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administered through high schools so check with the high school in your area to see what classes are offered. Community education pro- grams are usually very low in cost.
2 . Make your schedule work for you
Babysitting is work for which you can plan your own hours. Decide when you want to work and then accept clients who fit into your schedule. A small day planner or calendar will be a necessity. If you have access to the Internet, you can find many online calendars that you can use to manage your schedule for free.
3 . Put the word out
Make some flyers or posters and place them on local bulletin boards and at local schools. Grocery stores might be a good place. You will need to get permission from the place where you want to post your advertisement. Make some simple business cards to pass out whenever an opportunity presents itself. Internet sites like Babysitter.com are great ways to find possible clients. Babysitter.com asks for information about you and creates a profile that lets clients know that you are a trustworthy babysitter.
4 . Build your client base
Ask happy clients to act as references and to recommend you to others. Word-of-mouth is the best way to gain new clients.
5 . Remember the Golden Rule
Remember birthdays, special occasions, and holidays. All it takes is a simple personal note that says you remembered. Have fun activities ready for the kids you babysit so their parent(s) know you are not sit- ting them in front of the television all day. These little acts of thought- fulness will keep you on the top of the list as a babysitter. You may find that happy clients also remember you with a nice gift on your birthday or at the holidays.
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