Small Business Boomers

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After my blog about pet sitting as a great business for baby boomers, I decided to explore this idea more.  I contacted Pet Sitters International and talked to Beth Stultz.  Here is what I learned about the pet sitting business:
Q: First, the big question. With the terrible economy right now, is this a good time to start a pet sitting business?
A:  Pet related businesses are pretty stable, despite economic conditions.  In 2007 in the U.S., people spent $41 billion on their pets, and 63 percent of U.S. households own a pet.  For many people, their pets …read more

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Over at Home Biz Notes, Mary Emma Allen talks about a business Baby Boomers might enjoy having: Pet Sitting and Dog Walking.  If you are an animal lover like me, this would be a great idea for a business.  I agree with the the comment, though, that walking dogs in Iowa in the winter might not be a lot of fun, but you never know.
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Here are some considerations for starting a pet sitting/dog walking business:
You can set up this type of business simply, as a sole proprietorship.  Then all you need to do is get a …read more

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