How to Run a Successful Babysitting Business

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Prepare for the job.

   Go to Red Cross and take the babysitting course, which includes CPR.
   
   Also, see my article on how to make a babysitter's Fun Bag, a bag that has loads of fun stuff that kids can't get enough of!
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   Step 2: Make business cards and flyers to hand out.

   When you meet a new client, handing them one of these would be very helpful to not only your business, but theirs too. , This is usually a super easy way to gain clients; then, word of mouth will do the rest. , Go above and beyond a regular babysitter, get personal with the kids.
   
   Know what the parents expect, and follow their rules.
   
   The first time you babysit, arrive about 15 minutes early and get all of the information about the kids, allergies, emergency phone numbers, and things like that.
   
   This is a really important step to take toward success!!! , They are simple steps to take, and there aren't even that many. :)
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   Step 3: Ask your parents' coworkers if they have any children you can babysit.

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   Step 4: Get to know the family.

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   Step 5: This ^^^ is the best way to run a successful babysitting business.

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