Tuesday, March 4, 2008

What kinds of info. do i put on a babysitting flyer? -

what kind of information should i put on a flyer advertising my babysitting? i plan to put it on people in my neighborhood s mailboxes, not in a public place. thank you. also, how much would you charge?

Before you start, go to Google Voice (http://voice.google.com) and get yourself a google voice number. Hopefully they have a local number for you. That way you get a telephone number to give you that is NOT your home number or cell number, but when they call it will go to your home or cell phone.The babysitting rates are different depending on where you live and what your qualifications are. Check craigslist, pennysaver, the bulletin boards at the supermarket or library to see what people are asking.==============Step 1Make your name the centerpiece. If you re part of a babysitting team, be sure to highlight the team name. When people are looking at your flyer, you want them to remember who you are, not the pretty designs.Step 2Add your phone number or another way to contact you. Most parents prefer to contact you by phone because it s more personable. However, email is acceptable in some circumstances. The flyer should include the best times to call so parents can easily reach you.Step 3Determine your cost for one child and the cost for each additional child. Parents are more likely to choose you if they know the cost to expect ahead of time. Don t cheat yourself to try to get jobs. Babysitting is hard work, and you deserve a fair rate of pay.Step 4List your qualifications. This is a time to highlight your talents and abilities, and your flyer is the first step to let parents know their children will be safe with you. Previous experience and any certifications you ve obtained are sure to impress parents.Step 5Choose a design that s appealing and easy to read. Funky artwork and text may look fun, but it also might distract from the message you re trying to send to the parents. Your best bet is to stick to a professional design with a basic font, but allow yourself to appear kid friendly.Step 6Print a test copy before you print the flyer. You may be surprised to see that something doesn t look right or that there is an error on your flyer. Have close friends and family proof your flyer before you print out several copies.

I would put your name, your age, a way to contact you (phone number, e-mail...), and your experience (ex. red cross certified? previous clients? younger siblings?) Don t say anything about the charge and just see how much they give you.

Your name, telephone nr, how much you can earn or not if you r not sure and want to discuss this with the person on the phone. And maybe the age of the babysitter if that matters to you.

ur name and ur phone numberu should charge maybe $7-$12

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