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Frankie George, from Highmoor, and Toran Harrison, from Fawley, both 14, developed The Daily Lego

These teenagers went on a way where they could raise money for children affected by the coronavirus pandemic. They created a website to review the best Lego sets. Frankie George and Toran Harrison who are of age 15, have developed The Daily Lego. Daily Lego reviews the latest toy sets and prices.

The boys are raising money for Children in Need as 75 per cent of referral commissions from Amazon Associates are being donated to the charity. Frankie had an idea to use his lockdown time to do something productive. He researched making money by teenagers. His came across Amazon Associates Programme. The London Teen Frankie said that he has been fascinated by the business world entire life.

He started his first business when he was six and started selling sweets. He has been a Lego enthusiastic he was very young. But he waited long to chose the right Lego set. He has created a tool for Lego fans; an easy and enjoyable way to find the appropriate Lego set in terms of price, theme and features.

He is donating 75% of all referral earnings to children in need. It supports 3,000 charities for children so we can ensure we are helping children, particularly during the challenges presented through covid-19, such as abuse, hunger and mental health issues. Frankie asked for the help of Toran to expand the concept. He was able to make The Daily Lego’s content broader by creating an entire page dedicated to Lego Ninjago. Toran made the page attractive and brought more readers to the site. Frankie has reviewed sets including Star Wars, Ninjago and Marvel.

  • June 3, 2020

Eion Jackson, Hudsonville High School student, grows his Apparel business JCKS Apparel

Eion Jackson, a junior at Hudsonville High School, is using his time during the coronavirus pandemic to grow his apparel business. Launched nearly two years ago, Jackson, 17, owns and operates JCKS Apparel. He designs T-shirts, sweatshirts, jogger sweatpants, hats and other street wear with the recent addition of protective face masks.

  • May 31, 2020

Smithers young entrepreneur Ana Stavast sells honey products at local coop store

A Smithers teen has been keeping busy during the pandemic by starting her own business. Fifteen-year-old Ana Stavast has started making and selling lip balm at the Out of Hand store.

  • May 31, 2020

Teenpreneur Henry Burner, 17, producing everything from lanyards to dog collars

In 2014, Henry Burner was 11 when he started selling buttons online—the kind you pin to a shirt or jacket. Sales climbed quickly. Within a few years, his firm, Buttonsmith, had expanded into lanyards, magnets, and other doodads, and gross revenue crossed $1 million. It’s grown into the multimillions since.

  • May 31, 2020

High school teenager running her own baking business Megan’s Confection Perfection

For most teenagers, high school, extracurriculars and entering adulthood are plenty to deal with. Megan Schussler does all of that — on top of running her own baking business.

  • May 29, 2020

Emily Hewlett, 16, opened her own food truck called Sweet Tails and Treats

In the midst of the pandemic, Emily Hewlett has opened her own food truck called Sweet Tails and Treats, and there is no shortage of customers. Emily has been baking for her family since she was just 10 years old. She’s won baking contests and now is serving up her own creations. All the fried pastries are made in-house and so far, it’s the cheesecake crepe that been in highest demand.

  • May 29, 2020

Teenager from Peppard made personal protective equipment for father’s firm

Monty Walker, 13, made 25 face shields with his teachers at Shiplake College for AB Walker, which is run by his father Julian and has nine branches including one in Reading Road, Henley. While none of the branches is open to the public, the staff still visit care homes and hospitals to collect the dead and have to wear masks, gloves, aprons and face shields to ensure they do not contract covid-19.

  • May 28, 2020

Northwestern student Ibraheem Alinur's City Health Tech is revolutionizing handwashing

“At City Health Tech, our overarching mission is figuring out how can we get these devices in every place ever and figuring out how to be accessible,” Alinur said. “I think a big part of that will be working with corporate sponsors to fund having these devices in places where people may not be able to afford them. I think it is always important to talk about the people who are not in the room and the global and diverse communities that are out there.”

  • May 26, 2020

Lake Travis High School senior Tyler von Roemer donates laptops

Realizing that not all students have laptops to learn from home and the difficulties of using an older laptop or sharing a device, Lake Travis High School senior Tyler von Roemer, set out to improve learning for students in need.

  • May 24, 2020

Dunham's School teenpreneur Brennan Phillips running gloves business

With his business @225_gloves, Phillips sells gloves to players and collectors across the United States and in Venezuela. He also is a brand ambassador for Round 2/The Athletes Marketplace and Steelo Sports Glove Company, according to a school news release. Phillips also gives teammates advice about buying gloves and even volunteers to break them in.

  • May 24, 2020
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