Hamilton teenager Courtney Richardson has been running her business, Pets Are Me, for three years, since she was 12.
She looks after all types of small animals, usually in clients' own homes while they are away on holiday.
Richardson said she had ambitions of owning a cattery when she was younger and thought the business was a way to hone her customer service skills. She attracted customers by putting out business cards, running ads in the paper and launching a Facebook page.
Now, she looks after up to 21 pets in one day and expects business to become easier once she gets her driver's license.
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http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/100579885/Skills-gained-by-school-kids-give-them-edge-in-future-world-of-work
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