on another account or another computer and bid on your product to raise the price. One of the reasons it is so important to list your product for $0.99 is that it will attract many viewers attention. They will often see it and think…”Wow I could get a great deal!”. Many of them will click “watch” to stay updated with your item. In turn, this will raise the number of bidders and raise the potential price.

You now have the basic fundamentals of starting and running a successful eBay business. Now it’s your turn to execute!

Neighborhood Business 101

In this article I’m not going to go into detail on any one type of business. Instead, I’m going to give you a general overview of what it takes to be successful in business as a teenager. All the information in this article is going to be very useful when designing your own business. It will also be very beneficial to apply these concepts to the business designs I have listed on this site. Well enough chit chat, let’s get down to business.

Neighborhood Business 101 Intro

In any kind of business, the first thing you need to do is decide what kind of product or service you will be offering. Are you going to wash cars? sell lamps? fix people’s computers? When deciding on a product or service to sell, try to see through the eyes of your customers. How will they benefit from your service? What specific things or qualities will they be looking for in your business? Why should they choose your business instead of your competition? Your only a teenager, why should I accept your business? What separates you from other business? These are all good questions to ask yourself when starting a business.

Another thing you need to understand about your business is ‘demand’. People will say that your product or service is in ‘demand’ if it is needed or desired by a large number of people. For example let’s say you have a lawn care business. During the summer months your business is going to be in ‘demand’ because everyone’s grass is growing fast. During the winter months, people won’t need your services as much. Let’s take another example of this lawn care business and apply it to someone living in the city. If you live in downtown New York where there aren’t any yards to cut, then you won’t be needed. This would put your business in low ‘demand’. If you live in a suburban area where everyone has a yard that needs to be taken care of, you would be in high ‘demand’. Remember…the higher in demand your business is, the more customers you will have and the more money you will make. This is very important to think about when choosing a business plan. Should you have a car washing business in an area where everyone takes the subway? Certainly not. Should you be a computer technician in an area where a lot of old people live? Hmmm that would work seeing as how computer illiterate our elders are these days. You’re probably getting the hang of this ‘demand’ concept by now. Being able to see ‘demand’ or a need for a certain service of product is crucial in being successful in business. Congratulations you just got one step closer towards making money.

Assets

The next important step in creating a business is identifying what assets you will need. When I talk about assets, I’m referring to anything that you will use to make your business better. Whether it’s a team of employees(aka, your underpaid friends) or equipment needed for a specific job, you need to find out what stuff you will need in order to satisfy customers. Let’s use the same lawn care example we used earlier. If you decide to start a basic lawn care business, what are some things that you MUST have? How about a lawn mower for starters, an edger, a weed-eater, and a leaf blower. These items are all necessary for you to get the job done and completely satisfy your customers. What are some other things you need for a lawn care business? Do you really need ‘employees’? This is something you should consider if you want to maximize your business. A team of people can get things done a lot faster than one person alone. However, you do need to realize that you will have to pay your employees. Now you need to start “Evaluating your Assets”. Begin weighing the pros and cons of an assets to determine whether it is necessary or not. Take the ‘employees’ asset for example. Some pros of having a team would be: 1) you would be able to serve more customers in little time. 2) each individual could focus more on their own task, enabling them to do a better job. 3) doing a better job could satisfy customers and keep them around for the long run. Now lets look at some cons: 1) You will have to pay your employees, thus deducting from your own pay. 2)You will sometimes have scheduling conflicts(one of your employees may have a baseball game the day you scheduled work). When creating a business, it is very important to analyze your options like these. You need to decide if an asset is worth keeping or not. In the above example it could go either way. If you have employees, you will have more customers, be doing less work, and getting paid less. If you work alone, you will have to do all the work which takes up more time, you would have less customers, and you would get to keep all the money you make. This is a great example of how to weigh the pros and cons of an asset.

Another asset you will find valuable to any business is flyers. These are small pamphlets that advertise your business. They can be used to widely market your service or product…which brings me to my next topic. Marketing!

