For many teens and even adults, babysitting can be a wonderful and rewarding way to earn some extra money. It's a business that doesn't take a lot of investment money, and word-of-mouth goes a long way. But you can't get the word out and let people know that you're available without first making a babysitting flyer to advertise your babysitting business.
The first thing to do is decide on what you can do to make the flyer stand out among the others that might surround it. Starting with a large header is recommended, be it your name or the name of a group you might be part of. If making the flyer on the computer, choose a font that will leap out at the reader. However, do not use any colors for the lettering that would be hard to read, or a font that's a little too intricate.
It's fine to add pictures to make things more attractive, but don't overdo it. Any parents looking at the flyer should not be overwhelmed by design, and thus be too distracted to read your ad. Choose pictures appropriate for a babysitting theme. For instance, while a waterfall or a mirror is nice, it doesn't really have anything to do with children.
Decide on what babysitting hourly rate you're going to charge. Look around your area to see examples of how much fellow babysitters charge. You are helping your chances of being called if the parents know your rate right away. By the same token, do not underestimate and thus charge too little. You should also decide whether you're willing to expand outside your immediate area, and make longer trips to the interested family.
After completing the babysitting flyer, it's time to distribute it. But it's not enough to tape it every post you find. Brainstorm on where your potential clients might visit, such as the grocery store or a fast food restaurant. Once that is finished, you can relax and wait for business to come.
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