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Which one is more favorable: senior care group home or big assisted living facility?
I am thinking about open a senior care group home using my own home, but I do not know how likely people would like to come comparing to big assisted living facility. Actually I can offer much better detailed and more private services like one on one certified nurse aid and shared registered nurse care plus shared chef. Only 5-7 seniors in one $5M house. Each client will have seperate bedroom and will have 24 hours care just like day time service. The monthly fee may be around $25000 per person, but it will include everything such as individualized food, utility, room, daily Housekeeping service, personal and health care services and companionship 24 hours a day, 7 days per week, plus any time transportation. The environment is also very clean, neat and ultra luxury. How many people would like to choose my service comparing to the traditional assisted care facility?
I have visited people in both a Senior Care Group Home & a large Assisted Care Facility. I personally preferred the Senior Care Group Home. I lived across the street from one a few years ago. The home was really large & very comfortable for all residents. Each resident had their own bedroom, which was spacious & was equipped with a bathroom. The residents shared the downstairs living quarters & were able to watch tv, read, play card games, board games, etc. If they wanted privacy, they stayed in their room. The kitchen was huge & the residents all dined together in the very cozy kitchen. The home was staffed with nurses, & Other staff, 24/7. Family was always welcome & they could take their loved one out for the day. The home had a large van & they took residents here & there. If I couldn't live in my own home later, for whatever reason, I'd choose to live in a Senior Care Group Home.
What kind of insurance needed for in home pet sitting business?
We live in NY state. I am considering pet sitting in my home as a side business. How do I go about finding out what insurance I would need? I want to protect myself from liability in case the dog I am watching bites someone or destroys property.
Also, if you know what type of license or permits I would need or where to find out about those in NY state, I would appreciate being pointed in the right direction.
Thanks.
None is required by law.
YOUR policy won't protect you, if the dog destroys his own house, or yours. But the bite thing is an issue.
Because of that, the liability insurance for this type of business can be pretty expensive – as they can't underwrite by animal. Expect it to start at $2500, since you want bite liability coverage. Without bite liability, you'll be able to get it at $500 or so – IF someone is willing to write it.
In any case, you'll need to buy that coverage, through a local, independent agent (www.iiaa.org for a list by zip code).
How do i open an in-home day care in Michigan?
I am a senior majoring in Sp. Ed at EMU and I am not ready to work outside the home. I want to earn an income doing something helpful to Others- and that I know I will succeed at…and still be home with my own children. Just looking for a point in the right direction on in-home day care businesses. Any info is very much appreciated. Thanks and God bless.
Check the licenses and requirements in your state. The Administration for Children and Families provide a state by state listing of contacts for licensing and regulations governing child care businesses:
http://www.nccic.org/statedata/dirs/regoffic.html
In Michigan, contact this agency as they are the ones handling the licensing and regulation of day cares
Child Day Care Licensing
Family Independence Agency
Office of Children and Adult Licensing
7109 W. Saginaw, 2nd Floor
P.O. Box 30650
Lansing, MI 48909-8150
Phone: 517-335-6124 or 866-685-0006
Fax: 517-335-6121
Web site: http://www.Michigan.gov/fia
Some states will not require a license if you are taking care of a few children (often not more than 5) but check with your state if they have that option
I suggest you prepare a business plan. Even if you will not be applying for a bank loan, a business plan helps you to think through your business – what it needs, who it will benefit, how much it will cost, and what is its potential. Here are free business plans on childcare business that you may want to look into:
http://www.sba.gov/library/pubs/mp-30.doc
http://www.misbtdc.org/documents/BPWORKBK.pdf
http://www.misbtdc.org/documents/CDCPLAN.pdf
http://sbdcnet.utsa.edu/sbic/bplans.htm
Other articles you may want to read:
Starting a Child Day Care Business http://www.libsci.sc.edu/BOB/class/clis748/Studentwebguides/ss02/pollack2.htm
Childcare.net http://childcare.net/indexnew.shtml
How To Start Your Own Day Care Center http://www.powerhomebiz.com/vol40/daycare.htm
Starting a child-care services business http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/0,4621,290241,00.html
HOW TO START A QUALITY Child Care BUSINESS http://www.sba.gov/library/pubs/mp-29.pdf
For in-depth information, I suggest checking out the following books:
- Start and Run a Profitable Home Day Care
- The Daycare Provider's Workbook
- Start Your Own At-Home Child Care Business
- So You Want to Open a Profitable Child Care Center :
Everything You Need to Know to Plan, Organize and Implement a Successful Program
It is also important that you learn the tax rules affecting daycare centers, especially if you are going to open one from your home. Here is the IRS page on child care centers: http://www.irs.gov/publications/p587/ar02.html
How much should I charge for pet sitting?
