Third of young Brits consider quitting jobs to sell clothes and shoes on smartphone apps, study reveals
A THIRD of young people are considering quitting their jobs to sell goods on smartphone apps, research has revealed.
Almost a third of respondents have sold 10 or more items, according to the research by O2 Business, which offers small and medium-sized business customers tailored flexible packages specifically designed to help businesses as they evolve. Amelia Murray, 18, an A-Level student who has been selling clothes on Depop, is among the new generation of ‘mobilepreneurs’.
“Since starting on Depop, I’ve sold over 80 items and made over £1000. I’ve also recently bought a sewing machine to help me customise and tailor clothes. It’s definitely something I would love to be able to do full-time. It also emerged 24 per cent of those polled said smartphone apps had made their wheeling and dealing experience more flexible, while a fifth said they were quick and easy to use on-the-go.
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