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    So I am trying to be able to stay home with my daughter and not go back to work after my maternity leave ends and have always dreamed of having my own company. I have been putting together the pieces to start my own home based business for about 6 months and it is finally up and running as of today!

    When i had my daughter 8 months ago I found it difficult to source good quality, cute cloth diapers for a decent price. There are many different brands out there ranging from $15-$30 per diaper which I thought was ridiculous to pay for something that is pooped and peed on, lol. I sourced a manufacturer and came to agreement with them to distribute their product accross Canada.

    I am selling super cute yet affordable cloth diapers at www.sunbabydiapers.ca , all colors and patterns are $6.75 a diaper. I would really appreciate it if you would check it out and pass my site along to anyone across Canada who you think may be interested in cloth diapering.

    I would also appreciate any comments on how you think I can best reach the edmonton and Canadian market as far as where to advertise and any promotions that you think would work for a small home based business. I wish I had the $ to give away a million diapers (like clearlycontacts) as i think that is phenominal marketing, but i just don't have that kind of start-up cash.

    Thanks in advance
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    It would also be great if you would like my facebook page!
    http://www.facebook.com/?ref=tn_tnmn...234771?sk=wall
    I will be doing some sort of givaway promotion in the future, just not sure on the details yet.
    Last edited by brigittewells; Sat, Nov 19th, 2011 at 01:47 PM.

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    good luck with your company! I would totally get some if I had a baby lol

    But I might know some friends who are looking into the cloth diapers as they find its more eco-friendly. Will pass your site along to them
    busy, busy, busy

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    I passed your site along to a freind of mine...she just started doing cloth diapers...I will also let her know about your page on facebook...

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    Wow that's an amazing price, the lowest I've seen this side of the border! I might pick some more up for my little mister!

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    Great site! I would love to see the interior of the diaper too, if possible

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    Thanks for teh support everyone, gives me warm fuzzies all over

    Quote Originally Posted by Inlovewithblue View Post
    Great site! I would love to see the interior of the diaper too, if possible
    Thanks for the feedback! There are a couple shots of an open diaper in the product info section

    http://www.sunbabydiapers.ca/index.p...formation_id=7

    Is this what you meant by the interior of the diaper?

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    Have you thought of advertising via health units. There used to free boards at them..also public libaries and some grocery stores have free boards.

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    Bridgette - I liked your FB and shared. Best luck.

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    Would you have pick up since you are local?

    Designer clothes (including kids) at great prices! Be my first Haute Look referral!
    http://www.hautelook.com/invite/CShaw223

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    Wow--that's a great price. I don't think I need anymore, but will keep you in mind if I know of anyone looking!

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    Congrats Brigitte! Thats very exciting, I wish you all the best.

    Something you might want to think of is down the road talking to groupon about getting a add on their site.
    Something like buy 3 diapers get two free or something along those lines. I know groupon takes a hefty percentage, but the biggest thing right now is getting your business out there so people can spread the word!

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    Quote Originally Posted by carmelon View Post
    Would you have pick up since you are local?
    Yes, pick up is an option when you are choosing your method of shipping during checkout

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    Congratulations!
    You should check out a group called Mommy Connections. They are classes for new moms to get together and socialize and also to learn about new baby products. You might be able to contact a director and advertise in a class or even stop by and tell the class about your diapers. The website is mommyconnections.ca

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    Congratulations on staring your new business - site looks nice. I didn't read everything but I think a very prominent link - first time moms - what you need to know?

    Then tips:

    like how many diapers to start out with
    what detergents people like to use
    myths and facts -- do cloth diapers leak more than disposable
    how many trees you`ll save if you use cloth diapers for a year vs disposable
    maybe the facts on what laundry costs and what disposables cost per month



    Marketing

    - mommy bloggers in the Edmonton area could be a real boost to you
    - list them on your facebook page, write to them and say you`ve started out and shared links to their blogs on your facebook page; drop in and comment on some of their posts
    - each mom who buys is a potential fan - recommender so make that super easy - include little cards with your diapers. If you can have a card like a coffee card that says buy12, get 1 free or something ... but do it in a cute way.

    Can you create a starter diaper cake package with a bow etc. - buy for your friend - baby shower etc. People often make diaper cakes with disposables.

    Good luck - hope it goes super well.
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