http://www.dressupjane.com

MarketMommies:  Tell us about your business

Rebecca:  www.DressupJane.com is an online resale and consignment shop featuring high-end children brands like Crewcuts, Gap, Gymboree, Jacadai, Oilily, Hanna Andersson, Boden, Boutique brands and more. My idea is to make high end brands fit everyone's budget. We also do consignment! You pack up the clothes, ship them to us, and we take care of the rest! No more having to wait around for your seasonal consignment sale. We offer a 14 day return policy and free shipping on orders over $50

MarketMommies:  How did you get started?  What gave you the idea that you should start a business?

Rebecca:  Ever since I was younger, I loved the idea of running my own business. When we moved to TX and I became a mom, I started to think about it some more. I know I needed something that I could do at home, and that would allow me flexability. I always loved shopping for clothes (especially children's clothes), but when my second child was born and we learned my daughter required lots of Therapy for her Sensory Processing Disorder I could no longer shop the way I used too. I tried ebay, but I always felt that maybe I didn't get such a great deal in the end, and returns were always a hassle. As for our local resale shop, I though many of the items to be overpriced and you got pennies on the dollar for the items you sold to them. Then one day I had the idea about selling gently used Children's clothes on-line and www.DressupJane.com was born!

MarketMommies: Once you got up and running, what was the biggest obstacle you faced?

Rebecca:  Once I got up and running the biggest obstacle was not letting the business take over my life. I always wanted to be a stay at home mom, and I have to remember that being a mom is my number #1 priority. I am still working on finding a balance between taking care of my family, working on my business, and taking care of myself. Anyone have any ideas, I would love to hear them! LOL.

MarketMommies:  What advice would you offer to other Moms just starting out?

Rebecca:  Hang in there! It's a roller coaster ride, but keep your focus. Not everyone is going to love your product or your idea and try not take it personally! Lean on your support system, and don't forget to take time for yourself and your family.Also take your time, and don't rush the start-up. I know everyone is so excited to start, but remember your first impression, is usually your last impression! Make sure before launching, everything is perfect, and then look over it again!

MarketMommies:  What one source of information has helped you the most in starting your business?

Rebecca:  My friends! Before I went live, I asked them to look over my website for errors, spelling mistakes, and how it would look to a shopper. They were so supportive, had tons of ideas on how I can change things, and things I can improve on. I knew I had creative, and talented friends in my life but I didn't realize how much of a resource they would be.

MarketMommies:  Tell us about a day in your life as a Mom Business Owner.

Rebecca:  Wake up at 5:30, try to exercise, answer emails before the kids get up, post on Facebook, Twitter, and comment on things. Once the kids are up which is usually by 7 it's full on mommy mode until nap time! During nap I work on www.DressupJane.com. Once nap time is over and it's mommy time until they go to bed at 7. Once bed time happens I work until I go to bed, which I am trying to do before 11. On some days I do find time to myself. Twice a week I go to yoga, once a week I meet my knitting friends, and once a month my husband and I have date night. I'm still trying to find some time for me every day, but since I am still in the start-up phase of my business it seems like I am either working as a SAHM or working on www.DressupJane.com.