I am a 12 year old girl who has a babysitting/petsitting service with my two other friends. We are all experienced, it's just that we haven't gotten any business in 4 months. (Since we started)
We passed out business cards in mailboxes, put up posters, went door-to-door, went to a park and talked to people,etc.
What can we do to advertise our business, get it going, promote it, etc.
Thanks!
2007-01-13 03:35:46 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Small Business
You might want to chose one or the other. Either the babysitting or the pet sitting. I have enclosed some books you can purchase on amazon.com new or used to assist you in your market plan. It is time for a major strategy meeting with you and your two friends on what steps to take to get your business moving with customers. If you need any more help email me and I will help you anytime. Keep at it! You will succeed!
The Kids' Business Book (Kids' Ventures) by Arlene Erlbach
Babysitting (Revised Ed.) by Frances S. Dayee
The New Complete Babysitter's Handbook by Carol Barkin and Elizabeth James
The Professional Pet Sitter: Your Guide to Starting and Operating a Successful Service Edition 2005 Newly-Revised Includes Business Forms by Lori Mangold and Scott Mangold
Pet Sitting for Profit by Patti J. Moran and Michelle Boles
Operating Your Own Pet Sitting Business Kit : Lessons learned from successful pet sitters...what works and why! by Vicky Whelan(unavailable on amazon.com, check other book websites that carry out of print books)
Arco 50 Great Businesses for Teens by Sarah Riehm
Whiz Teens In Business by Danielle Valle'E
The Young Entrepreneur's Guide to Starting and Running a Business (Completely Revised and Updated) by Steve Mariotti
Teenage Executive (Start a Business as a Teen, Why Wait Till You're 40?) by Kent Kingman
2007-01-13 06:51:14 · answer #1 · answered by BellaDonnaRev 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe you should have an adult pass your card around and give you and your friends a good reference.Ask someone you already
worked for to pass cards out. You can add something like entertain children at parties,or help with homework. American girl
books can be helpful for this kind of business. One last thing the library may have some volunteer work .( A great place to meet parents ,and children)Hint!hint! good luck!
2007-01-13 04:21:03 · answer #2 · answered by Zakia 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