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07/23/2010 12:23:51 PM · #26

Originally posted by Kelli:

The real money is selling bottled water & soft pretzels at congested traffic areas. You can pick up a case of cheap water for about $3 for 24 bottles. Sell them for $2 a bottle where people are hot & stuck waiting. Pretzels can be picked up wholesale fairly cheap as well. When I was in high school I had a friend who went over to Philly every Saturday with a cooler full of water and about 10 dozen pretzels. He used to make about 5 grand every summer.

This is very, very true. I must say that you should indeed consider this...

JacksonGariety

Sony DSC-RX1

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

07/23/2010 02:51:30 PM · #27

Originally posted by Yo_Spiff:

Originally posted by KarenNfld:
written on the wrappers of a lot of boxed ice cream bars is written "not for individual sale".

Somehow I don't think that will deter him.

Again, I suggest checking city ordinances as there are certainly regulations regarding street vendors and child labor.

That's actually a very good point! I'll be sure to check on that, thanks Karen! :D

And good news! I've hooked up with some carts I can pull along with my bicycle for about $40. YES!

Originally posted by BearMusic:

Ever have any teenagers yourself? One thing never changes; they get brand-obsessed!

Actually. Everyone I know has a PC just because it's cheap. Tower PC's have a lot of bugs, and Laptop PC's have a lot of bugs. I'm buying a Mac for the ease-of-use, the processor, the massive amounts of RAM, the big HD, and the large screen. After this, I'm gogin ot use parallels to dual-boot Windows XP or WIndows 7.

Originally posted by Yo_Spiff:

Building his own custom PC would be way cooler than an off the shelf Macbook, and a more impressive display of geektitude.(IMHO)

That's actually my target for next summer! I am currently enrolled in a great program called FreeGeek that I am volunteering to build low-end computers for the communities (libraries, schools, etc.). Next summer I'll take my learned skills to the next level and build a high-end PC, then take Windows 7 off my MacBook. After that, my Macbook will be for travel, show-off, photos, movies, editing etc. And I'll have (hopefully) build a gaming PC with LOADS of shit packed in.

Originally posted by Strikeslip:

It's great to see a 13yo set his mind on something, anything, and work toward it. Way to, Jack, do your best at whatever it is you decide on.

Thanks Strikey!

Originally posted by PapaBob:

If you are going to use a cooler you need to think about using dry ice, dry ice will keep things a lot colder for longer periods of time. Make sure you factor the cost of the ice into the cost of doing business.

That is PERFECT! I am sooo doing that! It would be cool to see the vapor rise out of the cooler when it was opened. That would attract a lot of attention.

Originally posted by Mike_311:

he's going to sell ice to rich people at what price? $1.50 - $2 a piece? i don't think he's going to get very far above those prices. lets assume he can buy the ice cream at 50c each. that's between 800 and 1200 bars he needs to sell

Well, I have 3 other kids circling different parts of Portland. I'm buying Ice Cream for .50 cents apiece and selling for $2.00 to $4.00 based on prices of other ice-cream salesmen in my neighborhood. And I already have $1000. So 1200 bars is not exactly right. You're getting ahead of yourself to part of the discussion that I gave no information about!? Think before you speak. Please.

Originally posted by Kelli:

That's a great idea! When summer is over, I'll sell Pretzels and soda at school! This discussion has been SO helpful to my business I can't even thank all of you before my throat would go hoarse.

I think I answered everyone's concerns about my business. I'll get going in two days! If you live in NE Portland, have an ear open for this song.

GeneralE

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

07/23/2010 05:43:46 PM · #28

Many schools are banning soda and other high-sugar drinks. Consider flavored waters (no- to low-sugar) or 100% juice (really almost as bad as soda, but it's hard to say "no" to Mother Nature).

Make sure your school doesn't have an exclusive with Coke or Pepsi or Nestle -- you may not be able to conduct business on school grounds.

If you are a computer geek, then consider offering tutorial and/or repair/maintenance services, perhaps to your classmates' parents ... you can charge a lot more for that than for ice cream, and without much of a captial investment.

Message edited by author 2010-07-23 17:44:59.

jomari

Nikon D7000

Nikon AF-S DX 18-105 f/3.5-5.6 ED VR

07/23/2010 08:25:16 PM · #29

I admire your initiative, and I hope that you can work out a plan that helps you achieve your goals. I enjoyed listening to your chosen music. Good luck, stay safe.

