Immigrate to the UK and see UK immigration life: Think back to when you were 11 years old. Perhaps you were playing house, watching cartoons, or asking your parents for pocket money; but a young boy in the UK has already become a business owner, earning an average of at least 1000 pounds (approximately 9700 RMB) per week. Such business acumen at such a young age has left even adults in awe.
11-year-old boy Henry (Henry Patterson) is the owner of an online candy store called "Not Before Tea". However, as early as age 5, he already had the idea of starting a business, and at age 7, he took his first step by selling bags of fertilizer on eBay for 1 pound (approximately 10 RMB) each, and the business was quite successful.
Because the fertilizer business was doing well, Henry gained confidence, and his mother encouraged him further. He recalled his mother telling him stories about her childhood days spent lingering in candy shops. Inspired by this, 9-year-old Henry opened an online candy store called "Not Before Tea", packaging the candy beautifully and even incorporating stories about mice and owls to promote his products, which made him the youngest entrepreneur in the UK.
With his business acumen, Henry was not satisfied with just selling candy. Now, "Not Before Tea" has transformed into a multi-functional store, selling not only candy but also bags, children's books, and stationery, specifically tailored for children aged 3 to 11.
Today, the annual turnover has reached 65,000 pounds (approximately 630,000 RMB), and more than 70 suppliers are ordering products from him.
Reports state that Henry was also recognized as a "Young Entrepreneur to Watch" last year. While his classmates are very curious and excited about his entrepreneurial journey, Henry displays a maturity beyond his years, saying, "I don't really talk to them about money."