223: Starting a Pet Care Business

from Pet Sitter Confessional · host Pet Sitter Confessional, LLC

What are the business fundamentals for a pet sitting or dog walking business? Do you know someone who wants to run their own pet care biz but doesn't know where to start? On this episode, we discuss how to get started. From a plan and getting a business license, to checking out insurance, we walk through what you need to have in place, and share from our own experience. Then, Natasha O'Banion answers, "How do I forgive myself after I make a mistake?" Topics on this episode: Having a game plan Insurance & License Business Structure Bank account & Scheduling Ask a Pet Biz Coach Main takeaway: Having a game plan when starting out is crucial to your businesses survival. Links: Software: petsitterconfessional.com/software Insurance: petsitterconfessional.com/insurance Gear: petsitterconfessional.com/gear Ways to Advertise: petsitterconfessional.com/Advertising Episode 144: petsitterconfessional.com/episodes/144 Episode 188: petsitterconfessional.com/episodes/188 Episode 154: petsitterconfessional.com/episodes/154 Full show notes and transcript Sponsored By: Pet Sitters Associates Promo Code: Confessional Support Pet Sitter Confessional

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