Marketing

Marketing is a simple concept really. All you need to do is tell people about your business and convince them why they should hire you. Sounds easy right? Well about 95% of teen businesses are marketed the wrong way. Many teenagers think it is adequate to simply put up some flyers on peoples’ doors. Listen, I don’t care how good that flyer is… you will NOT get your maximum number of customers from throwing around a few flyers. You see, you are a teen. Commonly looked down upon when it comes to responsibility and maturity, your going to have to prove your credibility to your potential customers. A flyer alone will not prove that you are a responsible kid capable of completing a job to satisfaction. The second most effective way to get customers is by face to face interaction. This doesn’t necessarily mean going door to door advertising your business(this can be done effectively and I will show you how in just a second). Let’s say you have a neighborhood get-together/cookout/party/.…whatever. This is a perfect time to discretely advertise your service. Why? Everyone is in a great mood, the atmosphere is light, people are more likely to listen to you and take you up on your offer. Now of course you don’t want to stand up on the table and make a big announcement that you have a business and are looking for potential customers. But if you can discretely mention your services while your mingling with people, they will be more likely to hire you. The other type of face to face interaction is door to door selling. A lot of people hear me say this and immediately go..”No! door to door selling just annoys people!”. Well yeah it annoys people when some adult shows up at your door wanting you to buy his cheap little product. Remember you are a relatively young person(most people reading this site are ages 14-22). You have a definite advantage when you talk to someone face to face. People usually like seeing young people take the initiative to earn money on their own. This fact alone will often convince them of your maturity. In another article I will go in depth on how to sell yourself going door to door. Ok so I think you’re ready for this. The absolute most effective method of marketing….(drum roll please) is “Word of Mouth”. Word of mouth is simply your customers telling other people how great your services are. Usually they will tell close friends and family about your business if they are pleased. The people they tell will trust their judgement, and you have instant credibility in their mind. The only thing you can do to increase your “Word of Mouth” marketing, is by completely satisfying your customer. Over deliver on your work. Do everything perfect, and then some!

Pricing

When you first start your business, you need to keep your pricing much much lower than you think it needs to be. You have to remember that you are a teenager. No matter how mature and responsible you really are, other people will not see your credibility right away. In order to have a chance at drawing in the most customers, you need to start out pricing as low as you possibly can. Let’s refer back to the lawn care example again. Let’s pretend that the average professional lawn care service chargers $40 per yard. You would need to charge no more than $20. Now I know your thinking…dude! That’s freakin half! Well yeah, and that’s the point. You wan’t your customers to see the price as virtually nothing compared to the professional rate. Now don’t get discouraged, you won’t be working at half price forever. Once you do your first job for a customer, and you OVERdeliver with your service. I mean do everything to perfection in a timely manner. The customer will see that it is nearly as good as the professionals. They will feel BAD only paying you half the price, and they will be moved to give you a generous tip. In past business that I’ve run, I averaged $15 tips because customers were so pleased. This compensated for the low wage and allowed me to make more than I would have if I charged almost as much as the professionals. This pricing method will also allow you to gain a much larger customer base very quickly. People will be less skeptical to pay you considering the low price. Over time customers will start to realize how great your service is. Now you will be able to raise your prices. Cha-ching!

Organization

Running a well-organized business is key in knowing what you need to do, when you need to do it, and where you need to do it. I’ve seen many business fail because they lack proper organization. In the beginning when your business is still small and growing, organization may not seem that necessary. Especially if you only have a few customers or clients. But you shouldn’t take any chances. There is always a possibility that you will miss something. And besides, if your following this website your business will be taking off in no time. Better get prepared. What happens when you have 10 customers or clients in one day? Can you really keep up with appointment times and locations in your head? This is a chance you can’t afford to take. By organizing your schedule and business, you equip yourself with the tools to maximize customer service and minimize your chance of screwing up! For basic organization of your business, I recommend that you get a notepad and make 4 columns. Label one “Customers”, another “Location, “Time”, and “Leads”. The first 3 are self explanatory. Simply fill in the information of the customer. In the “Leads” column, record any potential customers. Potential customers could be someone that said, “Well..maybe…..I’ll think about it.” when you offered your services. Be sure to record their name, phone number, and location or address. You will need this information to call and “follow up” on them. These organization tips are pretty general, but it’s a good place to start. If you want to know more about how to optimize your organization, check out my article on that.

