Drumming Up Business Trivia Quiz

Answer: Lemonade Stand

This is an easy way for kids to learn to understand the value of money and how a business runs. Be sure to keep receipts of all the expenses (ice, cups, lemons, sugar) and subtract those costs from all the profit. There are many on-line games available, such as "Lemonade Stand" by Bob Jamison for example, that also simulate how to run a business. Is it cold outside? Hot chocolate or coffee work too!

Answer: Babysitting

This job calls for a very responsible person! There is a lot to do including changing diapers for a baby, making meals, playing games, and just ensuring the overall safety of the child. It is a good job for a teenager who is still too young to enter the job market; perhaps helping to take care of younger siblings is a good way to gain experience. Those who are very serious about this job can even find classes in their community to help them be more prepared.

Answer: Lawn Service

This can be a good job because it basically goes year round. Some adults even make their living this way! There is always something to do with the lawn. While some people may be especially particular about how their lawn is kept, some communities have by-laws and guidelines regarding lawn maintenance.

In most areas, lawns need to be mowed once a week once the growing season begins; in the fall there are usually leaves to rake, and, in the winter, snow removal is necessary in some areas.

Answer: Car Wash

This is a job that requires a bit of skill; believe it or not, there is more to washing a car than just rubbing it with an old sponge! First of all, wash the car out of the direct sunlight. Sunlight can make the car dry faster and leave streaks and splotches on the paint. Make sure you have an appropriate cleaning agent - one that has been especially made for washing cars so as not to damage the finish. Rinse off the car before you start to remove loose dirt and debris. You will need two sponges - one for cleaning the wheels and tires and one for cleaning the body of the car. Be sure to keep them clean, otherwise you're just grinding the dirt in! Start from the top of the car and work your way to the bottom, cleaning with length-wise strokes and then rinsing each section before moving on.

After all that work, should you just let it air dry? Of course not! Use an appropriate towel or chamois to prevent water streaking. Does it sound like a good car washer earns their money?

Answer: Pet Care Service

It seems like people in the neighborhood always need help with their pets. Either they are going to be out of town and they need someone to feed and water them, or they are too busy to just take their pet out for exercise. This is also a job, however, that requires a very responsible person. Many people treat their pets like family.

Answer: Bake Sale

When planning a bake sale, it is important to remember to make products - like brownies or chocolate chip cookies - that are very popular and are said to be among the best selling products at a bake sale. Package your goods in an appealing manner; check your local health code.

Some codes may state that all products must be individually wrapped. Also make sure the baked goods are labeled with a list of ingredients. Don't forget to make arrangements to have your bake sale in a area that is busy, so you will have a lot of customers coming by.

Answer: Newspaper Route

Newspaper routes have been earning extra money for kids since 1833, when it is said that Barney Flaherty became the first paperboy in New York City. Today both boys and girls can hold the job, although there aren't as many jobs available as in the past; the distribution of newspapers has dramatically declined in recent years. Just think, though! Delivering papers is great exercise and it is permissible to have help - maybe - from others members of the family. On the other hand paper deliverers must be ready for unexpected changes in weather, and sometimes get up very early in the morning.

The job, however, teaches responsibility, punctuality, and how to deal with customers.

Answer: Garage Sale

Garage sales are great ways of raising a bit of extra money and getting rid of rarely-used items that the family no longer needs. Try to schedule your sale at a time when the weather is reliable and be ready for the inevitable early birds who come at the break of dawn hoping to be first in line. Sometimes members of the same subdivision schedule a group sale to attract more customers. Just be sure that your municipality does not require a permit or place other restrictions on garage sales, such as how many a person may have per year or where advertising signs can or cannot be placed.

Answer: House-sitting

There are many definitions of the term house-sitting; young people would be, of course, unable to actually reside in the house of someone who planned to be away for an extended period of time. They would, however, be able to water plants, take care of pets, or pick up mail. Regular visits can be made to the person's house in order to make sure it is still secure.

There are even some insurance policies that offer a discount to those who have house-sitters watching their house while they are away.

Answer: Recycling

Recycling is not only a way to may a few extra dollars, it is also good for the environment in which we live. It allows for the reusing of some materials and lowers greenhouse gas emissions that are caused by the manufacture of some plastics. Some agencies offer curb service for pickup of recyclables, while others offer a drop off service. Neither of these types of agencies typically offer cash back.

There are, however, also centers that buy back recyclables, such as aluminum cans. Though the price fluctuates, in September 2017 each can was worth approximately 1.7 cents in the United States.