Start Your Babysitting Business

by Melissa Higgins

Overview

You've had a couple babysitting jobs, and guess what? You love it! But it's time for your next step—a babysitting business. With helpful tips and practical advice, discover everything you'll need to know for becoming a young entrepreneur!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781515766919
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	08/01/2017
Series:	Build Your Business
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	8.10(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.40(d)
Lexile:	810L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 14 Years

About the Author

Melissa Higgins has written more than 100 fiction and nonfiction books for children, including titles for the Capstone imprints Pebble, Pebble Plus, Picture Window, Snap, and Stone Arch. Her books have received medals from the Independent Publisher Book Awards and the Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards. Before becoming a full-time writer, Melissa worked as a school counselor and had a private counseling practice. When not reading or writing, she enjoys hiking and taking photographs in the Arizona desert where she lives with her husband and two shy kitties. You can visit Melissa’s website (www.mghiggins.com) to learn more about her books.

Table of Contents

A fantastic business — Get ready to work — Be the best babysitter — Problem solving — Your next steps — Glossary — Read more — Internet sites — Index.

Interviews

Curriculum standards: Reading Informational Text; comprehensive guide; real-life entrepreneur examples

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2017
Gr 3–5—Preteens looking to earn money get a fresh look at some age-old pursuits. Self-awareness questions gauge job affinity (Do you have a talent for crafts? Do you like pets?), and readers are prompted to think about how to match their interests to a need in the community. Step-by-step success tips are commonsensical, such as learning about the habits and exercise regimen of the pets you will be sitting. If weather variations affect lawn mowing, brainstorm other services such as weeding, raking, or snow shoveling. Marketing suggestions include flyers, brochures, and business cards to give to family, friends, and neighbors, rather than posting on social media. Safety is also stressed when it comes to leashing a dog, keeping equipment secure, or providing first aid for children. Advice on handling pitfalls, money exchanges, and other sticky business is valuable information. The format is crisp and colorful with photos of kids on the job, as well as sidebars and readable text. VERDICT This set will have long shelf life for its wide appeal, and parents will like it, too.

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