Fabrics business is one of the businesses with a high rate of customer influx. This buttresses the saying that; ‘looking good is good business. Hence, we had an interview session with one of the fast-growing entrepreneurs in the industry.
We featured the creative director of a notable online fabric store in this edition of Customer Showcase. Her name is Rolayo Williams-Lasebikan. She owns The Ankara Dentist store. It is a fashion business that specializes in fabrics such as Ankara, Cashmere Wool, Silk, Chiffon, and Adire.
Rolayo narrates how she has managed to be a dentist and an entrepreneur while speaking with our team.
Read the interview below
Rolayo Williams-Lasebikan, CEO, The Ankara Dentist
The cake-making industry is filled with lots of creative entrepreneurs who often come up with beautiful cake arts. Hence, we took out time to interview one of the fast-rising creatives in the industry.
On this episode of Customer showcase, we featured the CEO of Kiniyidun Cakes and Sweet treats,Temi Igbonovia. She owns a confectionery located at 52, Agungi Ajiran Road, Agungi, Lekki, Lagos state.
Temi makes delicious edible art cakes and treats like, cookies, cinnamon rolls, banana chocolate cakes, apple crumbles, and lots more. She shares the story of her journey into baking in an exclusive interview with the Printivo team.
In addition, She shared some vital tips for bakers and other entrepreneurs.
Click this video to watch the interview.
When asked what she does to make her customers feel special, Temi said she puts herself in her customers’ shoes. Entrepreneurs should emulate this. It helps them relate better with their clients and prospects.
Similarly, entrepreneurs should always seek ways to incorporate their passion into whatever they’re doing. As a result, this would help to create a niche for themselves. Instagram is also an effective marketing tool for businesses and she encourages entrepreneurs to use it.
We at Printivo love to discover our customers’ journey, their uniqueness, and all the ways they maximize prints to thrive. The Printivo Customers showcase is an avenue through which this is done. To get in touch with Kiniyidun cakes and treats, you can visit her website
To help your business thrive, you should make the most of quality prints.
2021 could be the best year yet for your small business. To improve business activities, you can begin with the little things that won’t cost so much then, you can proceed to the capital intensive ones.
Here are 5 easy ways you can improve your small business before the year ends.
1. Genuine assessment
Take a good look at your business. Find out what products aren’t selling, what products or services should you really be selling, etc. Make the necessary changes to get rid of what slows you down, improve on what is currently working well and add what will improve your business generally.
2. Build a team
While you may be very passionate about your startup, you won’t achieve success by going about it all on your own. Trying to do everything yourself will burn you out or slow your progress.
One major key to growing is to learn what to hold on to and know what to trust to others.
Too many small business owners who try to do most things by themselves may end up doing less.
3. Study your competition
You don’t have to copy your competition. Do this to figure out what they are not offering. Find out what opportunities exist that no one else is taking advantage of.
4. Study industry trends/Research
Perhaps the buying habits of your customers are changing. A simple survey of your customers can help you identify these changes. Or maybe there are global trends that no one has applied to your industry yet.
5. Find a way to stand out
Find out how you can be better than your competition. It could be to; commit to better customer service, embrace corporate responsibility and give back to your community or you could offer a guarantee.
Applying these tips could help make a significant change in your business. Subscribe to our newsletter for more business tips on how to start or grow a business.
The end of the year is usually the season to thank all the people who have helped you reach your goals this year. But before the frenzy begins, it’s time to start thinking about holiday season gifts that are simple, yet memorable for your loved ones.
Here is a couple of gift ideas you could add to your list, for your loved ones.
