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Getting Started

Bump Up Biz With Your Buds

Sometimes, babysitting alone isn't enough. You can only find so many houses to sit at on your own. Our solution? Start up a biz with your buds to get more clients!

Get a binder:

The best way to keep your client's information, your salary requirements and the 411 on the kids you babysit for organized is to get a babysitting binder. A good babysitter keeps tabs on all the kids they sit for. When you expand your clientele with your buds, make sure you each have a binder with similar information. Trade contacts with each other. The more contacts you all know, the more money you will be able to make. Sharing your contacts is a great way to network and up your client base!

Network:

By having your buds exchange potential client info with each other, you will be able to network and meet more clients. You and your pals can also create posters and hang them around different schools, community areas and special events (make sure you ask for permission to hang them up first!). You should also give some of these posters to the families that you already babysit for. By having your buds as a part of your babysitting biz, you guys can pick and share houses. If one of your girls get sick, another chica can easily go in for you and vice versa for any babysitting gig.

Make business cards:

Another way to network? Create business cards. They're fun and easy to make. Type up cards with your position "Babysitter", your contact info (ask your parents for permission before doing this) and a fun slogan such as, "Best babysitter on the block!" It's also eye catching to use an interesting image that shows that you are a fun but responsible babysitter. Find a picture of a baby rattle or of a crying baby cartoon, and put it on your cards as a fun extra. The more business cards you pass out at school, your church or any other activity the more likely you are to bring up business!

By starting up a babysitting biz with your buds, you'll keep everything organized, get more clients AND get to bond with your closest gal pals. You and your chicas get to trade secrets, share stories and can even plan babysitting events together. Good luck with your biz, babes!

-Sherryn Daniel

BLOG IT OUT, BABYSITTING BABES! How did you get into the biz? Share your start-up secrets right here!

BY CAITLIN R. ON 3/19/2009 7:00:00 AM 69 COMMENTS

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haha i might ask my friends about this! haha we always need more money cuz we like to shop together!!!!!!!!!!!! it wud be fun doing something you love with people you love so u can earn money to do something else you love with the same people you love (haha that doesnt make much sense)

luvsoccercutie on 11/12/2009 8:58:20 PM

For people with cell phone help just buy a 20-30$ pay as you go phone. Theres no bills and you can talk and stuff.

micah365 on 11/5/2009 2:57:18 AM

katlu18 on 10/29/2009 4:40:05 PM

HEY IM JUST SEEING IF MI AVATAR IS WORKING!!!!!!!

horsegrl1027 on 10/19/2009 6:57:41 PM

Thank you so much for the advice! Really needed it! Thank you sooo much again and again and again!

Faith265 on 10/18/2009 12:32:24 AM

Oh so sorry! I didn't know! Sooo sorry!

Faith265 on 10/15/2009 6:46:46 PM

!!!MOD!!!
OK, so my BFF that I'm starting a babysitting biz with can't get calls on her cell from people outside her network or it costs money! We want to buy her a different cell so she can use it for the biz, but paying the bill cost money, probably lots! Do you have an idea of what we can do? Thanks!

Hey girl, why not try using a home phone? That way it won't add more to the bill and you can always have your 'rents answer it and leave a message. If that won't work, go for an email address you both can share.

xoxo

Alyssa B.

Faith265 on 10/15/2009 6:45:44 PM

GL, that is really awesome advice you got there! That will be really helpful next year! I'm starting a babysitting biz with my BFF and we totally need the help!!! Thank you soo much! I have to wait next year until babysitting classes at the hospital open back up and me and my bestie can take them!
Girlies! I have some great advice you could use! Want to make your biz better known? Make a website! For FREE! What's better than that?! Nothing!!

No links, please, but that's a great idea girlie.

xoxo

Alyssa B.

Faith265 on 10/15/2009 6:39:41 PM

What do 1 1/2 year olds like? i'm going to babysit one and he really likes book? anything else thats' notable?

