My Brilliant Career: Tarryn Abrahams, founder of Boudoir Box
Tarryn Abrahams, founder of online lingerie store Boudoir Box
Tell me about the work you do. I am in the business of making people feel good and look amazing, and encouraging them to do it for themselves every now and then. Our subscribers receive a pamper box containing handmade designer lingerie and locally made beauty products once a month. You started Boudoir Box after being retrenched. What did you learn in the corporate world that has made you a better entrepreneur? What has made me a better entrepreneur is understanding where my limits are, so as to never promise more than I can deliver. In corporate, we are often worried about being unable to meet impossible deadlines because we often take on more than we can manage in an effort to please our supervisors. I learnt to manage my time and boundaries, which I believe is the key to navigating entrepreneurship. I learnt the importance of enhancing the customer's experience and providing quality service by making sure clients get what they needed as seamlessly as possible. This was integral t...
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