Meet the Brigsley lad who has a profitable dog-walking business at simply 17

A 17-year-old lad from North East Lincolnshire who has began a profitable dog-walking business desires different young entrepreneurs to comply with his lead.

Owen Robinson, from Brigsley, began Dog Paws Walking in April this 12 months. He stated all you’ll want to get began is insurance coverage and a method of monitoring your earnings.

He does dog-walking part-time alongside his research at Centre4. His service additionally covers Cleethorpes, Immingham, Binbrook, Healing and East Holton.

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Owen advised Grimsby Live: “All you want is to begin is commercial. I used leaflets and posted them by way of doorways. You want a e-book to maintain monitor of your money and insurance coverage and that is all you want. Extras like leads aren’t necessary as I’ve by no means needed to take my very own lead.”

He added: “I obtained impressed to canine walking by only a few canine walkers round Grimsby and persons are crying out for them. I get pleasure from canine walking as it is a good expertise to walk completely different dogs and go on new walks, assembly pleasant clients.”

Owen stated he registered with the council as a self-employed canine walker. But he stated it’s surprisingly straightforward to get began and he hopes to encourage different individuals to assume out the field and expertise working for themselves.

In Owen’s latest Instagram submit, he confirmed the affords for the New Year, with weekly subscriptions of canine walks beginning at simply £29.40 and a month-to-month subscription of £98.60. It is a dream job for many who love dogs and walking outdoor and there’s a lot of flexibility, which permits Owen to stability work and schooling.

He added: “It’s very enjoyable with no stress. You can work alongside schooling, I’m at Centre4 doing my schooling for now and it’s totally versatile and all my jobs slot in properly.”