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Questions & Answers on owing your own Wee Piggies Business

What does a 'Wee Piggies' Training Package include?
How much does a Wee Piggies Training Package cost?
Why should I purchase a 'Wee Piggies' Training Package vs developing my own home-based business?
Can I use the Wee Piggies Website?
Will I be supplied with all confidential information regarding suppliers so
I can order my own materials as needed?
What territory rights will I have?
How much room in my house will I need?
How do current locations feel about their 'Wee Piggies' Home-Based Business?

What does a 'Wee Piggies' Training Package include?

Complete startup inventory of supplies/materials & tools:
Our package will include everything we feel you will need to get you started in your own business, including the training, the tools of the trade and enough supplies and materials to produce up to $1,500 worth of LifeCast Statues and Shadow Boxes.
Hands-on training:
We will go through everything! You will actually do the entire process from start to finish. A baby will be available for real-life, hands-on experience. Samples will also be prepared for you ahead of time and made available for each stage of completion to effectively demonstrate the process from start to finish. You will have not only a completed Shadow Box and LifeCast Statue to take home with you by the end of training, but also the samples you have worked on during the workshop.
Supplier Information:
You will have complete access to our confidential list of suppliers
Each Wee Piggies location will be able to purchase our custom-made shadow box frames at special Group Rate Wholesale Pricing. We have 30 locations ordering custom-made Shadow Box frames from our supplier, and this volume discount is passed directly on to you.
We produce our own custom mold materials as well. Because we have so many locations, we are also able to manufacture our own alginate in large quantities, this not only results in volume discounts for you, but it also means we have been able to design a product which, in my opinion, has the perfect properties for producing castings of young babies. As I mentioned, since we get hundreds of pounds produced at a time, the wholesale price is greatly reduced; this discount too, is passed directly on to you!
Marketing Information:
You will receive valuable marketing information as well. An informative collection of articles will help you gain the knowledge necessary to advertise 'smartly' to your target market. Avoid the common pitfalls and mistakes made by many new business owners. I also explain what I have done in my own business that has worked, as well as informing you of the things that have not worked for me. You can learn valuable lessons from my past successes and mistakes.
Inclusion on the Wee Piggies US website and a direct link to your e-mail address:
You will receive a listing of your name, address and phone number on the 'location nearest you' webpage as well as a direct link to your e-mail address for customers to contact you directly.
You will also have the option of purchasing a personal webpage designed specifically for you, featuring photos of yourself and your work, as well as an option to include a personal greeting and invitation for customers to call you. We will also include a map to your house to make it even easier yet for customers to find you.
Ongoing support:
You will belong to a growing group of business-minded Moms who share a common goal in achieving a balance between family and career. Everyone is encouraged to share accomplishments and success stories with the team.
The basis for our group e-mails is not only for support, but to learn from each other's experiences. There is strength in numbers.

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How much does a Wee Piggies Training Package cost?

The complete Training Package (including all tools and supplies/ materials to produce up to $1,500 worth of products) is available for $6,500 USD.
This, I can say from experience, is much less than it would cost an individual to develop and start up a similar business on their own.

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Why should I purchase a 'Wee Piggies' Training Package vs developing my own home-based business?

My goal is to help Moms who would like to work from home develop their own home-based business and spend more time with their children. I can save busy Moms the valuable time, energy and aggravation necessary in developing a new business from scratch;

I know personally how hard it is to develop a business from the bottom up and get it off the ground and successful; I have done all the planning, legwork, research and developing for you. I will also share with you, my experiences with what forms of advertising and promotions work for me. You can literally learn from my mistakes.
All this would be saving you, not only lots of time (which could obviously be better spent with your family), but also save you the aggravation and frustration of doing all the research, product and brand development which could easily take many months, if not years and cost thousands of dollars.
Ask someone who has developed a business by themselves, and they can tell you from experience, to begin on your own and reach a point at which you have a competitive, saleable product and have the sales material and website in place to effectively market your product could take months or even years of exhausting, hard work.

I can provide you the knowledge, tools and training to help you begin and operate your own business from a point at which it takes many business-owners years to reach.

Don't forget of course, about the huge benefits of belonging to a fast-growing network of parents just like yourself. 'Brand-Recognition' on a large scale, is very hard to achieve on your own, but is so very important to a thriving, successful business. Belonging to and participating in our group e-mail could also become a useful tool in providing everyone with ideas, unique concepts and ongoing information and support, all this necessary to maintain a productive, and profitable business.

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Can I use the Wee Piggies Website?

