Pet sitting contracts are an absolute must if you are going to own and operate a professional pet sitting business. If you are going to provide dog walking and animal boarding you need a pet sitting contract to protect you and your clients. Your clients will expect for you to have a contract that clearly states what service you and your employees will be providing.
Continue reading this article and find out how to obtain pet sitting contracts.
1. Do I need an attorney for pet sitting contracts? No, not necessarily. If you are a small pet sitting business with a small budget you could easily find pet sitting contracts on your own. If you are a large pet sitting business or corporation that has employees or independent contractors working for you, it would be a good idea to speak with an attorney. As your pet sitting business grows you will need to hire pet sitters. So you will need to have contracts not only with your clients, but with your pet sitters as well.
Attorney fees are not cheap and they charge by the hour. As a business owner you should always set aside money in a savings account for things of this nature.
2. Where to find pet sitting contracts? Luckily, due to the convenience of the internet you can easily find pet sitting contracts online. There are so many different online businesses that sell pet sitting contracts and other documents that you will need to obtain for your pet sitting business. Pet Sitters International is a great place to find contracts and documents for your business. If you haven’t heard them, I highly suggest you check them out and even become a member. When you become a member you will have access to an abundant amount of information to help make your pet sitting business a success.
Members at Pet Sitters International not only get a discount on pet sitting contracts, they also receive discounts for pet sitting insurance, certification programs, and pet sitting supplies. They have contracts for clients, employees and independent contractors (IC).
If you are not wanting to purchase pet sitting contracts through Pet Sitters International there are hundreds of businesses online that sell affordable pet sitting contracts. Do a search online and find a company that offers contracts that fit your business needs. 99 % of the time you will be able to download the contracts after you make the payment online. So if you need pet sitting contracts in a hurry, you will have the option to download them right away.
3. Do I need carbon copy contracts for my pet sitting business? This is entirely up to you. Once you purchase and download your pet sitting contract you can easily take your contract to a local print shop. They will be able to print a double sided carbon copy contract for a reasonable price. It looks more professional and is a lot more convenient to have a carbon copy for your clients.
