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Q: My best friend and I are thinking of starting a babysitting business, since we're both certified in CPR and First Aid, and have taken a bunch of babysitting courses, too.

We were wondering how we could go about this.

Like what should we charge, should we baby-sit together, or on our own, how should we advertise, .etc.

Thank You :)

-Mariah-

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First, it's great that you have CPR/First Aid certification!

Charge minimum wage for up to two kids (if you are by yourself). Each additional child would be .50 to $1.00 more per hour depending on age.

Any more than three kids, you should baby-sit together.

Advertising - you can actually goto USPS.com and have direct mail/postcards sent to your neighboors. Also, post flyers at community bulletin boards and YMCAs. Even some elementary schools will let you do that too!

Talk to your neighboors and network! Even, talk to your parents and have them ask their friends.

Set up a mypace page and dedicate it to your babysitting business. List your references as "friends" and blog about the activites/crafts that you do.

Have Fun!