Absolutely, we are very proud of the Wee Piggies website. Much time and thought is taken to constantly revise and update it on a regular basis. Our site has recently won some web awards under the categories of ease-of-use, set-up and design. Each Wee Piggies location is encouraged to use the website as much as possible. It is a very powerful advertising tool!

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Will I be supplied with all confidential information regarding suppliers so I can order my own materials as needed?

All confidential information on suppliers' names and addresses will be available to you at the Training Workshop. Once your initial start-up supplies have been used, you are then responsible to purchase supplies on your own. Through group buying power, we have been able to obtain some excellent pricing on our raw products; these invaluable resources will, of course, be passed on to you.

You are able to purchase through our suppliers, or, if you prefer, purchase supplies and materials through your own sources, this is entirely up to you.

You may also choose to order business cards and/or postcards through us and use our templates. These will be made available at very competitive prices.

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What territory rights will I have?

Since you are not purchasing a 'Franchised Territory', we cannot determine set territory boundaries. We do, however want all our locations to be successful and will be careful not to crowd out current locations.

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How much room in my house will I need?

You do not need much room to comfortably run this business from your home. You will need a small room or area with a sink to mix and pour cement (I use a small basement washroom), and a desk or worktable (I use a sturdy old kitchen table) with good light to work on your casting projects.

Although you will generally see customers in the comfort of your own kitchen, it is advisable you also have available a work area away from your general living space.

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How do current locations feel about their 'Wee Piggies' Home-Based Business?

You are, of course, the only person who can ultimately decide if owning your own business and working from home is the best decision for you and your family.
Click here to read what our current 'Wee Piggies' locations have to say about their home-based businesses.

On a final note:
I can honestly say it has been a very satisfying experience for me to see the joy in parents faces when I present them with a perfect cast reproduction of their precious baby's feet or hands.

Although being able to juggle the responsibilities of a family and a home business requires a fair amount of organizational and prioritizing skills. For me, it was not a tough decision and the rewards I have received from staying home with my children and being there when they need me make it all worth while.

If you are seriously considering starting a business of your own, are self-motivated, love children and wish to work from home, call me to discuss if 'Wee Piggies' may be the business for you!

If you would like more information about attending the next Wee Piggies Training Workshop, click here to e-mail us.

Kindly include your name, phone number and complete address (including zip code).

Thank you for your interest.
I look forward to talking with you soon,
Sincerely,
Debbie Cornelius
(905) 988-5437
businessinquiries@weepiggies.com
www.weepiggies.com
  




