13-year-old entrepreneur launches dog treats business

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Brielle Tremere knew she didn’t wish to work for anybody, so she began her personal enterprise.

And though, at 13, she is a bit youthful than many entrepreneurs, her age didn’t cease her from launching Waggin’ Tails Canine Treats, baked treats for canine, in July.

Earlier than she began, Brielle had no thought what she wished her new enterprise to be.

Initially, her authentic thought was creating tie-dye shirts. Nevertheless, she later realized it could price her a lot of capital, so she began researching.

“My mother’s a vet so like, vitamin has all the time been vital. So, I discovered this concept of canine treats.”

When she was certain concerning the enterprise, she informed her mom, who was very supportive, she stated.

“She was completely satisfied that I wished to do canine treats as a result of she loves simply serving to me with stuff and dealing with me.”

She didn’t have the cash to begin however was capable of get a $150 grant from the Younger Millionaires’ Program, a summer season enterprise program that gives help for younger entrepreneurs, in addition to a $400 mortgage from her mom.

Making a recipe wasn’t too troublesome. Her mom assisted her in creating recipes from scratch that will be each wholesome and appropriate for canine, she stated.

“I’ve a mentor (her mother) that knew about what I used to be doing. I additionally love baking and a part of it’s making canine treats. In order that was useful.”

She sells her treats on-line through Fb. They’re pre-packaged in her dwelling in Charlottetown and can be found in two sizes: small bites retailing at $4 and massive bites retailing at $10.

Tara McCarthy stated she was impressed when her daughter got here up with the enterprise thought.

“I imply, I am a vet. So, I assumed it was down my alley. So, I suppose so. I assumed it was an thrilling factor for her to discover. And there is a lot of canine house owners, particularly since COVID.”

The enterprise creates a chance for Brielle to not solely generate income but in addition study to be artistic, she stated.

“, I feel we train youngsters to get an training and get a great job, however I feel there’s so many different issues on the market and it is enjoyable for them to comprehend that, you recognize, they actually can create their very own dream.”

Brielle is hoping her enterprise will proceed to generate gross sales down the highway, permitting her to purchase a ticket to British Columbia after being the one consultant from P.E.I./N.B. to qualify for Pony Membership nationals.