Kristen Poyser's Page

What is your name?

Kristen Poyser

Are you currently heading a woman-owned business?

Yes

If you are in business, what is the name of your business?

Announcement Shop

Where did you get your idea for your business or the business you'd like to start?

After having my son I was looking for clean looking birth announcements and could not find one that I liked. So, I decided to make my own. And once I sent it out I received a few phone calls asking where I got my announcements from and it started from there.

Where is (will) your business located? (City and State)

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

If you already have a website, what is the address for your business?

http://www.announcementshop.com

How long have you been in business? (Or when do you plan to open?)

for almost 2 years

How many employees do you have, if any?

1-5

What is your annual revenue?

I choose not to disclose

Describe your product or service, or the product you plan to introduce to the market.

We offer custom photo birth announcements, childrens birthday invitations, holiday cards, wedding invites etc.

How did you (or plan to) fund your business startup?

personal savings

What was (is) the biggest hurdle in getting your business off the ground?

Financially trying to stay home with my son and still be able to fund a new company.

What would you advise other women interested in starting a similar business?

Have a lot of money behind you to start

What has been your biggest mistake?

not jumping at opportunities fast enough

What has been your smartest move?

being able to run a company and be at home with my boys

Are you willing to answer questions from other women business owners about your business?

Yes

What is your email address?

info@announcementshop,.com