Hi there,I was wondering if anyone had any ideas about a very small business I could set up in the summer. I have two months off school, and would like a way of making money. The ideas must be simple and relatively cheap to set up. I am only a schoolboy, so will not be able to rent or buy any property!Thanks very much.
      Answer1:If you have any lawn equipment, and some type of vehicle that can haul at least a lawn mower, despite how "lame" it may sound, you might consider starting your own lawn care/landscaping business. Although it may seem like youre the only one that needs the income, you might find that some of your friends may be willing to help. I had a friend 2 summers ago that started his own lawn business and after 3 or 4 summers of mowing, trimming, raking, shoveling, digging, etc. of various lawns, he was at the point where he was making up to $3,000 to $4,000 and more a summer, and was able to pay me and one other person for helping him. I made upwards of $1,000 over the course of the summer. Of course, thats after 5 years of experience and marketing himself, so I wouldnt expect to make that much up front, ($3,000 or $4000) but you could certainly get there. So, just an idea. It helps to have friends that are willing to help you, but nothing beats the good old ipod and a lawn mower!
      Answer2:LOL not to sound cliche or anything but you could set up a lemonade stand, or mowing peoples grass, or you could just get a job at a restaurant or gas station or something of the sort. What talents do you have? Perhaps your have the abilities to fix computers, or skate boards, IDK just do what your good at!Hope it helped!
      Answer3:Not knowing where you live make a deal with a landowner that needs an area of his property cleared of trees and sell the wood door to door (where the houses have fireplaces) Free wood you cut and clear to do with as you can
      Answer4:If you live in an area where there are store fronts, you could get the equipment and wash the windows on the fronts every few days. You might also make money cleaning out peoples garages. If you live in a neighborhood and you or your family are friends with neighbors, you might be able to run errands for them. When I was sick, I used to hire someone to get my groceries and run to the copy store for me and stuff like that.Another thing is hauling garbage out to the curb for people. Its a chore most people dont like and would pay someone to do. If you charged $5-$10 per house per garbage day, you could easily clear $25-$50 in one morning.As others have mentioned, people always need trimming and lawn work done. If you have access to a rototiller, you might be able to rent your services with that for people who want a small garden in their backyard.Youre going to need to advertise somehow to make this happen. Normally, flyers and newspaper ads are your most economical options.