It’s A Kid’s Bizz!

A young Whitsunday resident is inspiring other children by creating her own business at 11 years old, using her own pocket money for the start-up and learning how to sell her hand-made products online.

Trinity Murphy, who attends St Catherine’s Catholic College, has been pestering her mum to let her start her own business for years but until now she hasn’t been allowed.

From selling slime to finger knitting, Trinity has pitched many an idea, but it was her colourful loom bands that finally got the tick of approval with mum, Cynitta.

Thinking of the idea when she saw a friend sell loom bands to other friends on the bus, Trinity took the concept one step further by starting an official business called “Handmade by Trinny” and creating her own Etsy account.

Promoting her colourful wristbands through social media, Trinity was very excited when the first order came in just hours after she shared the link.

She has since made 11 sales in just one night.

“I like it, it’s fun to do!” she said.

“It’s very rewarding getting money for something you like doing.”

Using her own pocket money to buy the loom bands and purchase postage, Trinity now understands the entire retail process from start to finish.

“It’s really cute and I am super proud of her,” said mum Cynitta.

“She’s always trying to think of things to do and this is a great experience for her.”

Trinity is now saving up to buy something special and will also diversify her product range to include scrunchies, finger knitting and key chains soon.

Image:

1: Trinity posting her loom bands to customers

2: The colourful loom bands

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