Seven year-old Norfolk business owner earns £800 via 3D printing

New stats show that just over an eighth of children have already made more than a grand from their side hustles

Author: Tom ClabonPublished 25th Sep 2025

A seven year-old from the county tells us she's earnt £800 through her 3D printing businesses.

New stats from GoHenry’s latest Youth Economy Report show that just over an eighth of children have already made more than a grand from their side hustles.

While over two-thirds of young people in the UK say they want to be entrepreneurs when they grow up.

Nearly half of these kids are saving their side hustle earnings - with almost a third (30%) reinvesting in their business and 15% giving back to their community.

"If you're going to do something like this, make sure it's something that you enjoy doing!"

Lila tells us more about what's done with some of her money, so far:

"We saw other people do it and thought we do it and do it better!

"I've brought some Labubus and teddies, but I've also put some it away in an an account so I have some money for when I'm older.

"They my friends and classmates have been buying a lot of things us! Such as dragons, animals and playsets.

"If you're going to do something like this, make sure it's something that you enjoy doing!"

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