How To “Deliver” Your Way To More Money

There is nothing more exhausting than having a baby.  There is formula to make, night feedings, diapers, and sometimes an endless supply of crying!  Every new mother experiences the frustration of trying to keep up with the house, her family, and the new baby.  It seems like an insurmountable task.  There are not enough hours in the day to accomplish everything without having to get up in the middle of the night to change and feed the baby.  Tempers get short and everyone in the household suffers.

There is a solution for at least part of this and that’s where you come in. You could provide a disposable diaper delivery service which would give the new mother some of the support she needs. This could be a service that delivers disposable diapers anytime.

-How to Get Started

Starting this type of home business is easy and has very little startup costs.  You will probably want to get a supply of different sizes of diapers, some business cards, and a flyer.  You will need a car for the delivery but that’s it!

The business cards and flyers can be created on your home computer and printer (or a commercial printing service) with the help of business card blanks and bright colored paper from an office supply store.  The business cards come with a template that is easy to use on MS Works, MS Word, and Publisher.  These programs can also be used to create the flyer. You can even put little pull-off tabs on the bottom of the flyer so anyone interested can easily keep the information handy!

-Getting Your First Clients

If you have a Welcome Wagon in your neighborhood, this can be a good place to start. Contact them and let them know that you would like to have your services included in their welcome package.  You could offer a discount for new service through their referral for the first week or two.  Provide them with some flyers and business cards to include in their packet.

Another method is to post your flyers at places like local pediatricians and grocery and convenience stores.  You might also contact any local hospitals and see if they provide any new mother packets that, you can include your flyer and business card in.

Also, give your business card to everyone you meet.  Tell them to feel free to share it with others.

-How to Figure Pricing

You will probably want your first clients to charge a, per-delivery fee.  However, as you get to know your clients, you could offer them a monthly payment plan.  This could include a specific number of deliveries, with a specific amount of diapers included.  If you charge a fair price, you will find that you always have enough rewarding and profitable work!