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BBC News
09-07-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Boy, 8, sets up stall in Market Harborough to save for house deposit
"If you get to like 18 or 20, and you haven't started saving any money, it takes a while to get there so I wanted to start early."Archie is just eight years old, but he is already planning for his future and saving money for a deposit on his first he is not just putting his pocket money aside, the entrepreneurial schoolboy set up a market stall selling jewellery, fidget toys, sweets and other items a year efforts have paid off and Archie, from Market Harborough in Leicestershire, said he had already saved £3,000 towards his future. Property prices in the area are growing faster than in neighbouring districts in the East Midlands. Provisional data from the Office for National Statistics shows the average house price in Harborough in April 2025 was £355,000, while the average for first-time buyers in the area stood at £286, mum Jodie said: "He was always driven by wanting a shop and then interested in looking for premises and locations so he could live above it.""Whenever he saw empty shops in town he wanted to know how much they're worth."She said his passion for trading began when they were on a holiday."He collected loads of stones and shells and then washed them, lined them up meticulously on a tray outside the house and made £6.50," she explained."After that, he wanted to be somewhere busier and went on and on and on."He pestered and pestered and pestered and set about it happening." Archie buys old and new stock at car boot sales or from other traders to sell on his stall at Harborough Indoor Market in Northampton Road, run by the other traders, he has to pay rent for his stall and have market traders' insurance, which was taken out by once a month, Archie gets to the market hall for about 06:00, and sets up alongside other stallholders, carefully arranging his stock in colour co-ordinated rows."I absolutely love trading and the other traders like having me there too," he said. "They come and talk to me and some of them come and buy things from me too." Andy Friess and his wife Katrina run a stall called PictureMyPast, which aims to help people trace their ancestors. Mr Friess said: "As soon as I met Archie, I could see he was a livewire. "He was insistent that mum and dad didn't help him arrange his stock. He's a little superstar."He added: "I advised him about the height of his displays and about clear pricing."I even advised him about how to present himself so you look like you mean business.""His mum would say 'listen to the advice, because it won't always be free'."Jodie said: "He's so organised, he knows how much he's bought things for and how much he's selling for."Archie's dad Lee added: "They like having him there, it's like the next generation."There are very few young people, so getting them in this young to carry it on, it's all good and good for the town."
CNA
31-05-2025
- Business
- CNA
Money Mind 2025/2026 - How to pick an ETF
23:26 Min Money Mind 2025/2026 How to pick an ETF that's right for you. Top red flags to avoid when you're looking for a job. Plus, how one young Singaporean fed her travel bug, all on her own dime. Money Mind 2025/2026 About the show: Money Mind tells you how to make the most of your money with tips for investors, business ideas for businessmen and analysis of the economy, companies, markets, financial products and trends.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Search is on to find Bolton's Young Entrepreneur of the Year
The search is on for Bolton's most successful young entrepreneur. Bolton News Business Awards is back to celebrate with the glittering event set to take place on Friday, September 26 at the Toughsheet Community Stadium. The awards celebrate the achievements and innovation of local companies doing fantastic things in the Bolton area. And every year there is a special category to recognise the inspirational young people with a head for business who are carving out a successful career in business. Richard Duggan, Regional Editor North West at Newsquest Media Group and Editor of The Bolton News said: "The awards are a highlight of my year because it's an opportunity to celebrate the amazing businesses in our town. "I am always amazed by the calibre of entries and cannot wait to shout about the incredible companies and organisations that call the area home. "It is always a joy to celebrate Bolton's young entrepreneurs, who deserve to be recognised and who also inspire the next generation of businessmen and women. "If you've not entered before, this is the year to do so - whether you make the shortlist or take home an award, it's always a night to remember." READ MORE: Young Entrepreneur of the Year at Bolton Business Awards How to enter The Bolton News Business Awards 2025 Bolton Business Awards 2024 highlight local graft and hard work This award is for entrepreneurs aged 30 or under who have demonstrated the traits to achieve a level of business success that belies their age. Judges will be looking for young entrepreneurs who have seized the opportunity to establish their own businesses and are passionate about progress. This entrepreneur will be a beacon of inspiration to business people irrespective of age and industry. Last year's winner was 28-year-old chef-turned-director. Based at Regent Park Golf Centre in Lostock, Jacob Greenhalgh identified a gap in the golf events market and established his firm - Green Golf Events -to fill it, demonstrating exceptional foresight and business acumen. Under his leadership, the business has doubled its event offerings in the past year, expanding both reach and capacity. He has introduced new event formats and technologies to enhance the player experience, showing his commitment to innovation in a traditional sport. To enter this year's award scan the QR code. For more information visit
