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Starting a pet sitting service requires almost nothing in start-up costs. You do need some general credentials that will cost little or nothing to acquire. In order to be successful, you will want to establish contacts with real estate agents who can recommend your services to customers.

A sole proprietorship, also known as a sole trader, is owned by one person and operates for their benefit. The owner operates the business alone and may hire employees. A sole proprietor has unlimited liability for all obligations incurred by the business, whether from operating costs or judgments against the business.

• Make sure you have your business plan ready, including outlines of costs and revenue streams, and ensure you have a good credit score.
• Professions that require special licenses include law, medicine, piloting aircraft, selling liquor, radio broadcasting, selling investment securities, selling used cars, and roofing.
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