Can we meet you?
.My name is Alexandra Ijeoma Igwe but I’m popularly called Axandra;
.I studied Industrial Relations and Personnel Management at Lagos State University (LASU);
.My business name is Axandra’s Services and Logistics;
.Located at, No: 1, Oremeji Crescent Ojodu Lagos Nigeria
.Axandra’s is a Brand that is Dexterous in nature. Majorly we are into catering and production of natural drinks, however, we also do event planning, exports of raw food stuffs, market errands, and Logistics.
Do you have any work experience(s) you will like to share and position(s) held (one or two and when you resigned).
I have a couple of years’ experiences in the cooperate world, but my most recent one was with swift Networks, where I worked as a marketing personnel in charge of a very exciting package. I worked on it for two years, and while I was doing this, I was exposed to a number of clients that enjoyed good meal and that was the birthing of the idea for my company. I resigned in 2019.
Briefly share how you ventured into catering (how you started and why catering)
- For you is cooking a talent and passion or basically a business opportunity?
I have always had the talent for cooking and recreating my own recipes. I could stay in the kitchen and make three different dishes at a go, and I do this effortlessly. During my time at Swift, I was opportune to meet clients that expressed their desire for good meal.
So, I decided to take it upon my self to help them satisfy their cravings, I also went the extra mile in preparing healthy natural drinks that complimented the meal. I got great reviews; that’s when I decided to build an empire with my talent. I registered my company with CAC, and with time the business started diversifying from food and drinks, to events and logistics.
How many years have you been into catering?
I have been cooking since I was a teenager but catering as a business, I have been into it for 3years.
What has been your challenge so far?
Funds; because every startup business needs good seed capital to set the basic things needed to put the business in place.
- What are the general challenges you have noticed in your line of business and how do you think it can be managed or addressed?
Funds like I said earlier. Secondly, good customer base. Over the years I have been making use of social media, personal marketing and referrals. They seem not to be enough so I am hoping to dive into paid adverts soon.
In a scale of 100% rate your progress in Entrepreneurship.
40%. I feel I’m still a child in entrepreneurship and I still have a lot to learn as an entrepreneur.
Where do you see yourself in catering business, five years from now?
First of all, I will not wish to be limited to catering business in five years to come. In five years’ time, I would like every aspect of my brand to be well established; massive production of natural drinks, a go to person in the area of logistics, exportation of food stuffs, and successfully running my own restaurant.
What has been your drive. The money, being a C.E.O or the love of catering?
Catering for me is a talent transformed into a passion, so I can strongly say it’s the love for what I do that keeps me going.
Do you see yourself doing well in other Businesses, list other business plan if you get opportunities to venture into them.
I have always had the believe that I can excel in any business I put my mind to. For instance, apart from the various aspects of my business, I’m trying out fashion designing. I am somewhat of a fashionista and I will love to expand into the industry; I have already started taking classes.
As a business woman, briefly advertise your business. Tell us why we should patronize you and what makes you different from other caters. And how can people reach you?
My name is Alexandra Igwe, CEO Axandra’s Services and Logistics. We run a service-based business that is into catering services, event management, production of natural drinks, exportation of food stuffs and market errands. All our products are of high quality and at very affordable rates. Our brand’s motto has always been “Natural is the new Unique”, which means we try as much as possible to make all our meals and drinks free of additives, preservatives and sweeteners. We can practically say we are promoting healthy eating through our products. Our prospective clients and customers can reach us via the following…
Whatsapp: 08136616784
Facebook: Alexandra Igwe
Phone call: 08136616784, 08081122931
Instagram: @alexandraigwe1
KINDLY PATRONIZE HER BRAND. TRUSTED, EFFICIENT, TIMELY DELIVERY AND HYGIENIC.
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