Cat Sitting Rates

Are you ready?
You took care of all legal aspects and requirements of the opening of your new pet sitting business. You got the licensing and appropriate insurance policies, has developed a winning marketing plan, has acquired all of the appropriate service contracts and forms needed to start a successful pet sitting business. So what's next?

The next step
As with any business, the first step to success is to lay the appropriate foundations. Once you have made preparations and set the stage good, the next step is to create your company policy statement. This step should not be ignored and it is strongly recommended before the acquisition of customers.

Why is it important?
A statement of policy expectations between you, the pet sitter and your client. It describes the services you provide to the client, what are the fees you charge for these services, this behavior is that clients expect and / or animal, when payment is expected, what happens if payment is not made in a timely manner and on. Policy Statement formalizes the customer / relationship Sitter and ensures a common understanding of providing services. Creating a document describing your policy statement for distribution to new customers from the first visit Familiarity is a good way to start your relationship off to a good start. Your company website is another key area for your policy information and give credibility to your business. Most clients appreciate this extra effort, it gives them peace of mind knowing Fluffy will be handled accordingly and strengthens their confidence in you as a professional pet sitter.

What things should be included?

What types of services do you offer?
There are several types of services offers sitters. You must decide which ones you want in your business. Examples of services include: Vacation Care, daily dog walks, taxi service for pets to groomer or vet appointments, will offer food and supplies, visits learning cleanliness, overnight visits, etc.

How long will your last visit?
Visits generally last anywhere from 20 minutes to one hour in length depending on the type of care you provide and the area you serve. The amount of time you spend on each visit will determine how many visits you can comfortably complete in one day and what you need to charge per visit to make a reasonable profit.

What types of animals you this service?
Will you service dogs and cats? What about hamsters, rabbits and fish? If you're comfortable with birds or snakes? There are many animals out of dogs and cats that you may encounter in your business. Some you may not want to take care of. The key is to set clear expectations up front.

What are the hours you are at the disposal of customer service?
Want to start your first visit at 5am so it's time for Fido wakes normally break the pot morning? What night? When will you enter into final visit in the evening? What time you eat or return phone calls to other potential customers? Describing these expectations at the front to avoid problems on the road.

What will you do for your services?
Although there are many factors, your location will primarily dictate what the market can bear in your area. Conduct research in your area is the best way to determine the rates of your services. Contact boarding, veterinarians and other pet sitters to see what they are charging. Determining your service area and how far you're willing to travel and how far your visit is also a factor. In general, the more territory you service, the higher your profit margin. Other cost factors should also be considered, things like the cost of gasoline, wear your Spacecraft.