Customer Care

So at this point you will have some clients that wan’t to hire you. Awesome, time to make some money! But wait, don’t rush off just yet. Let me warn you about “adults” when they hire a teenager. More often than not, the people that hire your business are going to wan’t to supervise you while you work. Especially if you are servicing something at their home(car washing, house cleaning etc.) Now I know this might be extremely annoying. Just remember one thing, they are paying you. You want them to be as happy as possible. Don’t get fed up and suggest to them that, “I’m a mature teenager, I don’t need you to watch over me while I work! Thank you very much!”. They will realize this after they see the great work you’ve done. Your main goal is to PLEASE your customers. Don’t forget that. Why should you make this your main goal you ask? Well you don’t want to have to go scavenging for new customers every week right? Of course not! If you completely satisfy your customers by being as friendly as possible and doing your job to perfection, they will tell you to come back next week. Boom! You’ve just build a long term customer. Doing this is key in having a profitable, long term business that has the ability to grow.

Congratulations! You have just learned the basics of neighborhood business and are on your way to financial success. The knowledge you have just acquired is fundamental to everything on this site. By knowing what you now know, your are a step ahead of the game. As you journey through the rest of this site, keep these basics in mind. They will be KEY to your success. And there is nothing I want more than for you to succeed. That’s why this site exists! So if you have any questions at all, feel free to send me an email at Blakedavis93@gmail.com

Applications Don’t Land Jobs

If your on this site, then you probably wan’t to make money. If you wan’t to make money, odds are you’ve applied for a job. And you’ve probably NEVER been called for an interview! Maybe you’ve applied several places with still no response. I remember going around town handing an application to every restaurant and company I saw. Did I ever get called for an interview? Nope. If you’ve applied to many places with no response, you might be getting pretty pissed and feel like giving up. DON’T! Let me show you how you can easily start landing jobs. The first thing you need to realize is that applications cannot talk. They do not show your personality, they simply report the facts. Companies will only start looking at applications if they are desperate for employees. Which, in the economy, is pretty uncommon. If you want to have a chance at landing a job, sending in an application is simply not going to be enough. You need to start using the powerful tool of face to face contact! Go into the company you are applying to, take an application, and ask to speak with the manager. Introduce yourself, and show him/her that you are a mature individual. Tell him/her that you are actively seeking employment and you would like to be considered for a position at his/her company. Try to keep the conversation going for as long as you can. You need to take this time to get to know the manager, and let him see your personality. Persuade him that you are the right candidate for the job by simply being friendly and talking to him like he’s a real person. If he isn’t so impressed that he hires you on the spot, give him your application. They will have it on file, and when they start hiring you will be the best candidate because you made such a good impression on the manager. And besides, most people don’t even talk to the managers. They just send in an application and hope for the best. What losers!

Online Opportunity: Cash Crate

         Cash Crate

       Recently I discovered a website offering money for the completion of surveys and “promotional offers”. With my skepticism, I immediately thought it was a hoax. But of course I felt that it was my duty to give it a try…and how could I not? It’s FREE to sign up. After my first week of using this website, I generated $85 in about 5 hours of total work time. Getting these numbers in that amount of time – I just had to share it with you.

        The name of this “source of cash” is Cash Crate (Click here to register). It is giving people the opportunity to earn money by completing surveys and promotional offers. Usually the money comes in small increments such as $0.50 each, give or take a few cents. However, these figures tend to quickly add up as you can see from my experience with Cash Crate. In this guide, I am going to show you everything you need to know to be successful with Cash Crate. Putting in an hour a day could get you an extra $100 each week.

         Now when many of you hear “surveys” and “promotional offers”, you’re probably slightly perplexed as to what I am actually speaking of. Let me enlighten you. Surveys typically require you to enter your personal information into a form, and answer various questions on multiple pages. Usually these surveys have a “skip” button on each page, and allow you to simply skim through the survey without actually having to answer anything. Please be aware that this work is very DRY, and gets quite redundant after a while. If you aren’t the patient type or you just have a bad case of ADHD, this is not the business for you. I recommend this website to those who have a lot of free time and often find themselves bored without cause. If that last sentence describes you, continue reading to find out how this works.

Well How DOES it work?

