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Tuesday, July 6th, 2010How Important Is Spelling, Grammar and Language In A Pet Sitting Ad Listing?
Friday, July 2nd, 2010
I was strolling around the web this morning and found myself at the pet sitting services section on Craigslist.
Naturally, there are plenty of listings for pet sitters trying to find their next pet sitting client.
Some listings are from established companies, while others, uh, are not.
I’d like to share with you a listing that caught my eye. Unfortunately, it was for the wrong reasons.
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Who Else Wants The Secret Formula For Creating Perfect Blog Posts and Titles?
Thursday, July 1st, 2010
There’s been plenty of chat recently on the Association of Pet Sitting Excellence Members Message Boards about blogging.
Some pet sitters are already doing it, some have WordPress up and running but have not yet started writing, and others are not quite sure how to get going.
Whether you realize it or not, blogging on a regular basis will do you so much good that it’s not even funny. Seriously.
By simply writing once a day or once a week, you will be enhancing your search engine credibility and will find new visitors to your site on a regular basis.
You will also show your potential clients that you are an expert at what you do. You are saying, “I know what I’m talking about, I am a professional, and you can trust me with your pet.”
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Is Your Facebook Fan Page Hurting Your Pet Sitting Business?
Monday, June 28th, 2010
Everything we do in life either helps us in some way or it hurts us. Your Facebook presence is no different.
You know Facebook is all the rage today. We certainly continue to hear it all time:
“More than 400 million people are on Facebook…”
“If you’re not on Facebook, you’re missing out on this and that…”
“Go where your clients are…”
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There’s A New Pet Sitting Association Causing A Stir
Sunday, April 18th, 2010
Every once in a while, something comes along to disrupt the status quo.
Some months ago, I received an email from fellow pet sitting business owner Danielle Chonody asking if we can set up a time to speak.
I already knew Danielle from the industry and was excited to hear what was on her mind.
Early into the conversation, Danielle cuts to the chase and says, “I want to start a pet sitting association!”
[Audio Interview] Pet Sitting Business Owner Reveals Method of Hiring ICs
Monday, January 11th, 2010
I recently had the opportunity to chat with Pampered Pet Care of Atlanta company owner Sarah Paulk on the subject of independent contractors.
Sarah’s pet sitting business was voted “Best Pet Sitting Company” in 2009 by Atlanta Magazine and with a roster of 13 independent contractors on board, the company must be doing most things right.
In this open and honest interview, Sarah walks us through the step-by-step process of finding, interviewing and hiring the perfect IC for your team.
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Is Your Pet Sitter IC Sharing Your Secrets With Competitors?
Friday, January 8th, 2010
There’s been a lot of talk lately of hiring pet sitters as independent contractors.
And it’s no secret that I’m a big fan of hiring pet sitters to help your business grow.
Bringing on the right person can make you more money by helping to expand your services and your service area.
I received this question through the Ask Joshua page:
Question:
Dear Joshua,
How can I make sure the information I share with my IC is not used against me or shared with anyone else? I don’t want my competition to know all my secrets, or the exact way I do things.
Help!
-Cindy Espers
Tampa, Florida.
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