Successful JV between Web Mums

[Sabine]

I promised Nikki to write a blog about what happened when I joined Web Mums.

Basically I met Helen from Scentsible Solutions on here and she encouraged me to take the plunge and have my own ethical skin care label. Helen is an aromatherapist and so has the right credentials and experience - which is why I decided: nothing ventured, nothing gained!

I found myself a label designer and a label printer and off I went. There are currently three ethical skin care products available: whipped shea butter cream, Perk Me Up Body Oil and Organic Shea butter & Aloe Face Cream (sorry Helen - not your creation ;-((.
Three more items are "in production": shampoo, conditioner and a very delicious whipped shea body butter with chocolate and orange scent ...Can't wait for the finished results here, Helen ;-)

I think Helen and I are having a lot of fun creating these delicious skin care goodies together. Which is important as if it wouldn't be fun, I wouldn't want to do it and neither would Helen (I think).

I have now asked an eco PR company to help me sell my skin care range to retail outlets such as the National Trust. They should have started the campaign today and I keep you posted about the outcome.

I guess what I want to say is: Web Mums is a great place to meet like minded people and with a little bit of imagination and courage you too can create something truly wonderful that is saleable and gives you lots of joy.

Oh, and did I mention that Web Mums receive a 10% discount on these products (enter the voucher code webmums in the coupon field during checkout)?

[Nikki - Web Mums]

Wow - the products look amazing! I love the labels - very swish! I'm so proud of you both and I hope that this is the start of amazing things to come - I've no doubt it will.
Congratulations to you both - make sure you keep us posted and go to every darn forum that you chat on and tell them about Web Mums. ;-)

[Helen Hammond]

Hi Sabine

Love your blog and of course your lovely comments:))

It's good to have a variety of suppliers, you have to keep your options open and flexible.

It's true we are having sooooo much fun creating the products, coming up with new ideas and its great to have someone so enthusiastic to work with.

It's not a one way street, I know I am certainly learning new things, ideas from Sabine and for me to be able to adapt & create new products thats invaluable.

I think the whipped shea body butter with chocolate & orange is almost ready:-)) just waiting for the final testing later. Oh, its awful having to test out all these goodies isn't it Sabine?? Someone has to do it so it may as well be us.

I agree, if I hadnt joined Web Mums we wouldn't have met & be having so much fun.

[Ann Williams-Maughan]

Well done to both of you, it's great to hear a success story.

[melanie greenwood]

Hi sabine, you have a great sucess story.... sounds great and your having fun!!!-even better!!!!!
I am currently trying to launch my own product, You can see the full details on my page. basically it is a uv protective sun blanket that you can attach to a buggy or pushchair. Although the product is different i would love to hear any tips on marketing and approaching retails stores- how is this done! I have no knowledge at all. I am currently a full time police officer with a 19mth old baby, so life is very full.
I would appreciate any advice
thanks melanie

[Sabine]

Why thank you all. Helen - you have been a great inspiration and been endlessly patient! Thank you so much for that. And for all the nice samples which are lining my bathroom shelf and which already attracted comments from friends coming around for dinner (wonder why I am having so many phone calls all of a sudden , hmmmmm??).
Melanie, what I did was go into my local healthfood store and asked them whether they wanted to have a look at my products with a view to selling them - and they said yes! Basically you either have to take your heart into your hands and be pro active or go and get someone to do the hard sell for you (which will cost a bit but the returns should be four fold - at least!).

[Nikki - Web Mums]

Hmmm.....I'm thinking that I should be getting some of these samples as a commission payment.......choccy butter....Mmmm!

Can I take this opportunity to suggest a berry souffle body cream - ooh that's one I'd like!!

[Sabine]

Consider the berry souffle body cream done, Nikki (what do you think, Helen?)....Commission will be in the post as soon as I get my paws on it (I think I still have your address - somewhere :-))....

[Helen Hammond]

Berry souffle body cream sounds heavenly doesnt it?
Help! minds gone a blank as to what natural product to use for the aroma!!
Suggestions appreciated

[Sabine]

No worries - I am on the ball already !!

[melanie greenwood]

Hi sabine, thanks so much for your advice , a will definately build a plan of action over the week end and crack!! I will start with some better photos, if the sun comes out.and dont say sorry- im not easily offended :) Not in my job :)
Will let you know anfd thanks again.
mel x