At this point you may be wondering how the completion of surveys puts money in your pocket without you investing a dime. Well the concept is rather simple. Many companies in the internet world make money by offering a “prize” to anyone who can complete a survey and “Participate in at least 2 offers!” (or something of that nature). The survey usually entails a load of advertisements for you to view. These advertisements are submitted by other companies who pay the owner of the survey site each time their ad is viewed or clicked. – This is where the money comes from initially. The survey websites partner with Cash Crate, and agree to pay Cash Crate a percentage of the revenue earned by their referrals. This simply means that Cash Crate gets an identified referral link from each survey website, you then click on the referral link and complete the offer. The survey site then sees that an offer was completed through a Cash Crate referral link. The survey site then pays Cash Crate for the referral. Cash Crate keeps a small percentage of the money, and passes the rest on to you.

This may seem a bit overwhelming at first, but you will catch on soon.

The First Step

        First things first, before you go and register for Cash Crate (which you can do here) you need to set up a separate email account. You will need to use this address when filling out various offers, so that your primary email is not bombarded with spam. Once you have your new email created, click here to sign up for free and get started.

        The next thing you should do is watch the video tutorial which if featured on the “members” page. This should give you a basic idea of what you will be doing to earn money. You should also notice a list of offers to complete on the “members” page. Generally, there are two different kinds of offers you will find here – 100% Free offers and Trial offers. 100% Free offers do not require a credit card, but normally have a lower payout. Trial offers, however, do require credit card information but do not require you to make any investment. These trial offers will allow you to cancel at anytime during your allotted “trial duration”. As long as you cancel before the trial ends, your credit card will not be charged. The trial offers tend to have much larger payouts.

Trial Offers

            I believe trial offers are far more profitable and well worth your time. If you do decide to take advantage of these, you need to keep a few things in mind. You WILL BE CHARGED if you do not remember to cancel your free trials. I haven’t found these companies to be very forgiving if you happen to forget your trial “end date”. The best way to manage the various trial offers you complete is to document them in Microsoft word or with pen and paper if you prefer. You should always remember to include the name of the company you registered with, the date upon which you registered, the duration of the trial, any log-in information you may have created for that particular site, and any other information you deem important.

100% Free offers

           These offers are going to be less profitable and a little more time consuming. However, they still can be VERY profitable if managed correctly. One way you can ensure you are completing the easiest offers is by selecting “sort by: Rating” in the box on the members page. This will take offers that other members have found to be profitable, and put them in descending order. Also select “Show: 100% Free Offers” to clear out the Trial offers if you are only interested in the free ones.

         One thing you should be VERY observant of is the “Description” of each offer. This block of text listed next to each offer will give you precise instructions on how to complete and receive credit for the offer. You should never neglect this message because it is there for your benefit! Many of the offer websites you go to will automatically refer you to another survey website even though you may have already completed the Cash Crate requirements. In some cases, you may only have to complete half of a survey to receive credit from Cash Crate. Always, always, always read the description to ensure you receive payment for the work that you do!

Speed

            Speed becomes a very important factor in this business. Simply put, the more offers you complete the higher your hourly wage goes up. There are a few tactics you should know to help maximize your speed in completing survey offers. First of all, you should utilize the built in “Autofill” feature in your browser. These may not come with all browsers, I recommend switching to Internet Explorer or Firefox as these come pre-equipped with nice little tools like these. “Autofill” allows you to make a profile of your personal information such as your address, phone number, name, birth date etc… When you come to a registration form, you can simply press the “Autofill” button and the form will be automatically completed.

          Another tip to improve your speed is to use the “skip” button whenever it is available. During a survey, many offers will have a “skip” button underneath it, allowing you to continue the survey without completing that specific offer. It is worth noting that none of the offers in a survey require your participation unless specifically stated in the Cash Crate “description”.

Extra Tips

• Keep a detailed record of Trial offers you complete

• Do not use fraudulent information when completing registration forms – your account will be terminated and you will not receive payment

• Use “Autofill” to maximize speed

• Always, ALWAYS read the offer “Description”

         Using the guidelines and tips I have given you will put you ahead of the average bear and set you on the fast track to making money in this business. With this money-making-method there is no limit to what you can make. What you put into it is what you will get out of it.

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Introducing the Lawn Care Opportunity

        Have you ever gone outside and cut the grass for a few quick bucks? In this guide, I am taking this common “job” teens use for making money, and showing you how to earn substantial income with it. Lawn care comes in many forms. Whether it is mowing lawns, or shoveling snow, it can bring you consistent income.

