StartupNation 2012 Home-Based 100 Competition

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Polka Dot Dandy

  • Category Won Most Innovative
  • Location Waynesville, NC
  • Year Business launched 2009
  • Website www.polkadotdandy.com
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Polka Dot Dandy

About the Winner

This is based on the number of votes received and does not reflect the quality of the business or chances of winning.
Polka Dot Dandy is a great resource for small, online businesses. We offer affordable templates with striking style. Since purchasing the business last year, I've learned that empowering other business owners is a passion of mine. Customer service is Polka Dot Dandy's greatest asset and we often find ourselves helping our customers to create sites that are attractive and successful. We offer a large range of customizations on all of our templates so that each shop owner can inject their personal flavor into the design. I have been a stay-at-home mom for 8 years. Previously, I was a teacher and costume designer. Designing websites was never a thought because I had no training or experience. However, when I was offered Polka Dot Dandy to buy, I knew this was a great opportunity for me and my family. I'm self-taught and rigid about the presentation of my business and expectations of the products I put out into the online sales world. In my opinion, my business story and the profile of Polka Dot Dandy is perfect for this competition. It is a story of hope and a strong will, of effort and a desire to forge a new path for my family. There have definitely been sacrifices that come from running a business from home, but I've been able to maintain my priority of putting my family first and presenting a product that is affordable and lovely while providing excellent customer support.