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New Book! 30 Days to Start and Grow Your Pet Sitting and Dog Walking Business

Hi pet sitters and dog walkers!

My new book is done and almost here! The paperback version of the book will be available on Amazon and the eBook will be available on my website in July 2018. You can pre-order the eBook now and you’ll get it hot off the press in July!

It’s over 300 pages of real life stories, step-by-step guidance and action steps to keep you on track.

Here’s the link to find out more about the 30 Days To Start and Grow Your Pet Sitting and Dog Walking Business book.

Readers and different pet business organizations are giving it rave reviews and I think you’ll like it too!

You can read the book reviews here.

I think you’re going to like it. But don’t just take my word for it – check out the reviews. 🙂

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ASK ANYTHING! Pet Sitting Biz Q & A with Six-Figure Pet Sitting Academy Founder

How to Start a Dog Walking Business, How to Start a Pet Sitting Business, Pet Business Marketing, Pet Sitting Business, Pet Sitting Startup / Kristin Morrison / October 30, 2009

Save $10 if you sign up by Tuesday, November 3!

Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Time: 5:00pm PST / 8:00pm EST

How does class take place? Via a conference call line. Call-in instructions will be given upon signup.

How long is this teleclass? 60 minutes of open forum for questions and answers!

How much: $20 (register by November 3) $30 (register November 4 or later)

Class description: In this 60-minute dynamic and interactive open forum, the first 10 pet sitters and dog walkers who sign up will have the opportunity to ask Coach Kristin their most challenging pet sitting questions. If there is time left over then Kristin will open up the line for additional ‘impromptu’ questions.

If your question relates to business or pet sitting-you can ask it! As a pet sitting business owner you are guaranteed to find this Q & A session with Coach Kristin compelling, supportive, and ultra-informative.

How do I get my question answered: The first 10 pet sitters who sign up will be contacted via email about their question and will be instructed on when to ask their question. If you are not contacted within 72 hours of signing up for the class it means you are not one of the first 10 callers. You will still receive valuable business information when you listen and learn from others having their questions answered.

Limited spots available so reserve your spot TODAY!
Click here to find out more and to sign up for the ASK ANYTHING! Pet Sitting Business Q & A Teleclass with the founder of Six-Figure Pet Sitting Academy.

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New Pet Sitters: How to Determine Your Dog Walking and Pet Sitting Rates

Dog Walking Business Start Up, Dog Walking Rates, Pet Sitting Business, Pet Sitting Rates, Pet Sitting Startup / Kristin Morrison / August 4, 2009

If you are a new pet sitter here’s the easiest way to determine your pet sitting and dog walking rates:

1) Create a spreadsheet with at least 10 different competitors on the far left.

2) On the columns to the right have each service plus time limits plus extra pet fee. Find your competitors’ rates sheets and enter their totals there.

3) If you can’t find ten competitors in your area then look in the next immediate town until you have ten different pet sitters listed in or near your town.

4) Figure out the medium range by looking at the range of prices for each service from your ten competitors.

I usually recommend that new pet sitters have their rates be in the middle-range of your competitors when you are first starting out.

Here’s how to determine the average middle: Let’s say you create your competitor pricing spreadsheet and you find the range is $12-$20 per 30- minute pet sitting visit. You’ll want to start out with a rate $16 per visit.

Once you develop a stellar reputation as a pet sitter you can (and should) raise your middle-range rates.

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	Welcome to Our Company!	5
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EMPLOYMENT		7
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COMPENSATION		21
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