‘Temptations2Go’ …where tasty innovations are created

Aug 07, 2022 News

“With the entrepreneurial mindset, traits like that of resilience and creativity were embraced which can grow the society and by extension the nation. Thus, our developing country can eventually be claimed developed.”

By Allyiah Allicock

Kaieteur News – Many of you may have heard of Temptations2Go or even tried some of its scrumptious donuts. But are you aware of how it all came about? Or the individuals responsible for its existence?

Temptations2Go was launched back in April 2020, shortly after the onset of the pandemic here, by two young entrepreneurs – 21-year-old Kaelly Smith and 22-year-old Carolyn Deane. As the name of the business suggests, the two joined forces to bring forth a unique goodies business with the potential of tempting anyone to try even while on the go.

Some of the delectable donuts @Tempations2Go

In a recent interview, Smith, a university student, shared what led them to start this venture. According to her, prior to the launch of the business, they enjoyed pastry baking as a pastime and often combined different flavours and ingredients to make their own unique sweet treats.

Donuts, which is a main product, is still a home favourite till this day, she said. “We made donuts more than any other pastry and thought to ourselves, where in Guyana sells donuts, not just the regular ones but a business innovated to market something new, something never seen, tasted before and spark people’s taste buds? Why not showcase our own innovativeness to the public? With that mindset, we created the apple surprise and our coconut drizzled donut, our best sellers from the very start,” she related.

According to her, ever since introducing persons to the different kind of donuts, their sweet treats have been in high demand and the feedback has been great.

Customers, she said, would oftentimes send ideas from the internet and encourage them to make it their own by adding their touch and style.

With the overwhelming support, Smith said they are only more encouraged to take things to the next level.

Young entrepreneur, Kaelly Smith

But according to the young woman, during the months of January to March, their business sort of stumbled a bit and this was owing to them trying to balance school and the increase of prices for goods that had occurred during that time. “We were, of course, devastated by such and an eventual demotivation clouded but we encouraged each other to not deflate and find means of working around the problem and so we did,” she explained.By early April, she said that they were back on track and business has been going smoothly ever since.

Young entrepreneur, Carolyn Deane

Regarding the pandemic, the young woman related that when the business was launched, they were able to ease the strain on their parents during the unprecedented times. “Thus, the pandemic actually struck our determination even more to establish and ever since we haven’t regretted,” Smith expressed.

Understanding that challenges are bound to occur when operating a business, our featured entrepreneur mentioned that in moving forward their long-term goals are to produce on a large scale, gather new recruits and also expand their menu.

With a focus on helping to alleviate the issue of unemployment where possible, Smith explained that through the many contributions of young entrepreneurs to society, there is more scope for job availability.

When asked what more can be done to boost small businesses in Guyana, Smith said that the relevant authorities should host small entrepreneurial and marketing workshops for at least three times per year. “This would be suitable due to individuals having the idea for business but the ability to manage and market such ideas successfully poses difficulties,” she pointed out.

If you a desirous of trying some of delicious treats, you can reach out via telephone numbers (592) 655-9344 or (592) 679-7369, or @Tempations2Go592 on Instagram and Facebook.