In recent years, more and more young people have joined the ranks of street vendors. However, can everyone make “over ten thousand a month” by selling on the street? Who is making money from this trend?
Lele, who started with a capital of only 3,500 yuan, told the media that sharing her experience of selling on the street on social media has attracted a large number of fans. Many people hope to make money like her, which led Lele to discover a new business opportunity: “At first, I directly recommended the source of goods to them. Later, I found that more and more people were coming to me to ask for goods, so I gradually started to walk towards the supplier.”
Nowadays, Lele has paid off her debt and earned a net profit of about 250,000 yuan by selling on the street last year, while her income from supplying goods exceeded one million yuan. Plus, her regular job salary and her annual income are close to two million yuan.
In her opinion, selling on the street earns “easy money,” and therefore, it is not worth encouraging young people to blindly follow this trend. “Young people should consider the extensibility of their part-time job choices. Selling on the street is only one means and method. The most important thing is to discover new things through selling on the street.”
Street vendors have long been a part of Chinese culture, and it is no different today. In recent years, however, there has been an explosion in the number of young people setting up their stalls to earn extra income. With the rise of social media, many of these vendors are using online platforms to promote their products and increase sales.
Lele, a 22-year-old girl from a small town in China, is one of them. After graduating from college, she started working in a company in a big city. However, due to her high living expenses, she quickly accumulated a large amount of debt. To pay off her debt, she started selling cosmetics and accessories on the street in her spare time.
At first, she didn’t earn much, but as she gained more experience, her business began to take off. With the help of social media, she was able to reach a wider audience and increase her sales. She also started to sell clothes and shoes, which were more profitable than cosmetics and accessories.
As her business grew, Lele realized that she needed to find a stable source of goods. She began to work with suppliers, negotiating prices and ensuring the quality of the products. Eventually, she was able to build up a network of suppliers and became a supplier herself.
Now, Lele is a successful entrepreneur, earning more than most people her age. Her story has inspired many young people to start their businesses and pursue their dreams. However, she cautions against blindly following the trend of selling on the street.
“Selling on the street is not a magic bullet. It takes hard work and dedication to make it successful. You need to have a clear understanding of your target market, your products, and your competition. You also need to be prepared to face challenges and setbacks along the way.”
Lele’s story is a testament to the power of entrepreneurship and the potential of the Chinese market. As more and more young people enter the workforce, the demand for flexible and creative job opportunities will only increase. Selling on the street may not be for everyone, but for those who are willing to put in the effort, it can be a lucrative and rewarding experience.
In conclusion, selling on the street can be a viable source of income for young people in China. However, it is not a magic bullet.