About Us
We are a designer and importer of Casual Women's Clothing. Our own Brand, DoDo (like the bird), is found in over 500 independent stores from Kansas to the Atlantic Coast. We also feature other brands as a distributor. We have our Headquarters, Showroom and Warehouse in Niles, IL, and a Branch Sales facility/warehouse in Atlanta.
Most stores give us a dedicated area where we come in and design a display/setup within the store featuring our products.
We are Woman Owned/Minority Owned.
How We Got Started
Our Founder, Ms.Mee Hong had over 30 experience when she came to America 10 years ago. She saw that many retailers were offering extremely poor quality clothing trying to keep prices low. She believed there was a market for well made but value priced clothing designed for everyday use. We make colorful, value priced clothing, with a loyal following.
The products and services we offer
Products & Services
We design and produce DoDo Brand Women's Apparel. We sell wholesale to currently over 600 independent retailers our brand, as well as others, throu...
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Actually, we are very old school! We do NOT have an online presence at all! Clothing changes frequently, and we sell to businesses, so we connect with our customers directly. You are welcome to stop by!
We are a manufacturer/importer and wholesaler. We have a showroom in front.
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Actually, we are very old school! We do NOT have an online presence at all! Clothing changes frequently, and we sell to businesses, so we connect with our customers directly. You are welcome to stop by!
We are a manufacturer/importer and wholesaler. We have a showroom in front.
No matter the business anyone here on this site is in, you should always do 2 things, practice them to automatically happen even if your mind is elsewhere or you are tired. 1. Always carry business cards, everywhere, even on off days. 2. Have your 30 second Elevator speech ready to go,...
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No matter the business anyone here on this site is in, you should always do 2 things, practice them to automatically happen even if your mind is elsewhere or you are tired. 1. Always carry business cards, everywhere, even on off days. 2. Have your 30 second Elevator speech ready to go, practicing until it is smooth and not appearing rehearsed or slick. Practice in a mirror. It should explain quickly who you are, what you do, and most importantly, how it may benefit them. Knowing it well will make you appear confident. You business card will make you easy to contact.
To be honest, yes and no. It depends on the event. If it is an industry specific event, I tend not to mind as much. However, if a general Networking event, yes. It's ok to mention what one does, they wait to see if the other person inquires about more information or not.
I tend to give some...
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To be honest, yes and no. It depends on the event. If it is an industry specific event, I tend not to mind as much. However, if a general Networking event, yes. It's ok to mention what one does, they wait to see if the other person inquires about more information or not.
I tend to give some slack here in the USA, because to be honest, we have a notorious "get to business" reputation. In most cultures, establishing a relationship is critical first. In Korean culture for instance, one may not even bring up business much at all in the first meeting, or be considered very rude! I have learned this is also true with many European and Middle Eastern cultures as well.
No, and to be honest with you, I never heard of it until now.
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No, and to be honest with you, I never heard of it until now.
It depends on how much experience you have in that particular field and situation.
It becomes especially critical if you're in a field that is new to you, or if you've transferred to a territory or location that you're not as familiar with.
I find for instance that many people I mentor here...
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It depends on how much experience you have in that particular field and situation.
It becomes especially critical if you're in a field that is new to you, or if you've transferred to a territory or location that you're not as familiar with.
I find for instance that many people I mentor here are people who are new to this area. Different parts of the world can have their own little quirks. I've also tried to help people with cultural issues.
Younger employees or people new to fields, will also need mentors that can guide them with work habits, and street knowledge on how to get best results, and where to avoid problems.
I'm currently in a situation where I'm in a totally new field. I work for a company in an industry that I have never worked in before, but both the company and I feel I have the talents and skills to be successful.
I go around with a mind like a sponge, and try to pick up the traits of my more successful coworkers, and listen intently to my boss who has decades of experience in this field. She is a great teacher.
At the same time, I was hired because there's been a slight culture clash with how this company dealt with customers in Chicago, and how go reach people in a college /Northshore town like Evanston. I'm extremely impressed with how open minded they've been to my suggestions despite being the new guy. They recognize I've lived here 26 years, and may have some valuable input.
Sometimes mentoring can go both ways!
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I found myself away from a company I had been with for 16 years, where I was doing much of this on a contractual basis. While I have a primary job, I do this on the side, because I know my training makes a difference! I love being a part of making lives better.
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I found myself away from a company I had been with for 16 years, where I was doing much of this on a contractual basis. While I have a primary job, I do this on the side, because I know my training makes a difference! I love being a part of making lives better.