Somewhere along the path to starting my own business I found that networking with other women in business was not only fun and inspiring it was crucial to my success as a woman in business. It was with this in mind that Make Mine Pink was created.
Founded in January 2004, Make Mine Pink was born from a personal need to find other like minded women like myself that were struggling to not only get their businesses started, but to gain the recognition we knew our businesses needed to succeed. I’d found the journey thus far to be a little lonely and isolating. Anyone that I crossed paths with that was already successful, seemed reluctant to share advice, perhaps for fear of competition. I asked questions and more often than not didn’t receive a response. Determined to find those answers myself and to make my business a success despite the obstacles in my way, I moved forward, never realizing at the time what that would mean for women everywwhere. I spent countless hours on the web and at the local library doing research, making many mistakes along the way. Starting my own business wasn’t one of them! Looking back, these mistakes and what seemed like endless hours of research, served as the backbone for Make Mine Pink. If I could help other women avoid some of the mistakes I’d made and help them benefit from my research and triumphs, I was really excited to be able to do that.
As a matter of fact, I quickly became determined to do that. I’d established myself as in expert in what not to do when you start a business without even knowing it!
In 2004, I rounded up a few business women I had come to know on the web, seven of us at that time, and asked them to join me. Through networking, shared experiences, resources and advertising, our journey to success became a little easier. Over the years we have gone from seven members to over 1500 members, All women in various stages of business. Some hobbyists, some web-preneurs and others opening a brick and mortar store. As a group and individually, we are happy to share our knowledge, wisdom and especially inspiration with each other. We share resources, brainstorm new ideas and are excited at each other's success. What we didn't realize at the time is that we were trendsetters in what would soon become a huge internet revolution called networking!
As the founder of Make Mine Pink, I’m proud that my achievements have provided a place where women can come and feel comfortable as they begin their business journey. But even more importantly, I am proud of each individual business woman represented by Make Mine Pink. It's not always easy to carve out your own little place in the business world, and each one of the women here has done just that.
So if you find yourself looking for a place to network and learn with other women in business, you won't find a better place than Make Mine Pink. If you're looking for a place to shop with confidence in quality and customer service beyond compare, you won't be disappointed in the products and the wonderful customer service behind the boutiques here at Make Mine Pink.
Make Mine Pink has become so many different things to so many people. It’s a place to kick start your business in ways that just wouldn’t be possible on your own. It’s also a place where you can come for morning coffee chat and get to know the business owners personally or just come to shop with confidence in quality and service. We‘ve added the small town shopping experience to online shopping. Make Mine Pink is committed to making your shopping experience a memorable one.
“Make Mine Pink has become so many different things to so many women. It’s a place to kick start your business in ways that just wouldn’t be possible on your own.”
Please note: Each boutique represented by Make Mine Pink is individually owned and operated. Please feel free to forward your comments and suggestions to info@makeminepink.com or to visit each individual shop or contact them through their web site. All transactions will be handled by each respective Boutique.
As we move into our sixth year at Make Mine Pink, I am honored and humbled to be a part of this creative group of women that practice the highest ethics and standards in their personal lives and in businesses.
Please join us in 2009 as we continue to strive for excellence in business and service. Our mission is to always be inspired to improve on our products and services to both our customers and members by offering top quality products and customer service compared to none.
Warmest Regards,
Joyce Lucas
Founder of Make Mine Pink
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