What are basic startup costs? Is this worth the trouble? I'm a soon-to-be grad student (got my BA in 2000 and have been working since then) and I just don't want to sit behind a desk anymore and take other people's crap. Is this worth the effort? Pooper scoopers and all? Anybody want to tell me about pro and cons? Any other DIY jobs worth having as part time gigs?
2006-06-15 04:32:39 · 5 answers · asked by gabi996 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Several size & strength leashes, paper towels, baggies, trash can and people that own dogs.
2006-06-15 04:47:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best routes to take are to research the process of starting a business as well as the industry you're interested in.
I recommend checking out the SBA, Entrepreneur, The Start Up Journal & Nolo. All 4 are great informational resources for the new/small business owner. I posted links for you in the source box.
Associations may be a good avenue to explore as well. These organizations will address many of the thoughts, questions and concerns you'll inevitably have as well as many you haven't anticipated yet. See the source box for some relevant links.
Research, research, research – this cannot be stressed enough. Read as much as you can about the industry. Here are some book titles that are relevant:
* The Face in the Window: A Guide to Professional Dogwalking by Dianne Eibner
* Entrepreneur Magazine's Start Your Own Pet Sitting Business by Cheryl Kimball
* The Professional Pet Sitter: Your Guide to Starting and Operating a Successful Service Edition 2005 Newly-Revised Includes Business Forms by Lori Mangold
There are plenty of free informational resources out there. Check the source box for links to articles.
Hope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!
2006-06-23 10:04:36 · answer #2 · answered by TM Express™ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Create some flyers and pass them out to your neighbors. Flyer apartment buidlings and condo areas. Offer to walk some dogs for free for a week as a sign-up incentive. Have references available to vouch for your reliability...
2006-06-15 04:47:44 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some people earn decent money walking or dog-sitting. Just don't stretch your territory too large (say walking distance from home)
2006-06-28 19:59:30 · answer #4 · answered by Robert F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ok this is a tough one so r e a d r e a l s l o w...
first learn how to walk, that is very important.
next you need to find dogs that need to be walked.
pros are professionals and cons are convicts, stay somewhere in the middle. dont get caught up in any that he said she said crap. oh yes if the dog craps its your turn to dazzel them with a song and dance
2006-06-15 04:40:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