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