How to Start an Online Diaper Business

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There are plenty of ways to build a profitable home business in diapering products. Baby diapers are a necessity that families of infants spend hundreds of dollars on every year. As the population ages, there is also more of a need for adult diapers.
Many of these customers are interested in more natural products like cloth baby diapers and adult diapers, as well as more convenient and private ways to purchase diapers. Find out how to start an online diaper business to meet these needs.

1. Decide what type of business to start and who your customers will be.

Many work at home mothers find success in making and selling cloth diapers after perfecting the technique for their own baby diapers. However, there are other ideas to consider when deciding how to start an online diaper business. You could purchase infant or adult diapers at wholesale prices and sell them online.

2. Find suppliers for your diapering business.

This could be wholesale disposable diapers, cloth and supplies to make cloth baby diapers, craft supplies to make diaper cakes, or a drop shipping company, depending on what business you choose. Make sure you have enough inventory to fulfill orders and reach production goals.

3. Set up an office and work area.

You'll incur the least expenses by working at home, but a retail storefront, commercial office or warehouse space are also options. Whichever location you choose, you'll need space to store supplies, pack and ship orders and an office area for handling accounting, ordering and correspondence.

4. Create a website.

Since the Internet will be the only storefront for your diapering business, you'll need a site that is attractive, easy to use and offers e-commerce and payment options. Make sure it's easy for customers to order and pay online with just a few clicks.

5. Market your baby diapers or adult diapers online with search engine optimization and social networking.

Write articles about diapers that contain keywords and that link back to your website. Set up profiles online at local directories.

6. Call your county or municipality to find out what licenses and permits you need to run your diapering business.

Register your business with the IRS

7. Talk to an accountant or attorney about choosing a business structure and getting necessary insurance.

8. Learn the basics of running a business.

You'll need to use office productivity software like Microsoft Office to write letters and other correspondence. Get familiar with accounting and bookkeeping tasks.