Pietrzyk Pierogi

Pietrzyk Pierogi Finds Recipe for Success: Hard Work and "Own Your Greatness"

Erica Pietrzyk encountered the usual struggles for all new business owners, but she didn’t expect the additional hurdles she faced as a woman in leadership. She said she constantly had to prove herself. After gaining traction and getting some guidance, she was able to stay true to her dream and build upon her success.

Challenge

As a woman owning her own business, Erica from Pietrzyk Pierogi had trouble accessing funding and found herself frequently fighting against stereotypes in a male-dominated industry. There were times when she dealt with vendors and even customers who did not believe she was the owner.

How Paychex Helped

As she got her business up and running, she discovered how crucial it was to have support for payroll and HR challenges, so she began working with Paychex as she added more employees and expanded to a brick-and-mortar retail space. By taking care of the payroll administration, helping her navigate through state unemployment insurance and workers’ comp claims, and rewriting some of the policies in her handbooks, Paychex helped Erica reclaim the time she needed to market and grow her business.

Success Strategy

As Erica experienced success, she gained more confidence to rely on her inner strength and ability to become an inspiration for other young women in business.

“I feel stronger and more confident in my vision. I have a more clear and concise road of how I’m going to get from where I am to where I’m going, and know that my greatness is my own,” she says.