The Art & Science of successfully starting a pet sitting business.
Who can use a healthy dose of good news right about now?
Well, if you’re a member of PSI (Pet Sitters International) or NAPPS (National Association of Professional Pet Sitters) you are now eligible to receive quality and affordable health care.
If your pet sitting business is your main source of income, you may have found health care to be a near impossibility to afford or obtain.
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Are you looking for more pet sitting clients than you can possibly handle?
Of course you are, it’s a trick question!
We can all use a spike in our bank accounts right about now and one way to increase our available balance is to increase our client base.
The holiday season is no longer just around the corner; it is squarely upon us. And it’s no secret that the last few months of the year are the most profitable for working pet sitters.
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There seem to be a variety of misconceptions about becoming a pet sitter and running a pet sitting business in general.
It looks like the industry has fallen into the “easy as pie, anyone can do it” category, along with “anyone can make money fast from pet sitting.”
I see two schools of thought on this subject:
On one hand, since there are no tests to pass or forms to fill out, anyone can open up shop and call themselves a pet sitter and start making money from it.
And on the other hand, it’s still every bit a business and requires a certain level of business skill including knowledge that is specific to the pet care world.
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Have you noticed the interesting phenomenon about the current season of America’s Got Talent?
As we approach the finals, it’s becoming more and more apparent.
America’s Got Talent is not about talent at all. Sure, the finalists certainly have talent, but the show is not actually about talent.
“What?!” you may be thinking. “But it’s got the word talent right in the title!”
Fair enough. So let’s back up for a second. It’s important to note that none other than Simon Cowell created the show. Mr. Cowell is certainly no stranger to producing compelling and exciting television shows.
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Are you doing everything possible to assure an exceedingly positive experience for both you and your clients?
After all, the more you enjoy doing your job, the more your clients will return. And the more clients that return, well, you get the concept…
Imagine the feeling of pleasure and satisfaction you’ll obtain from not only doing a job well done, but also completing a thorough job well done.
You’ve covered all your bases, and life is good.
I’ve outlined 16 steps that will take you from the initial contact with the potential client all the way through your post-job follow up email.
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The background: As Alitia and I are getting ready to launch our pet sitting business training course, I knew that some sort of video on the main home page would work well.
We began to think, “What better way to spotlight the life of a pet sitter than by showcasing the qualities that make them wonderful?!”
At times, your pet sitting business card will be the first impression a potential client has with you.
It’s vital to your continued success that your card not only communicate your contact details but, more importantly, motivates that person to take action and get in touch with you.
If you find yourself handing out business cards – or leaving them on counters – with very few people following up, it may be time to reconsider your business card approach.
To increase your chances of contact being made, ask yourself if your business card is professional, unique and stands out.
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