Featured Interview: Monique, Founder of Lil’ Sugarplum

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Who doesn’t love hair accessories for baby and big girls?! If you do, be sure to check out the fun, stylish designs Startup Princess Monique, of Lil’ Sugarplum offers.

One of the most enjoyable things for us is to watch young companies grow… Monique’s really expanded her product line and focused on PR lately and it’s paying off. I was so happy for her when I saw the recent press this week with her hair clip featured at actress Brooke Burke’s baby shower (Brooke’s 1 year old daughter wore one of her pretty flower clips). Crazy as it is… when a celeb baby wears your product people notice, your product gets excellent exposure, and hopefully sales increase (and more $ for Monique’s charity- March of Dimes, she gives 2% of sales to them). Monique also offers wholesale too.

What makes Monique stand out from the other accessory companies? Selection, style, easy to navigate website, pleasing, soft colors/well-designed homepage, all of my questions were answered by the top navigation bar, priced-right products, and above all I love that she grows her company as she can fit it around her kids… she says, “I’m a stay at home mom with a fun hair clip business on the side…” When asked what her biggest challenge was, she said, “Being patient because once my little ones start school I’ll have more time to play with the business. I’m in no hurry, I adore my time with my children.”

Enjoy Getting To Know Startup Princess Monique!

Name: Monique

What you wanted to be when you grew up: teacher, veternarian, lawyer

What you are: Proud stay at home mommy and wife with a fun hair clip business on the side.

Company Website? www.LilSugarplum.com

What inspired you? My beautiful children.

How long have you been in business? nearly two years in May

How did you fund it? It only took a little bit of money to get started. My husband makes a great salary so I was able to use some of it. ☺

Do you have a Fairy Godmother (or Mentor)? I’m pretty much self-taught but I have met a handful of very, very supportive business people who have had many wonderful ideas and tips for me. I try to “pay it” forward too.

Do you belong to any Business Organization or Networking Groups? Sadly, no.

Current Business Challenge? Lack of time to do it all.

What are you doing about it? Being patient because once my little ones start school I’ll have more time to play with the business. I’m in no hurry, I adore my time with my children.

Favorite motivational quote: If there’s a will, there’s a way!

Family? I’m blessed to have such a beautiful, loving family!

If so, how do you balance family and business? I work when the kids are napping, sleeping at night and on weekends when hubby is home to play with them. ☺

Favorite book? I have only read kid books for the last 5 years. ☺

What do you do to relax? Long walks, soak in the spa, listen to music

What do you want to change most about your world? Less stress, more time to stop and smell the roses.

What are you most proud of? My children, my family!

What advice would you like to offer other Start Up Princesses? As long as you are passionate and dedicated to your business you will do well!

Favorite Magic Wand (tool/resource)? Asking questions from those business owners who like to help, pick their brains—there’s a wealth of priceless information that you won’t find from reading books.

If you could design a tiara, what precious stones would you use? Tanzanite

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