Loving Mom of 1 Works As Baker and Shares Insight Into Being Entrepreneur in 2023

Loving Mom of 1 Works As Baker and Shares Insight Into Being Entrepreneur in 2023

  • A hard-working mother in Pinetown, KZN is doing so well with her baking business
  • Annah Maseko started her entrepreneurial endeavour after being unemployed for six years, and despite the various challenges she’s faced, the mom of one hasn’t looked back since
  • Briefly News reached out to the baker, who opened up about everything she learnt in 2023

A dedicated baker in Pinetown, KZN is not allowing any challenge or setback to keep her down.

A lady who is a baker in KZN and is a mother of one daughter
Annah Maseko is a mom and a baker. Image: Annah Maseko.
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The mother of one previously told Briefly News that she started her business after being jobless for six years.

Now, Annah Maseko, who owns ‘Annah’s Creations’, is working hard to make a success of her baking endeavour.

KZN baker thrives

In a follow-up chat, Annah shares with Briefly News some of the obstacles she’s faced as she conquers the world of business on her own:

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“Working from home is a challenge for me. I have to put my ingredients in the family bridge. Clients ordering at the last minute is also an obstacle.”

The caring parent further says that she continues to try and build a rapport with her clients:

“I am always trying to prove to new clients that I can do whatever they ask of me. Sometimes, there are still some trust barriers.”

Mom of 1 who bakes has big dreams

The entrepreneur has learnt many vital lessons this year and intends on growing her business by obtaining a new fridge, having loyal clientele, building a separate room to work from, and hopefully buying a car for business errands.

“I learnt to always stay humble and loyal to my clients. Loyalty brings more clients.

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“This year, I also learnt that I cannot run a business by myself. I need help from other bakers. You cannot just be a baker by yourself, you need input from others. So, I am part of a group where we help each other when we come across various problems.”

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In a related story by Briefly News, a determined mother of two kiddies works hard with her catering business, using a portion of her profits to assist others.

The young lady previously worked as a sales representative before starting her enterprise.

Source: Briefly News

Authors:
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Kauthar Gool (Women Empowerment Editor) Kauthar Gool has been the Women Empowerment Editor at Briefly News since 2022. She holds a Master of Public Relations and Communication Management from the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) (2022) and a Bachelor of Technology in Journalism from CPUT (2019). She has worked at the Fundza Literacy Trust, ITWeb, YOU Magazine, and Cape Argus. She is currently furthering her education in journalism at Stellenbosch University. Reach her at: kauthar.gool@briefly.co.za