OrangeRose on 10/4/2009 8:52:41 PM

MOD! i took my babysitting course a year ago. i haven't babysat yet. but i am scared that i don't know what to ask the parents. i was offered to babysit one night but i chickened out. I don't know how to ask the parents qur=estions and the setails on their kids. PLZ HELP!!!

Hey chica, the parents will probably be happy to hear you ask questions about their kids. They want to know that their babysitter, is going to really take care of their child, so the more questions you ask the better!

Lynae P.

misher4 on 9/27/2009 3:09:31 PM

MOD I'm 11 and I'm red cross certified by no one has asked me to babysit their kids. Am i too young?

Hey babe,

I think you still might be a little young, though getting certified will definitely help you get jobs in a few years!

xoxo Allie

Allie S.

sparkles333 on 9/25/2009 4:13:20 PM

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lilmshotstuff98 on 9/5/2009 3:02:15 PM

MOD tomorrow i'm babysitting an 6-7 year old and his 11 or 12 year old sister. i've know the family for a long time but i've never babysat before so i'm kind of nervous looking after them my mom says that i'll be fine but i'm still nervous. Do you have any ideas of how to relax? Thanks!

Hey girlie! Just be yourself. I'm sure you'll do great especially because you know them!

-Taeler

Taeler L.

#1taylorfan on 8/27/2009 10:50:48 AM

**MOD**
hey mod, im trying to start babysitting but i dont know how to get any clients! I've tried to get my mom to talk to people she knows, but they already have a babysitter or a system worked out with their relatives. I dont feel comfortable posting a flier with my name and info, is there any other way i can get a client??? thx, much love xoxo

Hey girl! You can make fliers and then hand them out at places you are familiar with and where the families have seen you before. For example, if you go to a pool, hand out some fliers there. Or, if you go to church or Synagogue, pass out some fliers there too. These places have a ton of families, and while you may not know all of them, they aren't strangers at least!

xx katy

Katy J.

musicbratxoxo on 8/15/2009 12:52:08 PM

Dear Mod,
My piano teacher just offered a babysitting job to look after his 9-10 year old daughter. I've never babysitted before,So what am i supposed to do? and how much should i let them pay me?

Hey girl, check out our Babysitters Club section. That should answer all your question. <3 Jeannie

Jeannie L.

adeleinlove21 on 8/5/2009 8:38:43 PM

i have not started baby sitting yet when should i start

qtb12 on 8/5/2009 2:24:45 PM

MOD, when's the right age to babysit?

when you're responsible enough to take care of other lives--ask your mom when she thinks is best for you!

Katie P.

glamourgirl107 on 8/2/2009 12:43:55 PM

Thanks so much 4 the advice.great idea!

breanna_nikj-luvr on 7/23/2009 4:14:07 PM

***************MOD************
i want to start babysitting to earn a little extra koney and plus i love kids but the rents wont even let me stay home alone.i doubt they would let me babysit! Im pretty sure i can handle it im 13 already! what to do? plz help!

Hey girl! If your parents don't let you stay home alone, they may not be so fond of a babysitting idea. Try sitting down and chatting with them to explain how you're trying to be responsible and make your own money. If they're still not into the idea, try babysitting while one of the parents is home but working. That way, you can help them out, make some cash, and have an adult available in case of an emergency. best, Kristen

Kristen Y.

breanna_nikj-luvr on 7/23/2009 3:48:17 PM

I'm 13 and babysitting certified through the red cross. I really want a babysitting job but don't know where to find one. My parents won't let me put something up at our library because they don't want my information out for everyone to see and they also don't want me in strangers homes. Do you have any advice on getting a babysitting job. I could really use the cash and i love kids!

vballplayer on 7/23/2009 12:38:05 PM

hey check out my new club! club teenz korner! im currently looking for ppl to fill position so go to my club for more details!

club girlz korner on 7/20/2009 5:44:08 PM

MOD MOD MOD!!! I've been babysitting for a while and now have a summer gig on Wendsdays for my neighbors. One of the girls is going through major probs lately and has some BIG anger issues- against her little sister! She gets right up in her face and screams at her, says that she wants to strangle her, and doesn't get why I have to spend most of my time over there with her baby sister- when she's only two years old! Now I'm scared that if I leave them both in a room alone for even a minute, the older sister might REALLY hurt her baby sister. What should I do???

