Dimples - Jane McAllister

OHbaby!: As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?
Jane: A mother - and now I have 14 children!

OHbaby!: Do you ever feel "mummy guilt" about spending time working instead of with your children?
Jane: Yes, but I always make time for my children and work around their needs. And I really enjoy what I do.

OHbaby!: What do you do to get "me-time"?
Jane: The only time I have to myself is when my children are in bed and all the work is done - then I get out a good book or play scrabble. Sometimes I sew samples, which I really enjoy.

OHbaby!: What is the smartest thing you have done with your business?
Jane: Opening my own flagship boutique in Newmarket.

OHbaby!: What's the biggest mistake you've made, and how was it resolved?
Jane: Being talked into investigating offshore manufacturing. It was resolved by deciding we would rather support other New Zealand businesses and stay New Zealand made.

OHbaby!: What is your favourite thing about the business now?
Jane: Designing new fabrics and ranges, the feedback we get, and producing  a quality product.

OHbaby!: What is the best advice you were ever given as a mother?
Jane: Take one day at a time - what's a problem today, won't be a problem tomorrow.

OHbaby!: What is the best advice you were ever given as a businesswoman? 
Jane: To be successful, be passionate about what you do.

OHbaby!: What are your best tips for getting out of the house on time?
Jane: Make sure everything is organised the night before and get up really early.

OHbaby!: Who is your superhero?
Jane: My dad.

 

As seen in OHbaby! magazine Issue 10: 2010

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