The Economic Times

At just 12, she invested Rs 5.9 lakh, opened a shop and hired her mother. Her 'smart' business strategy is shocking the internet

A 12-year-old girl from central China invested her Spring Festival savings into a stationery shop. She hired her mother to manage daily operations, paying her a monthly salary. The young entrepreneur handled supplier negotiations and business planning. She later shifted the business to selling food items. The story has generated mixed reactions online.