Start Your Pet-Sitting Business

November 1, 2017

Gr 3-5-Pre-teens 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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January 1, 2018
These volumes offer aspiring young entrepreneurs tips for starting successful pet- and babysitting businesses. Topics addressed include marketing; managing money; problem solving; recommended training or certification; and the importance of reliability, communication, and professionalism. Busily decorated with extraneous stock photos and doodles, the texts are nowhere near comprehensive but serve as encouraging and effective introductions. Reading list. Glos., ind.

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