Hey girl,

First you should let their rents know what's going on! Keep the two of them in the room with you, so you can keep a close eye on them.

Mel

Melany T.

sportscrazy96 on 7/16/2009 2:57:06 PM

My BFF and I are thinking of doing this...

supersingershannon on 7/14/2009 1:54:29 PM

HELP MOD!!!!!
My bff and I want to babysit together. We were thinking of writing a paragraph or somthing on why it is easier to have two babysitters and give it to parents when we give them our resume. Do you think the parents will like that???

Hey girl, that should totally work out because it gives them the security that their children will get extra attention. Go for it! <3 Jeannie

Jeannie L.

muffinz.r.fluffy on 7/12/2009 7:11:10 PM

*MOD*
My Best friend, and I want to start our own Babysitters buisness, but sometimes she has second thoughts, she lives one house away from me, and we think it'll be pretty cool, and I downloaded all the things we need, what should we do next?

Hey girl, I would recommend handing out fliers with your club's info to parents you know and even families you don't know. Try checking out GL's babysitting section for lots of great tips and ideas. Good luck babes! ~Alexa

Alexa E.

LUVSMJ on 7/12/2009 12:34:19 PM

Yeah, my friend is already started babysittting,(she's only 11!! too soon. she should have waited another year like I am. one more year for me!!)and when I start she'll help by letting me come with her. I think she would!!!

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Club*Girl on 7/4/2009 1:39:30 AM

MOD MOD MOD MOD MOD MOD!!!!!
Okay so i hav this problim, wel, it is more like a need... for cash. lemonade stands are not a option, and i already put up a yard sale. my solution? Babysiting i am responsible and love kids but i am 1/2 year too young! me and my buds where looking foward to making a service but once we did the reachearch we found the age restriction. how do i make cash and spend time with my buds? aka... what now?

Hey Girl, try dog walking or watering plants for neighbors? *Cara T*

Cara T.

Maddie12798 on 6/29/2009 8:15:32 PM

I am going to stared a club with my cus but we need more people what do i do

Beauty12314 on 6/29/2009 11:38:47 AM

ok um i..... never mind

basketballchic300 on 6/28/2009 6:11:14 PM

this iz cool but im not old enough 2 babysit so yeah................

peacelovepuppies on 6/20/2009 3:01:53 PM

MOD MOD MOD MOD MOD MOD MOD
I'm sorry if I've asked this before, but I can't find where I asked this question! Anyway, I am a babysitter and I advertise a ton. I have business cards, sent out gallons of fliers, have a really low price, I'm CPR certified, and all that good stuff. The only prob is, I have a 14 year old sister, and she gets ALL of my business! She barely even advertises! Whenever I answer the phone I hear, "Hi, I'm Mrs. ****. **** and ****'s mom. Could I speak to your sister?" and once again, she gets a fabulous babysitting job that sprouts into a regular costumer. She doesn't even have business cards, or fliers, or advertising at all!
ALL OF THE JOBS STOLEN BY MY SISTER!

Hey Girl, sounds like you should talk to your sister about this, and ask her to split her jobs with you! *Cara T*

Cara T.

sweetsinger on 6/15/2009 5:22:44 PM

Hey MOD
I wanna start babysitting, but I don't know many families I could babysit. There's like none in our neighborhood and I don't wanna babysit like strangers. Thanx.
peace, love, dance,
Blondie

RMLuvvr on 6/14/2009 1:02:45 PM

Thank you Katie!

