My Journey in the Mothercare Business-Mavis Ayorkor Glagah


My name is Mavis and the brain behind Twinnies Mothercare. I am chartered accountant by profession who works as a Finance and Administrative Manager with Continent Tours Ltd in Osu, Accra. I hold an MBA in Finance and BSc in Accounting. I am a noble wife and a mother of three (3) wonderful kids

I officially started Twinnies Mothercare Shop on the stretch of sunkwa street, adjacent Tasty Jerk Restaurant in Osu, a year ago. Let me take you on the journey to how it all began. After I had my first boy it was difficult to get good toys on a budget.

A good friend directed me to Lapaz and upon reaching there I got lovely play materials and ended up bargaining for clothes too. I however sold some of the clothes to a friend who was impressed by the quality and how affordable they were. He therefore requested for more. There, I saw the need to add a commission before selling them, hence turning it into a business.


I identified my target audience and how to penetrate the market, upon making my business analysis, however I decided to sell to a few friends and family with kids to see how the business would go. I managed to save 1000 dollars and asked a friend in America to help me with my first consignment. Upon the arrival of my second consignment, I registered the business, rented a space and arranged the items to look appealing and pleasant.

Since I have a full time job, I employed a salesperson, who to resigned two months later with the excuse that sales was not booming as expected. I had to close the shop till I got a new sales person. Unfortunately, my landlady didn’t renew my rent after the first year ended. I decided to pack everything and manage the business from home. I was frustrated about the progress of the business and confused as to what to do. My money was in debt to customers who were yet to pay for items purchased. With no salesperson and no knowledge of how to operate online, I was lot. But I knew I had to start from somewhere.

Through some suggestions from friends and family, as well as discussions and webinars, I was able to create a contact list. This was my starting point and it helped me through the pandemic. Through covid-19 I learnt a big lesson and discovered potentials, I never knew I had. I ventured into the sale of PPE’s of the pandemic to sustain my business

I always encouraged myself with the word of God and I made it a point not to give up on the business. Rather, I was encouraged by my competitors to dream big and with my faith in God I knew He will see me through.
I love to be surrounded by positive thinkers and people who help me discover my hidden potentials. I also love opportunities which will enable me to discover new things.

At Twinnies Mothercare, we say ” Our Customers are our priority “

To learn more about Mavis’ business follow her page on Instagram at TwinniesMotherCare or call her on 0559660207. Locate them at Nungua around Sango Beach Resort.

I followed my Dreams and Passion – Dorcas A. Yeboah Koranteng

My name is Dorcas Adwoa Yeboah Koranteng. I am a Milliner, Makeup Artist, Businesswoman, Mother and a Wife. My entrepreneurial journey started on 31st December, 2008 when I finally tended in my resignation as a banker in order to follow my dream and passion of being in the fashion and beauty business/industry because I realized I had no passion and love for the work I was doing; I had searched myself thoroughly and I knew what I wanted to pursue. Thus I got myself trained as a Milliner, Bead Jewellery maker and a Makeup Artist.

After my training, I practiced all three professions alongside each other whiles I also did buying and selling of some beauty products once in a while. Along the line, I decided to drop the beading because I realized my love for the others was more than the beading.



Working from home can be difficult, however, I’ve been able to draw a plan that keeps me in check so as to avoid my business from consuming all my time and also do well to execute my responsibilities as a mother and wife. I do well to make time to bond with my family as much as possible, as it is essential.

Like every entrepreneur I have faced the one major challenge which is the issue of friends and family who believe that the price of a product or service should be different from what they have to pay. Some actually think it should be free for them, because of the ties they have with you but by God’s grace I have been able to overcome it. It hasn’t been easy but I chose to stand firm and be stern on the situation.

What keeps me going as a mum in business is the relentless support I get from my family. However, being truthful to clients and staying time concious are the two major factors that have helped me stay in business.

Always deliver within the specific time frame toy promise to a client and if for some reasons you will be unable to deliver as promised do well to communicate it to the client. Always smile and respect your clients for they are the reason you’re in business.

To learn more about Dorcas’s business, follow her on Instagram. You can contact her on 0245725101 for more enquiries or orders for any of her products or services.