A mother’s journey of building a profitable gift item business from home with unique corporate gifts for clients and employees.
Let us introduce you to Chakshutha Gandhi, a 34-year-old woman from New Delhi. Chaksutha started her career as a teacher until she married and became a full-time mother. But with a desire to become financially independent, Chakshutha found herself contemplating a return to work. Entrepreneurship always intrigued her, and she decided to try making customised gifts. This led her to start a small online business from home. Chaksutha started with a personalised gift item business, a venture rooted in her love for unique, memorable creations.
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From Frustration to a Fresh Start
Starting her own gift item business came with more challenges than Chakshutha anticipated. “I was excited to create something new, but I soon realised there was little demand,” she said. She felt dejected, but this young mother saw an opportunity for reinvention. This new entrepreneur in town shifted her focus to a more profitable niche, corporate gifting. Her journey into the world of personalised corporate gift item business had begun, but she needed more than her website, social media, and offline contacts to make a substantial profit.
The Roadblocks
With hard work, Chaksutha could restart her career and become financially independent. Her business has reached a wider audience, but she struggled to fulfil the orders. “Although I could manage to sell my products through my website and social media pages, once orders kept pouring in, it was difficult for me to handle things. I was running out of raw materials”, shares Chaksutha. This first-time entrepreneur never anticipated that her business could hit this chord. It took a lot of work for her to manage her finances as the orders kept coming in, and she fell short of capital. It was difficult for Chaksutha to manage a house, a baby, and a new venture single-handedly. But this new mother in town refused to stop there.
A Financial Boost to Dream Bigger
With ever-increasing orders, Chakshutha realised she needed a more extensive stock to accommodate corporate client demand. “I had reached quite far and was in no mood to go back”, shares Chaksutha. That’s when she turned to Mahila Money. “The loan was a lifeline,“ she recalls. She could source high-quality materials and produce a larger inventory with the funds. “The festive season always brings in more orders, and the timely loan from Mahila Money was a blessing”, says Chaksutha. The loan led to a 70% profit increase, and her gift item business thrived again. With a high-demand service for creative corporate gift ideas, she even started creating unique client gift items.
With the additional income, Chakshutha expanded her reach to platforms like Amazon and Meesho, making her corporate promotional gifts available to a broader market.
The Growing Up Phase
Today, Chakshutha runs a successful corporate gift item business while managing her family. “There are still challenges, but seeing my business grow is my biggest reward,” she says. Chaksutha’s business (Unique Personalised) has gained popularity for providing a range of corporate gift ideas and customised company gifts. It’s the top choice for businesses that want to leave a strong and lasting impression on their clients and employees.
Chakshutha’s story powerfully reminds us that financial independence can begin anywhere—even at home—with a bit of help, determination, and creativity. In her own words, “Being a mom doesn’t mean giving up your dreams. It means building them for yourself and your family.”
Chakshutha’s path proves that with the right blend of passion, adaptability, and resourcefulness, dreams can indeed come true. It’s a true #JiyoApneDumPe success story!
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