I owe my success to lessons from my dad – Jochebed Awura Adwoa Sarfo

&NewLine;<p class&equals;"wp-block-paragraph">Entrepreneur Jochebed Awura Adwoa Sarfo has attributed her success in business to lessons she learned from her father&comma; Professor Emeritus Apostle Kwadwo Safo&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p class&equals;"wp-block-paragraph">According to her&comma; her father played an important role in shaping her entrepreneurial journey&comma; teaching her about herbal medicine and business while she developed her ventures&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p class&equals;"wp-block-paragraph">Speaking about the lessons that have helped her grow&comma; Jochebed emphasised the importance of taking charge&comma; managing time effectively and focusing on activities that generate the highest returns&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p class&equals;"wp-block-paragraph">She encouraged entrepreneurs to think like leaders rather than waiting for permission&comma; stressing that taking responsibility is essential to becoming an effective business owner&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p class&equals;"wp-block-paragraph">Jochebed also highlighted networking as an important part of entrepreneurial success&period; She advised business owners to build and maintain relationships with people who challenge them to improve and grow&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p class&equals;"wp-block-paragraph">Beyond business strategy&comma; she shared lessons from her experience in herbal medicine and baking&period; She said her interest in herbal medicine allowed her to learn about herbs&comma; their properties and traditional practices&comma; while baking eventually developed from a hobby into a business&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p class&equals;"wp-block-paragraph">She disclosed that starting and running a business came with challenges&comma; including working alone&comma; securing funding&comma; staying organised and maintaining a healthy work-life balance&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p class&equals;"wp-block-paragraph">To overcome these challenges&comma; she said she assessed her strengths and weaknesses&comma; sought expert assistance&comma; relied on personal savings and support from her parents&comma; and established clear routines and priorities&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p class&equals;"wp-block-paragraph">Jochebed further advised aspiring entrepreneurs to have clear objectives&comma; remain focused&comma; develop growth strategies and not be afraid to ask for help&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p class&equals;"wp-block-paragraph">She noted that entrepreneurship is not an easy process&comma; but requires patience&comma; constant learning and the willingness to adapt&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p class&equals;"wp-block-paragraph">For Jochebed&comma; the lessons received from her father have therefore remained an important foundation in her journey as an entrepreneur&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;