How I Changed My Career and Started a Business

I actually got thrown into my career change...it had never occurred to me to be a pet sitter before a colleague of mine at a local real estate agency confided to me that she thought her current pet sitter was stealing from her.

I told her I would do it for her, and 8 years later here I am with a successful pet sitting business. Not only am I my own boss, but I do something that I am very passionate about and get to work with rescue animals on a regular basis. I also often donate to no kill shelters and a furry meals on wheels program for seniors.

My advice is this:

1 Figure out what you love to do and then do the research to figure out how you can make money at it.

2. Make sure there is a need for it in your area or a surrounding area

3. Offer discounts! Times are tough and you will more than compensated later!

4. Find a great way to advertise for free by offering to advertise for them! "May I take a stack of business cards with me and leave some of mine here for you?" It works quite a bit!!

5. NEVER EVER LET ANYONE TELL YOU IT IS A STUPID IDEA...follow your heart and the test falls into place