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Anything Pink Boutique
- 39, Female
- Cookeville, Tennessee
- United States
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- What is your name?
- Rima Austin
- Are you currently heading a woman-owned business?
- Yes
- If you are in business, what is the name of your business?
- Anything Pink Boutique
- Where did you get your idea for your business or the business you'd like to start?
- I currently work as a mastectomy fitter at my job for another company. I saw the need in our surrounding counties for these beautiful women to have more options when it comes to their breast-care needs. I want to provide all these needs under one roof.
- Where is (will) your business located? (City and State)
- Cookeville, Tennessee
- How long have you been in business? (Or when do you plan to open?)
- I plan to open a shop in January of 2009. Right now I will visit the ladies in their homes until my shop opens.
- How many employees do you have, if any?
- 1-5
- What is your annual revenue?
- $0-$999
- Describe your product or service, or the product you plan to introduce to the market.
- I fit mastectomy patients (women) with their prosthesis and bras. I also do bathing suits, camisoles and some clothing. In the future I plan to offer wigs and skin care products.
- How did you (or plan to) fund your business startup?
- friends and family, SBA loan, grant
- What was (is) the biggest hurdle in getting your business off the ground?
- Getting start-up money is the hardest part. You have to make people see your dream and believe in it the way that you do.
- What would you advise other women interested in starting a similar business?
- Make sure you do your research and make sure there is a demand within your area. Also, don't be detered, if you believe in what you want to do then do it.
- What has been your biggest mistake?
- Letting my credit fall by the wayside. ALWAYS do whatever it takes to keep your credit in good standing. I would have not had as many money problems if I would have kept better credit.
- What has been your smartest move?
- Sticking it out in the job that I currently have (I work a day job and run my business on the side so far). It doesn't pay well but I saw the potential for advancement within the field and knew I needed to stay and stick it out.
- Are you willing to answer questions from other women business owners about your business?
- Yes
- What is your email address?
- rimaaustin@yahoo.com
Anything Pink Boutique's Blog
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I have just recently started to get my business off the ground. If it wasn't for my business partner Jenni I don't think anything I have done so far would have happened. She is the best and so smart. She also gives me the drive to keep pushing. At this point the trouble I am running into the most is Medicare guidelines. It seems there are a lot of hoops to jump through to get to where you want to be but I am sure they have those regulations there for a reason and my business means enough to me t… Continue
Posted on May 7, 2008 at 12:06pm —
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