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HELLO ,WELCOME TO APRONS WITH ATTITUDES ,MY NAME IS MARY
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- What is your name?
- MARY
- Are you currently heading a woman-owned business?
- Yes
- If you are in business, what is the name of your business?
- D & M PARTNERS,LLC DBA -Apronattitudes.com / THE UPSTATE UNIFORM CO
- Where did you get your idea for your business or the business you'd like to start?
- I AQUIRED THE UNIFORM STORE IN JUNE 2006,AND CONTINUED TO FEED IT IT'S NURSE WEAR /CHEF WEAR ..AS MY STAFF WOULD CONTINUE TO REORDER MERCHANDISE,ONE ITEM ALWAYS BOTHERED ME, WHY ALWAYS ...BLACK OR... WHITE ,OR RED APRONS, DON'T WAITSTAFF WEAR ANY OTHER COLORS ,NO PRINTS ? THE CHEFS HAVE DIFFERNT STYLE PANTS ,WHAT ABOUT THE SERVERS? SO I DECIDED TO BUY SOME FABRIC AND HAVE IT SEWN ON AN APRON , THE SAMPLE WAS FABULOUS ! SO WE TRIED MANY THEMES AND THERE IT BEGAN " APRONS ATTITUDES" THE SELLING POINT BEING WHAT'S YOUR ATTITUDE ,WHAT DO YOU WANT TO CONVEY WHEN PEOPLE COME INTO EAT , WHAT WAS YOUR MOOD TODAY ,YOU COULD LET PEOPLE KNOW THIS JUST BY WHAT APRON THEME YOU ARE WEARING !! NOT ONLY DID I FIND IT'S NOT JUST FOR SERVERS,BUT TEACHERS HAVE BEEN ENJOYING THEM , IT'S EASY TO KEEP POSTED NOTES AND LITTLE STAR STICKERS OR CRAYONS, AND THEN THERE'S THE GARDENER, SO WHAT HAS STARTED AS A SIMPLE WAIST APRON HAS NOW BECOME A NOVELTY APRON AS WELL AS A JACK OF ALL TRADES WHERE POCKETS ARE WELL NEEDED!
THANK YOU
I RECENTLY GOT A WEB SITE STORE ,PLEASE VISIT ME AT WWW.APRONATTITUDES.COM
MARY
- Where is (will) your business located? (City and State)
- TITUSVILLE,FLORIDA
- If you already have a website, what is the address for your business?
- http://WWW.APRONATTITUDES.COM
- How long have you been in business? (Or when do you plan to open?)
- SINCE OCT 2007 , I STARTED THE SEWING PROCESS ,IT TOOK ALOT OF MISTAKES BUT WE'VE GOT IT DOWN NOW ,
CHECK ME OUT AT WWW.APRONATTITUDES.COM
THE DOUBLE NEEDLE STITCHING WAS THE SECRET IT TOOK TO KEEO THE POCKETS RE-INFORCED AND MY CUSTOMERS LOVE THIS FEATURE !
- How many employees do you have, if any?
- 1-5
- What is your annual revenue?
- $1K-$10K
- Describe your product or service, or the product you plan to introduce to the market.
- Getting the job done is the main objective of this multifunctional waist apron with 2 and 3 section pockets.
Features: Durable fabric, poly cotton twill, extra-long 39” ties, reinforced bar tacking. Size: 22 - 24” W x 11” L,
Apron Attitudes Waist Apron are designed to be worn as a chefs aprons, cooks aprons, servers apron, waiters apron, and waitresses apron in any kitchen or restaurant wait staff application . Ties reinforced bar tacking Double needle stitched (that is the secret) no more torn corners. Available in over 100 different prints we can match most kitchen uniforms and or restaurant themes. Simple yet elegant this waist apron will make a great addition to your kitchen staff or restaurant staff, teachers, garden club.
- 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?
- FINDING A WAY TO CUT COST, FINDING A MANUFACTUR TO REPLACE MANUAL LABOR, AND FINDING THE LOCAL WHOLESALER FOR THE FABRIC, LASTLY GETTING IN THE DOOR TO MOST RESTAURANTS
- What would you advise other women interested in starting a similar business?
- GO SLOWLY,ANALYSE EVERYTHING ,EVEN THE SHIPPING , TO CONTAINERS ,EVERY .25 CENTS ADDS UP ,BE DETERMINED , HAVE A PASSION ! BUT REALLY ,MOVE SLOWLY THROUGH EACH STEP ,SET UP BANK REGISTER AND LIST EVERYTHING FROM WHAT YOU PROMOTE TO GIVE AWAY TO POSTAGE ,TO MATERIALS ,,HANDLING ,GAS (IF USED ) ,DISCERN WHER YOU CAN NEGOTIATE YOUR PRICING
- What has been your biggest mistake?
- BUYING CHEAP FABRIC , YOU CAN SEE FEEL AND TELL THE DIFFERENCE. MAKING EVERYTHIN 2 POCKET ,JUST AS SOON AS SALES STARTED EVERYONE WANTED 3 POCKETS , SO I OPTED TO MAKE THEM ALL THREE POCKETS IF YOU DON'T NEED THE OTHER POCKET ,DON'T USE IT , BUT BE READY .
- What has been your smartest move?
- FINDING THE MANUFACTURER,FINDING YOU
- Are you willing to answer questions from other women business owners about your business?
- Yes
- What is your email address?
- POLKS6@CFL.RR.COM
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“Apron Attitudes” Waist Apron are designed to be worn as a chefs aprons, cooks aprons, servers apron, waiters apron, and waitresses apron in any kitchen or restaurant wait staff application .Available in over 50 different patterns it can match most kitchen uniforms and restaurant uniforms.… Continue
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THIS IS AN ADDITION TO MY WEB SITE ,I'M TRYING TO GENERATE TRAFFIC FOR THIS SITE , AND THEY SUGGESTED POSTED THIS ON MY WEB SITE AND ANY BLOGS I MAY HAVE
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I SAT DOWN TO ANSWER RATHER CHECK MY E-MAIL AND GOT ONE FROM MY FRIEND JILL THIS WAS ABOUT 2.30 ISH , INVITING ME TO THIS NEW WEB SIGHT , IT'S 6:42 AND I'M STILL HERE ,THATS WHY I GET SO FRUTRATED WITH CHECKING MY MAIL , I HAVE LOST A WHOLE AFTERNOON ,I JUST TOLD MY HUSBAND WHO JUST CAME HOME FROM WORK AND MY SON WHO STAYED AFTER SCHOOL FOR FOOTBALL, WE'LL HAVE TO WING IT TONIGHT, I JUST MET A NEW GROUP OF FRIEND AND I'M EXCITED ,BUT I HAVE TO GO NOW AND TRY TO WHIP SOMETHING UP , TRUST ME I'
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Thanks,
Angela
www.AfricanAmericanCuisine.com
the decals come with both sides covered, you just start from oneside pealing back the backing and it adheres in one easy step...no positioning necessary. I actually have different styles on my site now, but can get this one too.
Love your aprons...I'm going to show them to my daughter. you are very talented!
thanks
mary
Hope this helps!
Nicole :-)
P.S. Great to see you on LinkedIn!!
813.746.5644
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