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Are Pet Sitting Orgs Like PSI and NAPPS Worth The Money? [poll]

Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009

psi-nappsPet Sitters International (PSI) and National Association of Professional Pet Sitters (NAPPS) are the two big players in the professional pet sitter association circle.

PSI alone boasts more than 8000 members (that’s a lot of pet sitters) and the Internet is littered with articles claiming anyone can make money pet sitting.

But how much good are they really providing us with?

PSI and NAPPS both claim similar goals and benefits:

  • To educate the pet sitter
  • To promote pet sitting to pet owners
  • To give exposure to pet sitters across the country
  • To provide networking opportunities
  • Annual conferences
  • Quarterly magazines
  • Bonding and Insurance (through partners)
  • Searchable pet sitting directory
  • Pet sitting certification
  • Health care benefits

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Stop Checking Your Email The Old Fashioned Way

Sunday, December 13th, 2009

old-fashionedAre you still logging into your webhost control panel to check email?

Find yourself spending half the day sorting through Spam?

Do you have multiple accounts you have to check with multiple logins?

Well, save time and energy by taking advantage of Google.

I have been a long time fan of all things Google and rely on a few of its free products to keep my pet sitting business running smoothly.
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Pet Sitter Independent Contractor Tool Box

Wednesday, December 9th, 2009

pet-sitter-ICThe Big,
The Essential, and
The Totally Complete
Pet Sitter Independent Contractor Tool Box

At the point where you can use a little help in your pet sitting business?

Are you a self-proclaimed ‘control freak’ and wondering how to make it all work?

Relax and take a deep breathe…

The Pet Sitter Independent Contractor Tool Box is exactly what you need!
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Pet Sitting Business Names: All You Need To Know – Part 2

Friday, November 27th, 2009

pet sitting business nameNaming your pet sitting business just may be the most important element when it comes to your overall success.  Forgettable Name = Forgettable Business.

In Part 1 of this series, you learned the importance of creating a memorable name and why it’s best to stay away from anything too ordinary.

Today in Part 2, you’ll brainstorm a list of creative and memorable business names that all pack a punch and leave a lasting impression in the mind’s of your potential clients.
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Pet Sitting Business Names: All You Need To Know – Part 1

Thursday, November 26th, 2009

business-nameChoosing a name for your new pet sitting business can be one of the most exhilarating tasks — or it can be one of the most terrifying.

Our aim is to make the process of choosing a business name exciting and stress-free while tapping into your creative side.

Some pet sitters fall short in this area and opt to name their business something bland, boring or drab.

They are missing out on a huge opportunity here.

Properly naming your pet sitting business is every bit of marketing. Your business name immediately sets an impression in the public eye.
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4 Ways To Create A Pet Sitting Business Logo That Will Amaze Your Clients

Friday, November 20th, 2009

logo-imageYour pet sitting business logo may very well be the first impression potential clients have of you and your website.

Whether the logo is placed on your website, a business card or a flier, you have about 30-seconds to say, “I am professional, I know what I’m doing, and I want your business.”

Another reason your pet sitting logo is so important is because your website visitors make quick decisions (in about 30 seconds) before deciding whether to click their back button and look elsewhere or dig deeper into your site.
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The Official Pet Sitter’s Guide To Making Google Happy [Free Download]

Saturday, November 14th, 2009

make-google-happyIs your pet sitting website bringing you plenty of new potential clients each day?

Are you showing up in the search engines for your top pet sitting keywords, or are your competitors showing up instead?

With more and more people using the Internet today than ever before to find products and services, your pet sitting website needs to be found online.
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