      This business is somewhat seasonal depending on where you live. In the south, lawn care is only needed in the spring, summer, and fall. However, in colder climates there is work to be done in the winter as well.

Materials Needed

• Team of People – This is optional, but it is highly recommended that you find other people to work with. People are more likely to invest in a team rather than an individual. You will also have the time to work for more customers if you have a team. You should operate your team by assigning each member a task to do on each jobsite.

• Notebook/mini-calendar – You will need something to organize the schedule in which you operate your business.

• Lawn care tools – All of these tools are optional depending on what type of work you will be doing.

                                                                    

                                                                     1. Lawn Mower

                                                                
                                                                
                                                                     2. Edger

                                                                     3. Weed-eater

                                                                     4. Leaf blower

                                                                     5. Rake

                                                                     6. Shovel

Marketing Yourself

         When marketing your business, you must consider who your target customers are. Who is more likely to hire you? Your answer to this is probably going to be people in your neighborhood. Neighborhoods are also a great place to market your business because you are likely within walking distance of your potential customers. The best way you’re going to obtain customers is by going house to house, and personally offering your services.

         Now before you head out the door to market yourself, there are a few things you should take with you. You should have a visually appealing flyer created which advertises your business. Be sure to include your phone number, address, and the names of you and your team members. From personal experience, I also recommend taking a picture of a yard you and your team have just worked on and placing it in your flyer. Now when you are out going from house to house, you should take a handful of these flyers with you. When a person opens the door, greet them and introduce yourself. Then hand them a flyer and tell them you would be honored to have their business (or something cheesy of that nature). The other important item you will need for marketing is your mini-calendar or notebook. You will want to have this handy so when your customers accept your business, you can “pencil them in”.

        Also another tip I have about marketing is your attire. I highly recommend wearing a shirt and tie while selling your services. This may seem a bit overboard considering your circumstances, but it is a HUGE turn-on for customers (I know what your thinking). It creates an ideal first impression by displaying your professionalism and seriousness.

Scheduling

        When scheduling work dates with customers. You must be sure that you and your team will be available during the specified work time. Having to cancel someone’s appointment is a really fast way to lose a customer. Also be sure to keep a detailed calendar of your personal schedule, and request a personal schedule from each of your team members. This will help you avoid conflicts with your work.

Transportation

         If you are 16 and older, and you have a vehicle, that’s great for you…Go get yourself a trailer and you’re all set. As for the rest us who may not be over 16 or just aren’t equipped to drive, there are many options available. Before I turned 16 I used to carry my equipment from house to house in a big wagon. I had a team, of course, and they helped me push it. Also golf carts, four-wheelers, and rangers are great for pulling small trailers. Although I recommend only using them in residential areas (basically, don’t drive a golf cart on the freeway).

Extra Tips

• Picking reliable team members is not a bad idea.

• After working for a customer, be sure to have your mini-calendar handy, and ask them when they would like you to come back.

• MAKE SURE YOU DO QUALITY WORK!

• Have “Special Promotions” every few weeks, offer discounts. This will keep your customers interested.

         When conducting this business, being consistent and prompt with your customers will show them your maturity and you will begin earning credibility. Credibility is an important part of keeping your business alive. Word of mouth can spread quickly through neighborhoods. So if you do a poor job, it could decrease your chances of gaining other potential customers. However, if you follow this guide and maintain consistency and quality throughout your work, you my friend are on your way to a rewarding income.

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to email me at gdirocket@bdavis93.ws

The Common Problem

All teens want…no, NEED money. However, there are limited opportunities available for teens to earn substantial income. Many adults will tell you to go out and mow a few lawns or wash a few cars. These jobs can indeed earn you some quick cash. But teens who are intent on making big money will ask themselves, “how can I keep this money flowing over a period of time? I’m not settling for a quick $20 here and there!” I have seen very few teens get the constant flow of money they’ve always wanted. I myself have been one of these fortunate teens who has found a way to make a considerable living, while maintaining my grades in school. The only thing holding ALL teens back from making substantial money, is their lack of knowledge. I’m sure you have the will, time, and effort to make money. You just don’t know how to effectively manage your opportunities. Well my friend, in this blog I am going to show you everything you need to know in order to make SUBSTANTIAL income as a teenager.