Boutiques in the Spotlight

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 the idea for Make Mine Pink came to be.

Founded in 2004, Make Mine Pink was born from a personal need to connect with other women like myself that were struggling to not only get their businesses started, but to gain the recognition that we as small business owners need to succeed.

I’d found the journey into business thus far to be very lonely and isolating. Women that I met that were already successful, seemed reluctant to share advice, perhaps for fear of competition. I really didn’t understand their reasons and I’m not even sure they understood their reluctance. The concept of networking was not really alive and well in small business circles yet. Their unwillingness to help didn’t make sense to me then, and doesn’t make sense to me now. If I asked questions, I was more often than not, met with uncomfortable silence. I didn’t want to make anyone uncomfortable. I wanted to start my own business and pave my own little path to success. I didn’t have any interest in jeopardizing their success in any way.
I became more determined than I had ever been, to find those answers myself. I didn’t allow any obstacles to stand in my way. I spent countless hours on the internet and at the local library doing research and in the process of following my dream, I would make many mistakes along the way. I’m happy to say that taking the leap and following my dream was not one of those mistakes.
Looking back, I’ve come to realize that those mistakes, served as the backbone of Make Mine Pink. I quickly established myself as the expert in “what not to do when you start a business” without fully realizing the impact that this would make in the small business community. I knew in my heart that I wanted to use my new found knowledge to help other women in business and I set out to find a way to make that happen.

In 2004 I rounded up a few business women I had come to know on the web, seven of us at that time, and shared my concept. I knew that through networking, shared experiences, resources and advertising, our journey to success would became a little easier. What started out with seven like-minded women has gone to over seventeen hundred members.  All wonder, creative women, all with the dream of owning their own business. Some were hobbyists, some were single work at home moms, some were established businesses looking to establish a presence on the web, while others owned or dreamed of owning a brick and mortar store.
Together as a group and individually, we are happy to share our knowledge, our experience, our wisdom and especially inspiration with each other. We share resources, brainstorm new ideas and we are excited at each other's success. We are the support net that so many women don’t have in their lives.
Make Mine Pink has become one of the most unique and supportive networking groups on the web, while at the same time offering premier shopping and services provided by the members.

I’m proud that my vision has provided a safe and supportive environment where women can come and feel comfortable as they begin their journey of bliss.  I am proud of the women that make up this membership. Their courage and determination is awe inspiring.

If you're looking for a place to network with some of the finest women in business, taking part in a learning and teaching environment, then Make Mine Pink is where you need to be.

If you're here for shopping, we can honestly say that you can shop with confidence. Confidence that you will find creativity, quality and customer service beyond compare.

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. 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 personal touch back to business. Make Mine Pink is committed to making your shopping experience more like the small town shopping experience we all remember as a child.

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 our products and services to both our customers and members by offering top quality products and customer service compared to none.

Warmest Regards,