Bat- tziyon Corkson is an entrepreneur, a teacher, a single lady of late 20s, a creative director and CEO of Trippings &Tripple company base in Port Harcourt. She tells Tehila Okereke blog the dynamics of being an entrepreneur and a teacher. See her Interview excerpts below:
Can You Tell Us About Yourself ?
My name is Bat- tziyon Corkson, from Abonnema in Rivers State. A graduate from the University
of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT). I studied Economics from faculty of
education department of educational management. I am an entrepreneur, an
event planner, I bake cakes of all kinds for all occasions. Am also
into catering. My hobble is cooking, baking, singing and innovative
ideas.
How Did You Establish The Company Name?
The name of my company used to be Shanties Sweet Savour, I recently changed the name to Trippings &Tripple this 2015
What Inspire The Name Of Your Company?
It was the holy spirit
How Do You Cope With Business, Teaching and Your Personal Life?
I got people who work with me. Cause it is not so easy though because i need to supervise and ensure that quality is the same.
What Makes Your Brand Different From Others?
You know, there are popular saying, the taste of the pudding is in eating; What makes my
brand different from others, it is in taste of my product because i
give my business 100% effort. It take a lot of creativity and
intelligence to be the best and to come out exceptional in event and
confectionery line so my recipe which is in taste of my product gives me
a brand
How Much Efforts Goes Into Your Typical business?
It's tentative; It depends on the quantity of the order. Baking a cake takes a minimum of 30 hours
How Important is mentoring To You?
I
have a mentor, it is ideal and needful for every one to have a mentor
if you want to go far in life. I always see myself in my mentor charisma
in career and in leadership
How Do You Deal With Difficult Clients?
I
always try to give them want they want because i know how they are; I
also maintain cordial relationship with my customer and deal with each
of them according to knowledge.
Does One Need Any Professional Training In This Business?
Yes, if you want to be a professional
What Are The Most Important Lessons You have Learnt As An Entrepreneur?
You can't satisfy every customer, you must
be daring, you must be ready to face challenges, risk taking is the
game of an entrepreneur. You must believe in yourself also and what you
are made up off.
Have You Ever Experienced The Fear Of Failure?
Yes! It's inevitable
What Job Have Excited You The Most, So Far?
A Wedding cake, I love the concept, I love the design of the cake.
What Are Some Challenges You Face In Starting This Business And How Do You Overcome Such Challenges?
I
faced the challenge of not having the right and necessary equipment for
the business and as the business grew, it was able to provide the funds
needed to equip it
What Is Your Advice To Some One That Wants To Start This Kind Of Business Or Some One That Is Already In It?
He/She must have passion for it. Passion is the fuel that moves the vehicle of destiny. I encourage them to be focused and diligent. They should continue adding to the knowledge they have. The sky is just the beginning of their rise in career height

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