A mini entrepreneur has won the hearts of Gorseinon after cashing in on the recent good weather with his own business that would even impress the likes of Lord Alan Sugar.
Seven-year-old, Shawn Nicholas wanted to earn himself some extra pocket money while also boosting his fundraising goals ahead of a Cancer Research Mud Run on July 23.
The young businessman sells 20p cups of squash on his own 'lemonade' style stand outside his family home every weekend and even on hot summer days after school. You can get the biggest Swansea news stories straight to your inbox with our newsletter.
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As the Met Office predicts another scorching heatwave to face Wales in the coming week, Shawn Nicholas has managed to capitalise on the warm weather with his own smart little drinks stand.
Having first set up the idea after school two weeks ago, Shawn said to his mother "come on Mum, we can make a bit of money here" and set up a charming drinks stand serving squash and water to thirsty passer-by's outside his home in Brynafon Road, Gorseinon.
Shawn has now become a local legend, winning the hearts of customers with his charm and ingenuity, even to the extent of having loyal returning customers.
"He's become a bit of a local hero, people love him and we have had so many words of encouragement both online and outside the house.
"He just woke up one morning and thought how he could make the most of the sun and the next thing I know he's putting his table out the front and grabbing squash without us knowing" said Sara Nicholas, his mother.
Armed with a water jug, the family squash and his trustee toy dog at his side - Shawn charms customers promising "you'll be very thirsty" and schedules return visits, his sense of supply and demand would make even Lord Alan Sugar proud.
With Wales expected to be hit by an additional heatwave, plans are now aimed at following the success with snacks - offering home made fruit skewers to help quench customers thirst and hunger.
"He has loads of initiative, give him a couple years and he will give Alan Sugar a run for his money. He gets customers without us even realising most of the time, asking people if they want to buy a drink. It has made me immensely proud to see him behave like this and not something I would expect from a seven-year-old" Sara said.
The young salesman who has the 'gift of the gab' has had renowned success with customers vowing to return and could soon be set for his busiest week as the sun looks to take over Wales.
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