JacksonGariety

Sony DSC-RX1

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

07/23/2010 08:28:55 PM · #30

The whole thing is off guys. It turns out, Business Management certificates require that you are age 14 or above, and cost 100 dollars per year. I thought they were 13 and above, and cost $8.33 per months... UGH!!!

Mousie

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

07/23/2010 09:27:27 PM · #31

Wow, even as someone who thoroughly enjoys mindless dance music, your choice would have sent me running for the hills. *shudder*

;)

cowboy221977

Canon EOS-60D

Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

07/23/2010 10:45:19 PM · #32

I used to make a killing washing cars when I was a kid....at 13 I was running a crew in my parents front yard.....

Panasonic LUMIX DMC-LX100

07/24/2010 01:12:07 AM · #33

Originally posted by ApertureJack:

Don't let this detail stop you..

Find an older friend who'll sign the docs, you pony up the $$ and he helps run the thing for a cut of the profits.

ETA: alternatively, you can just do it the old fashioned way and rely on the fact no-one in their right mind is going to ticket a kid your age for trying to work and make a buck... Especially if you explain that you TRIED to get the correct documents and certifications, but you were told that you weren't old enough.. :) (This is absolutely what I would do in your position.)

Message edited by author 2010-07-24 01:13:59.

spiritualspatula

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

07/24/2010 02:26:35 AM · #34

Originally posted by coryboehne:

ETA: alternatively, you can just do it the old fashioned way and rely on the fact no-one in their right mind is going to ticket a kid your age for trying to work and make a buck... Especially if you explain that you TRIED to get the correct documents and certifications, but you were told that you weren't old enough.. :) (This is absolutely what I would do in your position.)

Wilful disregard for a legal avenue to pursue proceedings, yes? Not sure I'd sign with this advice...

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 USM

07/24/2010 03:06:03 AM · #35

Originally posted by spiritualspatula:

Originally posted by coryboehne:

ETA: alternatively, you can just do it the old fashioned way and rely on the fact no-one in their right mind is going to ticket a kid your age for trying to work and make a buck... Especially if you explain that you TRIED to get the correct documents and certifications, but you were told that you weren't old enough.. :) (This is absolutely what I would do in your position.)

Wilful disregard for a legal avenue to pursue proceedings, yes? Not sure I'd sign with this advice...

Never said it was good advice, it's simply what I'd do if they told me I was too young to get the proper docs. And seriously, do you really expect that there's really a high probability of him getting into any sort of trouble (other than being to to quit)? I just don't see it, then again, it's different where I live... The guy who owns the ice cream truck probably doesn't have all of the proper certifications and licenses, hell, he probably avoids paying his taxes, and might not even have a valid drivers license.. So, again, YMMV as you are clearly in a very different bit of our society where such things may not be as well tolerated...

RayEthier

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

07/24/2010 06:44:27 AM · #36

Originally posted by coryboehne:

Originally posted by spiritualspatula:

Originally posted by coryboehne:

ETA: alternatively, you can just do it the old fashioned way and rely on the fact no-one in their right mind is going to ticket a kid your age for trying to work and make a buck... Especially if you explain that you TRIED to get the correct documents and certifications, but you were told that you weren't old enough.. :) (This is absolutely what I would do in your position.)

Wilful disregard for a legal avenue to pursue proceedings, yes? Not sure I'd sign with this advice...

Never said it was good advice, it's simply what I'd do if they told me I was too young to get the proper docs. And seriously, do you really expect that there's really a high probability of him getting into any sort of trouble (other than being to to quit)? I just don't see it, then again, it's different where I live... The guy who owns the ice cream truck probably doesn't have all of the proper certifications and licenses, hell, he probably avoids paying his taxes, and might not even have a valid drivers license.. So, again, YMMV as you are clearly in a very different bit of our society where such things may not be as well tolerated...

Ever hear of "Self Justification" Cory? It would seem that this is exactly what you are advocating here.

Sorry, but from this old fella's perspective I am more inclined to agree with the previous poster. Seeking to advance is indeed a laudable intent, but not at all costs.

Ray