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Hey Mom! Start a Santa Letter Business

By Nicole Dean

Because the economy is uncertain, many moms are trying to think of ideas to make money online. You want something that is legitimate while still having time for your families, but you are leery of scams. Have you considered starting a Santa letter business?

What is a Santa Letter Business?

Every year, children all over the globe write letters to Santa and don't get a response. Your Santa Letter business could change that. A mom, dad or grandparent pays a fee and the child receives a custom-written letter -- written just for them by Santa. You earn money and spread smiles to children at the same time. Not too shabby.

What Equipment will I Need? Is it Expensive?

There aren't a lot of equipment needs for this business. In fact, you can get started with nothing more than a computer, Christmas stationery, a printer, and a way for parents to contact you. You may want to consider getting a post office box for your business so you won't have people sending letters to your personal address.

What Skills Do I Need to Succeed at This Business?

You'll want to be comfortable on the computer, have good reading and typing skills, and have a good command of the English language. Beyond that, just love children.

How Do You Decide What to Charge?

While you'll definitely want to research to see what the going rate is every year, it's not unusual for a Santa letter business to charge as much as $10 per letter. Of course, with any business, you'll want to make yours stand out by offering excellent quality service and a little extra magic.

Think about what you would be willing to spend to have a personalized letter sent to your child from "Santa" and that will give you a good starting point for the price. Factor in your costs - stationary, postage, and printer ink - then add a little to the price of the letter to help pay for those items. (How about including an autographed photo of Santa for a few extra dollars to earn more per customer.)

Use Creative Marketing Ideas.

Don't wait too long. The Santa Letter season wraps up in November. Sell letters from Santa on auction sites and classified sites. Create order forms and distribute them at daycares & preschools with parents. We highly recommend that you create a website or blog to advertise there, too. Why not bring your laptop to some of the big Holiday Craft Shows to make letters on the spot for Grandparents & parents who are shopping?

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