Business Profile: Model Sisters Boutique

Names: Lorraine Devlin & Claire McGurk
Business Name: Model Sisters Boutique
L: 39 Termon Rd, Carrickmore
E: modelsistersboutique@gmail.com
FB: Model Sisters Boutique
IG: modelsistersboutique
Snap: MSBoutique22

Business Profile: Model Sisters Boutique

Can you describe your business?

MSB specialises in contemporary and classic ladies clothing, shoes and accessories. We offer all the latest trends and unique pieces to  suit your everyday wear and also for those girlie nights out!

Why did you start your own business?

We’ve always been interested in fashion, but struggled to find what we wanted locally within the Omagh/Cookstown area. We initially started online, but we felt it would be better for customers locally to have easy access to fashion without driving long distances, or searching websites for hours at a time. This then led to us opening our boutique in Carrickmore and we have had an incredible response from our customers.

What are the best things about running your own business? 

The excitement of sourcing unique stock that can’t be found on the High Street. Being able to offer local women unique clothing at affordable prices. The look on customers faces when they enter our boutique and when these customers return. The best part undoubtedly is those customer’s messages of satisfaction!

What are the main challenges facing the business? 

We are both mums to young children and we find it challenging to balance work life, family life and the boutique. Other than that, you have the usual challenges that come with running a business. All in all, it’s rewarding and enjoyable!

What advice would you give to someone starting a business?

We know its cliché but if you find something you love and enjoy you’ll never work another day in your life. If it’s in your head to do it, go for it, take a chance!

Can you describe your experience of running a business in three words or less?

Tough, but fun!