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The coming of spring provides unique opportunities for your young entrepreneur.

I’m sure that during this time of year your son or daughter will repeatedly come to you for money here and there, for an outdoor event or even money for the latest fashion trend that the spring season has introduced. The good news is that the same warmer months that have created new opportunities for your kids to spend your money have also created unique opportunities for your kids to launch their own business endeavors and make money of their own.

Here are a few ideas that can provide your kids an opportunity to make their own spring break income:

For the young entrepreneur that’s good with animals:

Pet sitting opportunities boom in the warmer months with pet owners going on vacation. Many prefer not to leave their pet in a kennel. Depending on how well your child is with animals, it can entail walking, feeding and grooming dogs to something as simple as feeding fish. Older kids that may be familiar with caring for horses won’t find it odd to find homeowners in our area with stables that need their services.

For the young entrepreneur that’s good with yard work:

Simple pulling of weeds and tilling a garden make good starters for kids providing a service to neighbors. Mowing lawns have always been favorites for the young entrepreneur mature enough to handle the task safely. Other jobs that have always been on a homeowner’s spring To Do list have been cleaning windows, trimming hedges and other “curb appeal” tasks.

For the kids with a lot of energy and a couple of friends:

Take two or three friends or siblings, a parking lot with easy access, running water, soap and sponges, and you’ve got a car washing business. Coordinating a week ahead with fliers and signs the day of can add to the number of customers.

For kids that are good with other kids:

Creative kids and those that love the spotlight can do anything from face painting to puppet shows with a little planning. Day cares, churches, local summer camps and even baby sitters are all looking for ways to keep the kids in their care entertained. Your young entrepreneur could be their entertainment while at the same time doing something they also have fun at. The best way to do this would be to approach the group early enough to get on their schedule since many of these services plan their activities in advance.

This spring could be a great way for your kids to learn responsibility and how to manage their own money by launching their own business project suited for the season.