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	Questions & Answers on owing your own Wee Piggies Business What does a 'Wee Piggies' Training Package include? How much does a Wee Piggies Training Package cost? Why should I purchase a 'Wee Piggies' Training Package vs developing my own home-based business? Can I use the Wee Piggies Website? Will I be supplied with all confidential information regarding suppliers so I can order my own materials as needed? What territory rights will I have? How much room in my house will I need? How do current locations feel about their 'Wee Piggies' Home-Based Business? What does a 'Wee Piggies' Training Package include? Complete startup inventory of supplies/materials & tools: Our package will include everything we feel you will need to get you started in your own business, including the training, the tools of the trade and enough supplies and materials to produce up to $1,500 worth of LifeCast Statues and Shadow Boxes. Hands-on training: We will go through everything! You will actually do the entire process from start to finish. A baby will be available for real-life, hands-on experience. Samples will also be prepared for you ahead of time and made available for each stage of completion to effectively demonstrate the process from start to finish. You will have not only a completed Shadow Box and LifeCast Statue to take home with you by the end of training, but also the samples you have worked on during the workshop. Supplier Information: You will have complete access to our confidential list of suppliers Each Wee Piggies location will be able to purchase our custom-made shadow box frames at special Group Rate Wholesale Pricing. We have 30 locations ordering custom-made Shadow Box frames from our supplier, and this volume discount is passed directly on to you. We produce our own custom mold materials as well. Because we have so many locations, we are also able to manufacture our own alginate in large quantities, this not only results in volume discounts for you, but it also means we have been able to design a product which, in my opinion, has the perfect properties for producing castings of young babies. As I mentioned, since we get hundreds of pounds produced at a time, the wholesale price is greatly reduced; this discount too, is passed directly on to you! Marketing Information: You will receive valuable marketing information as well. An informative collection of articles will help you gain the knowledge necessary to advertise 'smartly' to your target market. Avoid the common pitfalls and mistakes made by many new business owners. I also explain what I have done in my own business that has worked, as well as informing you of the things that have not worked for me. You can learn valuable lessons from my past successes and mistakes. Inclusion on the Wee Piggies US website and a direct link to your e-mail address: You will receive a listing of your name, address and phone number on the 'location nearest you' webpage as well as a direct link to your e-mail address for customers to contact you directly. You will also have the option of purchasing a personal webpage designed specifically for you, featuring photos of yourself and your work, as well as an option to include a personal greeting and invitation for customers to call you. We will also include a map to your house to make it even easier yet for customers to find you. Ongoing support: You will belong to a growing group of business-minded Moms who share a common goal in achieving a balance between family and career. Everyone is encouraged to share accomplishments and success stories with the team. The basis for our group e-mails is not only for support, but to learn from each other's experiences. There is strength in numbers. Top How much does a Wee Piggies Training Package cost? The complete Training Package (including all tools and supplies/ materials to produce up to $1,500 worth of products) is available for $6,500 USD. This, I can say from experience, is much less than it would cost an individual to develop and start up a similar business on their own. Top Why should I purchase a 'Wee Piggies' Training Package vs developing my own home-based business? My goal is to help Moms who would like to work from home develop their own home-based business and spend more time with their children. I can save busy Moms the valuable time, energy and aggravation necessary in developing a new business from scratch; I know personally how hard it is to develop a business from the bottom up and get it off the ground and successful; I have done all the planning, legwork, research and developing for you. I will also share with you, my experiences with what forms of advertising and promotions work for me. You can literally learn from my mistakes. All this would be saving you, not only lots of time (which could obviously be better spent with your family), but also save you the aggravation and frustration of doing all the research, product and brand development which could easily take many months, if not years and cost thousands of dollars. Ask someone who has developed a business by themselves, and they can tell you from experience, to begin on your own and reach a point at which you have a competitive, saleable product and have the sales material and website in place to effectively market your product could take months or even years of exhausting, hard work. I can provide you the knowledge, tools and training to help you begin and operate your own business from a point at which it takes many business-owners years to reach. Don't forget of course, about the huge benefits of belonging to a fast-growing network of parents just like yourself. 'Brand-Recognition' on a large scale, is very hard to achieve on your own, but is so very important to a thriving, successful business. Belonging to and participating in our group e-mail could also become a useful tool in providing everyone with ideas, unique concepts and ongoing information and support, all this necessary to maintain a productive, and profitable business. Top Can I use the Wee Piggies Website? Absolutely, we are very proud of the Wee Piggies website. Much time and thought is taken to constantly revise and update it on a regular basis. Our site has recently won some web awards under the categories of ease-of-use, set-up and design. Each Wee Piggies location is encouraged to use the website as much as possible. It is a very powerful advertising tool! Top Will I be supplied with all confidential information regarding suppliers so I can order my own materials as needed? All confidential information on suppliers' names and addresses will be available to you at the Training Workshop. Once your initial start-up supplies have been used, you are then responsible to purchase supplies on your own. Through group buying power, we have been able to obtain some excellent pricing on our raw products; these invaluable resources will, of course, be passed on to you. You are able to purchase through our suppliers, or, if you prefer, purchase supplies and materials through your own sources, this is entirely up to you. You may also choose to order business cards and/or postcards through us and use our templates. These will be made available at very competitive prices. Top What territory rights will I have? Since you are not purchasing a 'Franchised Territory', we cannot determine set territory boundaries. We do, however want all our locations to be successful and will be careful not to crowd out current locations. Top How much room in my house will I need? You do not need much room to comfortably run this business from your home. You will need a small room or area with a sink to mix and pour cement (I use a small basement washroom), and a desk or worktable (I use a sturdy old kitchen table) with good light to work on your casting projects. Although you will generally see customers in the comfort of your own kitchen, it is advisable you also have available a work area away from your general living space. Top How do current locations feel about their 'Wee Piggies' Home-Based Business? You are, of course, the only person who can ultimately decide if owning your own business and working from home is the best decision for you and your family. Click here to read what our current 'Wee Piggies' locations have to say about their home-based businesses. On a final note: I can honestly say it has been a very satisfying experience for me to see the joy in parents faces when I present them with a perfect cast reproduction of their precious baby's feet or hands. Although being able to juggle the responsibilities of a family and a home business requires a fair amount of organizational and prioritizing skills. For me, it was not a tough decision and the rewards I have received from staying home with my children and being there when they need me make it all worth while. If you are seriously considering starting a business of your own, are self-motivated, love children and wish to work from home, call me to discuss if 'Wee Piggies' may be the business for you! If you would like more information about attending the next Wee Piggies Training Workshop, click here to e-mail us. Kindly include your name, phone number and complete address (including zip code). Thank you for your interest. I look forward to talking with you soon, Sincerely, Debbie Cornelius (905) 988-5437 businessinquiries@weepiggies.com www.weepiggies.com
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