P.S. - I love your name (its my name too!)

bluet00th on 6/7/2009 12:44:31 AM

MOD
I took a babysitting class last summer and got certified by the red cross, but it still hasn't helped me get any gigs. I don't know anyone with a child that doesn't already have an older sibling to babysit, how can i get a [at least] one night job? I'm kind of shy sooo.... yeah any ideas?
- KT

why not try a publicity flyer to get your name out there? or ask your mom or family friends to start asking around and refer you to people who could use your help--families are great networking resources! good luck out there!

Katie P.

bluet00th on 6/7/2009 12:37:20 AM

Hey can any one help me? I have two older sisters, and every time some one call for a babay sitter, my sisters get the job. I love little kids, and my parents gave me one family that was all mine, every time they called. They called twice last year, and not since! Help me get a job!!! ps check out m profile and comment! I give advice!!

Hey babe, networking is key! Ask your neighbors, relatives, anyone your parents know! People can always use a sitter.

katelin s.

Julia P. on 6/1/2009 9:02:27 PM

AWESOME!!!! My friend Krista and I were thinking about this.... and maybe we could get my other friend Kristen into it 2... it wud be so much fun!!! We r like the BESTEST 3 friends in the WORLD!!! ahaha. Peace.

<3Gabster<3

gabster08 on 5/31/2009 9:20:20 AM

MOD MOD MOD MOD MOD MOOD MOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i want a summer job to keep me busy this summer and to make some extra money. so i was thinking i could have one week in the summmer where i could have my own arts and craft day camp in my naighborhood for all the kids i baby sit for but im only 13 how can i manage?
thanks,
molly

Hey girl,

That sounds like a great idea! It seems unlikely that you'll be able to run a whole camp though, so enlist your friends that are home--get your other babysittin' buds to come help you out. You'll have to share the profits, of course, but you'll be able to take care of more kids so it'll even out.

xo Lisa

Lisa B.

MVHCaramel on 5/29/2009 1:40:50 PM

i hope i can start up a good babysitting job i might already have good people to ask.thank you girlslife you rock!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ashleywingler on 5/5/2009 8:21:22 PM

dude, this is an AWESOME idea! plus u r so much safer going 2 jobs w/ ur BFF than alone!!

so_she_told_me... on 5/4/2009 9:51:31 PM

this is awesome!

you see, im joining band next year, and my anut plays the trumpet. not only is she giving me an old one and buying a new mouthpiece, shes giving me lessons! and in return, i get to babysit. yeah, without pay, but i like kids anyways, especially my little cousins.

MathGirl98 on 5/3/2009 2:46:13 PM

hey mod! i have babysat before! but only for family, i have no idea how to start getting my name around! can you help me?

Hey babe, just ask friends, neighbors, church groups and relatives to start asking around to see if they know anyone who needs a sitter. Don't agree to sit for anyone that you or someone you know trusts.

katelin s.

shattered lolli on 4/25/2009 6:15:27 PM

**MOD**
Hey, I wanna start babysitting, and I need the money, but i have no one to babysit for!! all of the sites and classes i've taken say that you should not babysit for a family you don't know!! What do I DO?!?!?!?

Hmmm do a background check on all peeps first and ask your 'rents

caitlin r.

hockeychik on 4/25/2009 2:53:44 PM

I'm gonna start babysitting in about a year (my birthday is really soon). I'm gonna see if maybe me and my buds can start a little buisness together. Then it'd also be fun...

MathGirl98 on 4/25/2009 2:41:19 PM

hey mod! i have babysat before! but only for family, i have no idea how to start getting my name around! can you help me?

shattered lolli on 4/25/2009 9:16:07 AM

mod- what is the right age to start babysitting?

Hey Girl, I'd say its different for everyone. Just make sure to prepare yourself, and be positive. xo Annemarie

Annemarie D.

Style639 on 4/23/2009 11:54:01 PM

I'm about to start a babysitting business. I have many younger sibs, so I think I will get a lot of business.

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