| Errands For Elderly Neighbors | | | | groceries once a week, who is she going to rely on |
| A great way to earn some money on the side is to | | | | week after week. While this possibility may seem like |
| run errands for the elderly. It is an easy job and one | | | | an extra burden, it is also a blessing in disguise. This |
| that can be a very rewarding experience. | | | | means that you will have a high rate of returning clients |
| How to Start | | | | and thus your profits will gradually increase. |
| Remember that trust and honesty are the key | | | | Pricing |
| elements in a business like this. No one will likely hire | | | | In order to price your services, take into consideration |
| you if they do not trust you inside of their home. | | | | the errands you have done for your client. If you went |
| Transportation is also a key issue. While a car is not a | | | | to the grocery store for them, you should charge more |
| necessity, it can be useful for certain chores like | | | | than if you just bought them a few small things at the |
| grocery shopping. | | | | dollar tree. But remember, be negotiable and ask the |
| The best way to get clients for a job like this is to go | | | | client how much they are will to pay. Most of the time, |
| through people you know. Print advertising can work in | | | | they do not want to seem cheap and will therefore |
| this field of work, but you should not rely on it to bring | | | | offer you a good amount of money. Paying by cash is |
| you clients. Besides, your reputation will benefit if it | | | | ideal for this type of business, but do not turn down |
| looks as though you are taking the initiative to help out | | | | other means of payment. However, this is something |
| the elderly. A majority of middle aged people have | | | | that can be left up to you to decide. |
| parents, so begin by asking your aunts and uncles. If | | | | It is necessary to keep a notebook containing all of |
| you are going to invest in some type of advertising | | | | your clients names and the common errand you will |
| medium, using your age can be a good idea. For | | | | run for them. This way if Mrs. Smith needs groceries |
| instance, while you may be young, you are also less | | | | this week, you will have her grocery list already to go. |
| threatening to potential clients. The only thing for you to | | | | You're well on your way to building a reputation for |
| do is assure possible clients of your responsibility in | | | | your clients based and trust and honesty. Now just |
| completing errands. | | | | keep building your contacts through friends of your |
| Also, be prepared for your clients to ask for your | | | | clients and watch the cash roll in. |
| services multiple times. After all, if Mrs. Smith needs | | | | |