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My mother has agreed to help me do some things like paper work on my behalf. I am going to probably take those steps and I probably can apprentice a bakery. I certainly have high hopes for your young one, as long as your helping them so they dont have to teach themselves like I did. If theres any advice I could give them that changed my perspective is dont be afraid to stand out; pave a different path from everyone else. And dont care what others think. You may think he doesnt think negatively but majority of older kids and young teens do, when I was 11, I styled my hair differently than I used to. I got laughed at, I came home and cried so much. Just recently, I got a buzz cut, I was laughed at and I didnt even care. Im reading books like atomic habits, physco cybernetics, millionaire fastlane , im getting laughed at, getting called names and I dont care. Its a matter of how you see yourself and finding yourself, I know you probably hear it alot but I dont want your kid to go through my pain. I changed myself to fit in. But now im paving a new path, and perfecting it.So you're 13?
If that's correct - first of all it's awesome that you're spending some of your time as a 13-year-old to research how to make money with grown men (and women). You should take a moment to pat yourself on the back for that much initiative that early. I can only hope that my 11-year old will be making moves like you in 2 years.
That being said, if your dream is to own a bakery why not start small by doing one of the following:
1) Selling treats at your school (I sold candy when I was about your age - I'm guessing a few others in the group did similar things.) This is a great way to get the opinion of your peers and learn what products or desserts work and which don't.
2) See if an established bakery will let you "apprentice" at their bakery. Not sure what country you're in and what restrictions exist but this might be hard depending on laws in your area. In my area I've heard about businesses getting in trouble for breaking child labor laws.
3) Set up a stand at a Farmer's market (assuming they're a thing where you live) - this is a great way to test your skills and get feedback from the local public on how good your treats are and what you can do to improve them.
Overall taking out a loan, and meeting building permits and being within local health codes...etc is a lot to take on for a 13-year-old. In the meantime, I would start small and then begin to grow.
I wish you the best of luck regardless!
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