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There is one dynamic lady ready to make a mark in this business. She is young, beautiful and has got lots of guts to go with her passion. Enough said, we introduce..............(Drum Roll)
Full name
Hobbies,
Reading, cooking, listening
to music, shopping, meeting& interacting with people
A little about yourself
I am the youngest of 8kids,
from Mbo lga, Oron, Akwa ibom State. I attended St. Mary’s private school Lagos
Air force girls’ military school Jos and then B.Sc chemistry from the
University of Calabar.
I have lived most of my life
in Lagos, so I speak Yoruba fluently.
What do you do to pass time?
Ironically, I am a “home
buddy”. I enjoy my own company. I read and constantly seek to update myself by
sourcing for information online…I spend a lot of time on my computer. So somehow, I am hardly bored.
Describe your business and its uniqueness
Kaytees (precious moments) is a full service Events Management
company that seeks to create beautiful memories of every event, from start to
finish.
We offer
consultancy services, manage and package a wide range of events from weddings,
birthday parties, dinner parties, promotional events....the list is endless!!
We appreciate the uniqueness
of each client and each event.....whether it’s an event for a 100 or
1000....the Kaytees touch is constant!!!
We offer consultancy services,
provide a variety of vendors, caterers, souvenirs and party supplies, Aso-ebi,
cocktail drinks, source for venues for events and a wide range of other
services.
What are your watch words if you were to sell your business to a client.
We constantly remind ourselves at Kaytees; we don't just plan events...we
create beautiful memories!!! We also
believe that it is possible to have a beautiful event, without “breaking bank”.
We study each client and tailor their event to reflect the uniqueness of the
individual, so from the first consultation, we take our client’s dream and run
with it. We are not limited by distance, as we service every part of the
country.
What sparked up your interest in your present business?
I have always been a huge
advocate of properly organized events, whether big or small…I love to see things
flowing together in synergy. I love to see the smiles on people’s faces when their
events turn out right, and I acknowledge the fact that it is a gift from God,
that not everyone has, some people do it effortlessly, while for some it’s a
huge struggle. Earlier on, I had been privileged to organize a variety of
events in my family and for close friends: weddings, bridal showers, baby
showers, birthdays, baby dedication services…. all these I did free of charge,
based on the success of these events, and coupled with the fact that I used to
complain a lot, each time we attended events I felt these events “were not up to standard”, I was
encouraged to go into event planning full time…..I registered a business
name: “Kaytees”…so far,so good!!
How did you start (start up money/ investor?)
Well, initially, starting a
business of this nature isn’t really capital intensive, while I was in the university,
I did a little buying and selling and was able to save some money, also from
some paid jobs I had done earlier. I have also been blessed with a wonderful and
amazing family and a few good friends. I had my mum, sisters and brother who
shared in my vision from the very beginning and have been very supportive
through it all.
Challenges you faced and facing
When I first got into this business,
all I had was my raw talent, and no form of formal training, there were already
established planners, and I was just a green horn. I had to convince people who
weren’t family or close friends that I could successfully plan their events and
deliver….that is really not easy. I also had to find a way to penetrate into
the market. I also had to convince my friends, that there were no more freebies
that I would now have to be paid for my services (some people didn’t find it
funny). I also had to understudy a
couple of people, and do a lot of networking and reading.
I also had to be willing to
stretch myself a whole lot, some people would want services, I originally
didn’t provide, but I had to be willing in most times, to go the extra mile for
my clients, and I learnt and I am still learning to deal with difficult people.
Do you train people to get into this business?
At the moment, we offer no
formal training, in terms of training people, but I am always willing to
encourage people, share ideas and exchange information….learning never ends.
Advice to those that will want to get on the line of your business
This is a very versatile
market, so one has to constantly be on top of your game. Discover what stands
you out and build on it. Be constantly willing to learn and get better. Talent
is never enough!! Have a strong vision and passion for what you want to do.
What is your unique selling point?
Our clients
are our top priority, and are always given undivided attention. Creativity
is at the heart of what we do and clients know us through our reputation for
our attention to detail, our ability to run effortlessly with our
clients’ vision (it’s almost like we are mind readers), our insatiable desire
to exceed our clients’ expectations every time…
We are always willing to go
the extra mile for our clients
Lastly anything in the plans or works?
Our ultimate goal, God being
our help, is to build a brand that would outlive the pioneers of the business…Kaytees
has a lot of plans in the pipelines…..***watch this space**
What will you describe as your 'moment' when it comes if you haven't
had that yet?
Kaytees is relatively young,
but God has been truly helpful. We have been privileged to work with clients
outside Lagos, which is our primary base, and for that I am truly thankful.
However, I am a big dreamer,
and I believe I haven’t even started scratching the surface of the immense
potential this business has…the vision is huge.
When I am invited to
different locations outside the shores of this country to plan events on an
international platform, to mentor people and speak about my business…
I believe then I would truly
be able to say I have had my “moment”!!!
Contact Details:
KAYTEES
Web link: www.kaytees-pm.com
Facebook:www.facebook.com/kaytees.pm
Email:kaytees.pm@gmail.com
Phone numbers: 0809-680-9248,
0802-353-7712
BB PIN: 266C36FD
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