| A Pet sitting business is perfect for people | | | | them to give to their clients. Create a |
| who love animals and want to have their own | | | | press release and submit it to local |
| business. It is one of the easiest | | | | newspapers and radio stations. Of course, |
| businesses to start and no training is | | | | you should always remind your clients to |
| required. All you need is the time to play | | | | refer their friends to your pet sitting |
| and exercise the animal, and since you will | | | | service. |
| be working from home, this will not be a | | | | |
| problem. | | | | You could also mail announcements to |
| | | | corporations and travel agencies that are |
| Many more people are treating their beloved | | | | located close to your home. Many executives |
| pets like one of the family. Because of | | | | have to travel and people go on vacations. |
| this, pet sitting services are taking the | | | | They may not like to think of their pet in a |
| place of boarding kennels. The client feels | | | | kennel. They want in home pet sitting. |
| less guilty and/or more relaxed knowing their | | | | Since that is what you offer, let them know |
| pet is in a loving home. They know the pet | | | | more about you and your services. |
| will receive individual attention and be free | | | | |
| to roam and not locked in a crate all day. | | | | You should also check with your local, |
| | | | county, and State governments regarding any |
| One of the best parts of starting a pet | | | | zoning regulations to which you must comply. |
| sitting service is that there are very little | | | | Check with your insurance company about |
| upfront costs. If you will be checking on | | | | liability insurance too. Although you may |
| the animal, several times a day, in its own | | | | never need it, you should get it to protect |
| home, there is even less cost. This is one | | | | yourself, your family, friends, your home, |
| reason why this business is easy to start. | | | | your clients and their pets. |
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| If you are providing in home pet sitting, you | | | | To keep up with pet grooming industry trends, |
| have to ensure your yard is secure, you have | | | | you should subscribe to industry magazines, |
| plenty of toys and maybe a carpet cleaner, | | | | check out current books and web sites. You |
| and that is it. Although I would recommend | | | | also need to register with the National Pet |
| something for accounting purposes too, | | | | Sitting Registry. This lets your clients know |
| whether it is a computer or notebook. Use | | | | that you have a professional pet sitting |
| what is comfortable to you. | | | | business. |
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| Pricing is one of the main things that you | | | | The person providing the pet sitting services |
| will need to consider before pet sitting for | | | | should meet the clients and their pet prior |
| profit. You should contact the National Pet | | | | to the start of the service. Ask questions |
| Sitters Registry and several local | | | | about the pet and write the answers down. |
| competitors. Find out what they offer and | | | | This puts new clients at ease about using |
| what they charge for their services. This | | | | your pet sitting service. Always try to |
| will also help you to decide exactly what pet | | | | remember returning animals. Make a file for |
| sitting services you will provide. Maybe you | | | | each so that you can have their information |
| love dogs, but not cats. Now is the time to | | | | at your fingertips. |
| determine the types of animals you are | | | | |
| willing to provide pet sitting services. | | | | Now that you know how to start a pet sitting |
| | | | business, relax. Have fun with your animal |
| Some of the best ways to get your pet sitting | | | | friends and enjoy the extra time you get to |
| business known is to let local veterinarian | | | | spend with your family and friends. A pet |
| offices, and pet stores know about your | | | | sitting business is one the few |
| services. Prepare flyers and/or posters for | | | | family-friendly careers left. What are you |
| them to display, or leave business cards for | | | | waiting for? Get started now. |