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Step 1
How to Start A Pet Sitting Business-
For those just starting out, there are a few things you should do first.
1. Research your local competition, how saturated is your area? Is there room for another pet sitter in your area? -
Step 2
2. What is your competition charging?
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Step 3
3. What services do they offer, is there anything not being offered that you could create a niche for?
You will want to come up with a name for your business and check with your local city hall that no other business is already using that name.
After that I would suggest going to godaddy and registering the url of that business. A website is well worth the cost in this type of business as it will convey trust.
Once you have your website registered, you will want to create new client forms for them to fill out when they hire you, you will want a form requesting their pets information and also all their contact info, vets info and emergency contact.
Next you should setup an account with paypal to receive payments from clients.
Then you will want to setup a basic website, it should list who you are, what services you offer, your prices and service area as well as how to contact you.
After that you should register with google adwords and start promoting your website.
Then contact pet sitter associates and purchase insurance and bonding as well as registering with either PSI or NAPPS.
Let the Journey Begin!
Comments
jfargo said
on 8/1/2009 Some good thoughts on starting any business overall. 5*