I’ve Been Santa’s Mail Clerk – Could You Be?

Sat, Sep 22, 2007

Working at Home

Santa Letter BusinessIn 2004 and 2005 I operated a Santa Letter business.  It wasn’t something that I really planned on doing, I fell into it without a lot of planning.

The first year I made a nice little pile of cash and had some fun with it.  The second year I made four times as much money (almost $2000) and even had to get some help from a friend to get all of the letters out on time.

When I told my son that I was going to sell the business he was really disappointed  (He rather liked the extra Christmas cash!) but I felt like as nice as the extra money was, I had lived and breathed Santa Claus for about a month and the rest of my business suffered.

So, I offered the website and supplies to a fellow work at home mom and hung up my mail clerk apron forever.

I learned a couple of things during those two years as Santa’s helper.

One:  People seek variety for their Santa Letters.  There’s always room for someone with an original approach.

Two:  Santa fields some crazy requests ;)

If you think you have what it takes to assist the Jolly Old Elf with this business… pick up the latest Moms Talk Biz Guide to Starting a Santa Letter Business.

This post was written by:

Kelly McCausey is the host of Work at Home Moms Talk Radio and owner of Mom's Talk Network. She has built a successful internet based home business and helps other moms do the same.

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  • No, in Michigan we're not required to do anything like that.

    That last question really seems to be answered in the Guide you bought ;)
  • Did you set it up as a business with the government? And I got my website up! How did you go about getting customers.
  • I made about $600 the first year after paying my supplies.

    And no, you're not too late.
  • How busy were you the first year. And am I too late to start it this year.
  • No, shoot away :) I'm sure others will benefit too.
  • I am probley driving you crazy by now huh. If you don't want me to keep asking you questions on here then maybe we can email. I have a few more questions.
  • Alrighty... then for super easy set up on an ecommerce site, check out http://www.internetbasedfamily.com :) It's more costly, but you will be able to do everything yourself.
  • I have to tell you a secret. I have had someone make my site for me. LOL.... So me and wordpress are not all the familiar.
  • Well I recommend Mom Webs of course :) http://www.momwebs.com

    You could even build your site in Wordpress since you're already familiar with it.
  • ok so next can you tell me who or where I can get my site build at. I got tons of great tips in the book and am really excited about it.
  • Oh! And get your site built fast! The sooner, the better!
  • Tips are in the book! But yes, I can share something I learned... it IS worth offering letters longer. Parents will gladly pay Priority Mail and even Express Mail shipping for last minute letters ;)
  • Ok Kelly so I purchased the book and I am all about giving this a try this year. I am actually excited about it. Can you give me some tips.
  • Kelly,
    I have run into this santa letters twice now. I have seriously been thinking about it. Can you tell me more.
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