Start Your Pet-Sitting Business

by Tammy Gagne

Overview

Imagine watching and playing with someone’s pets for the day—while getting paid for it too. Sounds pretty great, right? So why not start your own pet-sitting service? Learn everything you need to know to get started. Read about tips on how to grow your business, build your reputation, and manage your time and money.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781515766896
Publisher:	Capstone Press
Publication date:	08/01/2017
Series:	Build Your Business
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	8.00(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.38(d)
Lexile:	860L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 14 Years

About the Author

Tammy Gagne has written more than 100 books for both adults and children. She lives in northern New England with her husband, son, and a menagerie of animals.

Table of Contents

Is pet sitting for you? — Getting started — Detailed planning — Serious responsibilities — Work through problems — What comes next — 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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