MamaBargains.com
Company: MamaBargains.com, Salt Lake City, UT USA
Entry Submitted By: The Mayfield Group
Company Description: The first and only one deal at a time website featuring premium products at premium discounts {always 50-80 percent} MamaBargains.com offers two to 10 coveted products daily for chic children and their parents. With thousands of “hooked” customers, MamaBargains has provided unparalleled, personalized service since her founding in May 2008.
Nomination Category: Company/Organization Categories
Nomination Sub Category: Fastest-Growing Company of the Year
Nomination Title: MamaBargains.com
Describe for the judges the growth of the nominated company during the eligibility period (up to 500 words):
MamaBargains.com is the first one deal at a time {ODAT} website featuring
premium products at premium discounts {always 50-80 percent} for chic children
and their parents. MamaBargains.com continues notable growth, successfully
gaining momentum despite a down economy. In fact, it may be due to the economy
and the increasing savvy of online shoppers that MamaBargains.com has seen
growth of more than 563 percent since her inception and boasts remarkable sales
growth of 200 percent in the past twelve month period. Orders fulfilled in the
month of August 2010 were up 10 percent over July 2010 and up 350 percent from
August 2009 sales. Consumers are seeking the best in products for their
families, yet they are finding ways to obtain these coveted items for much, much
less. MamaBargains.com provides unparalleled service and discounts for these
shoppers.
MamaBargains.com is an outlet – a stress reliever of sorts – for moms around the
country and beyond. With up to ten different products offered every single day -
one deal at a time - the purchasing frenzy that follows each feature’s debut is
exciting. Moms today are seeking a little excitement in their lives and
MamaBargains.com delivers day after day.
In addition to the noted sales growth, MamaBargains.com has seen remarkable
growth in its business development and customer base in the past 12 months.
MamaBargains.com vendors have reached nearly 300 different brands (up from fewer
than 150 in 2009), and in the past three months, MamaBargains.com has
strengthened her social networking following exponentially. Facebook fans
increased from under 30,000 in June 2010 to well over 56,000 presently. These
fans are dedicated to the site, shopping frequently and seeking advice from the
online community of moms. Emulating passion for the business, MamaBargains.com
owner Jessica Singer can often be found personally replying, sharing her own
experiences as a mother as it relates to the products offered and providing bar
none customer service.
A testament to this personalized service and the integrity of the business, many
vendors offering popular products choose to work exclusively with
MamaBargains.com. In June 2010, MamaBargains.com proudly announced a year-long
partnership with favored Procter & Gamble brand, Luvs®, further validating the
success of the young company.
MamaBargains.com is noted as the 4th place Leading Moms in Business in
StartupNation’s 2010 Competition. In August 2010, MamaBargains.com was featured
in The Boston Globe Style section as a leader in the industry and has been
recognized by national bloggers as a resource for hip mamas.
With the credibility of the Luvs brand behind her and an ongoing focus on
growing her customer base through aggressive public relations and viral
marketing campaigns, MamaBargains.com promises a long existence as a leader of
her industry.
List the URLs (web addresses) of any online news stories, press releases, or other documents that you would like the judges to see that support your entry. IMPORTANT: List each URL on a separate line, begin each URL with http://, and enclose each URL in square brackets. For example, [http://www.yourcompany.com/pressrelease.html]:
Press Kit & News Releases -
http://www.mamabargains.com/media
Media We’ve Hooked – Mama’s Newsworthy Notes -
The Boston Globe –
http://www.boston.com/lifestyle/articles/2010/08/12/bargain_bin/
Project Nursery –
http://projectnursery.com/2010/09/giveaway-50-toward-mamabargains-com/
Thrifty & Chic Mom –
http://www.thriftyandchicmom.com/2010/09/mamabargains-hot-deals-that-go-
fast-50-gc-giveaway-ends-930/
Studio 5 WKSL Utah – http://studio5.ksl.com/index.php?nid=55&sid=11550992
The Budget Mommy –
http://www.thebudgetmommy.com/home/2010/8/4/luvs-on-mamabargains-today-at-130.html
The Budget Mommy –
http://www.thebudgetmommy.com/home/2010/8/4/mamabargains-50-gift-certificate-giveaway.html
And Twins Make 5 –
http://andtwinsmake5.blogspot.com/2010/07/some-news-from-luvs-and-mamabargainscom.html
People Celebrity Babies –
http://celebritybabies.people.com/2008/05/23/mamabargainscom/
Women Home Business –
http://www.womenhomebusiness.com/startup/mamabargains-jessica-singer.htm
All Business –
http://www.allbusiness.com/company-activities-management/company-structures/12350148-1.html
PR Log –
http://www.prlog.org/10078464-mamabargains-com-gains-popularity-with-american-moms.html
Utah News Source –
http://utahnewssource.com/recent-headlines/mamabargains.com-are-you-hooked-yet-voted-one-of-top-
20-leading-moms-in-business-in-startupnation.html
Provide a brief biography of the person or persons who lead the nominated company (up to 100 words):
Defining the term “mompreneur,” Jessica Singer launched MamaBargains.com in May
2008 alongside husband Stanford, with the goal to begin a family-centric
business. MamaBargains.com was born from a dream – with two small children,
sleep depraved Jessica dreamed of “Momazon,” and within 24 hours
MamaBargains.com framework was built. The cost-conscious mom purchased the first
offering – 500 diaper bags – completely from personal funds and has grown
organically since.
Jessica is an icon for aspiring professional moms everywhere. The foundation on
which she started MamaBargains.com remains - to provide employees’ families with
the illustrious work-life balance most only dream of, while cultivating
professional success.
Choose one (even if both apply):
The CEO (or other principal manager) of this company is a woman, and at least 40% of the management team is comprised of women.