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My husband was my first investor -Tessy Akpu TCM CEO

By Guardian Nigeria
08 April 2023   |   10:02 am
When Tessy Akpu was a child, it seemed her dream of becoming an entrepreneur would remain just that — a dream.

When Tessy Akpu was a child, it seemed her dream of becoming an entrepreneur would remain just that — a dream. The Port-Harcourt born businesswoman, who would go on to later launch her brand, The Collection Merchant (TCM), a retail beauty and fashion company focused on its commitment to provide Nigerians with more stylish, reasonably priced clothing and beauty products. Since she broke into the Nigerian fashion world in 2019, Tessy Akpu has not looked back, instead she has continued to excel.

This desire has earned her many awards including; Nigeria entrepreneur awards, entrepreneur of the year 2020 and La mode fashion brand of the year 2021
Tessy Akpu, MD/CEO and founder of the TCM brand describes herself as an articulate and passionate fashionista.

The self-willed, result driven and goal oriented ‘FASHION LORD’ recently revealed the secret of her success and who was with her when the going was rough. Founded in January 2019 in a corner of her home, Tessy says that she started with just a smartphone and the desire to succeed. After several trials, her husband invested N500, 000 in the business, and she has been able to transform the investment to a thriving multi-million naira enterprise.

“I started in year 2019 , with just a phone, in the corner of my room after several trials, travails and struggle, my husband invested half a million naira into the business that’s how the business started gaining momentum and ever since it’s been an upward spiral. My motivations come from the fact that we are gradually changing the fashion space through quality and affordable fashion and great customer service. The desire to want to do better keeps growing,” she narrates.

“The TCM brand is not in competition with any other brand, so it’s safe to say we are the shining beacon of this industry. We lead others follow. However we focus on the quality of our pieces and ensure we get the best premium quality piece at very good affordable price,” she concludes

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