I live in So. California and their home is about 15 miles away. They have three dogs I would be caring for overnight. I have done pet sitting in the past for family, but I'm not sure how much to charge a night?
I would say if they aren't family, 20 bucks per day if you have to drive there each day. I know the gas is more expensive there.
How do I start a successful child daycare business?
I'm 12 and want to start a babysitting business in my apartment complex. How should I start? I'm pretty good with kids, and responsible. I know some neighbors have kids and would like to babysit them. So how do I get started?
Make flyers on your computer and print them out saying how much you charge, your phone number, good qualities about yourself, etc. Put flyers on people's car windshields, on their doors, or hand them out when you see them. Make a poster and put it on the lawn where families can see it. Tell people who have kids or have your parents mention it to their friends who have kids. Basically, the more you tell Others and get the advertising, then the more business you will get. BE CAREFUL… if you put your phone number on posters and flyers, that means ANYONE can call you. You never know, a child predator might give you a call so ALWAYS use good judgement. Make sure you are acquainted to the people whose kids you are babysitting and to be on the safe side. Have your parents go with you to the family's home (if you are going to babysit there) for the first time to meet the parents.
Good luck… I hope you make a lot of $$$$.
Anybody knows a decent adult day care facility in Los Angeles for senior for 4-5 hours daily?
My uncle is 82 years old, he has no terminal illness, just moderate Alzheimer's. I am looking for a facility, where I can take him, for a couple hours daily, where he can socialize with Others, watch TV etc., eat lunch. He can not stay home alone, because his bones are fragile. Any idea on what is the cost? Thanks
I would recommend you to try yahoo yellow pages for adult care places, if unsuccesful, you could contact local clinics or nursing homes and their social workers could give you ideas, lastly any local senior centers could give you some names. Costs will of course vary from place to place, good luck
How do I make my own pet-sitting organization or pet care services?
How do I make my own pet-sitting organization? Like where to make it how to start it, will it work? I am turning 15 in 5 days.
Make flyers make a web page. It may work.
Do you have to include babysitting income on a tax return?
My wife did some on and off babysitting for a local mother. Total income might be around $800 – $1000, but I am not sure and the lady didn't do any type of W2. Now the lady wants to write off money paid for babysitting, but I didn't include it in my return.
Your spouse would have to give her SSN, name, and address to the mother, and a written statement as to how much money was paid. Figure out how much was paid, don't let the mother figure it out or you may find yourself owing more tax if the mOther overstates the amount paid on her return.
Then, you'll have to amend your return and add the income, using a Schedule C. If the children were in your home, then you may have additional deductions for the use of your home.
With this amount of income, hopefully you can get the net profit down below $400 and owe no Social Security or Medicare taxes.
Where can i learn about adult day care laws?
i need somewhere to find information on operating an adult day care center for seniors..preferably illinois
Try the State Department of Human Services. This is the office that usually handles licensing of Child day care centers and adult care too. They know all of the state laws and they can mail you a thick packet with everything that you need to know.
How do I start a Pet Day Care Service or Pet Walking Service?
I really love animals and would love to start a pet sitting service or pet walking service ? Anyone know how to start it up?
It is tough starting out but post signs on bulletin boards in stores, vet offices, parks. Place ads in the classified under the pet listings. Go door to door to known pet owners and leave them flyer's. Once you can get established, hopefully the pet owners will talk to Others and word of mouth will get you a thriving business.
Does babysitting younger siblings count as job experience on a resume?
Yes, I got paid for babysitting.
I am 18 and have no prior work or volunteer experience besides the babysitting of my two younger siblings.
I think if you have no Other job experience, you should. I baby sat my siblings all the time. So when I applied for a job at 16, I put it down under previous work history. I put my parents name as employer. When they interviewed me they asked the typical previous employment questions. What were my duties while baby sitting. What I liked most about baby sitting.
Elder Day Care?
Do you know of any companies that could help me with senior day care?I know a lot of people who work needs this service for parents and grand parents. I would like to start a senior day care center.
You can run a day care center for the elderly.
How can I start a pet sitting home-based business?
If you have a dog and you had to leave town for about a month on a business trip and couldn't bring your dog what would you truthfully do? Would you call a pet-sitting business?
How can I get customers?
I have in the past. However, I prefer the pet-sitter to come to my home and feed my dog, take her for a walk, etc..
You really need to network. Talk to the people you know that have pets, offer the service. Talk to your vet — they probably get a lot of requests. Once you've been able to do this service for a few people, let them know you're always looking for new customers. If they are satisfied with your performance, they will recommend you to friends.
I am babysitting and I want to make a good impression what should I do?
I am babysitting a 9 year old boy and a 6 year old girl. I've never babysat them before but I have babysat kids ages 2-11 for the past year. I want them to like me so I can babysit again what should I do to make a first impression on the kids and the parents?
Ok, first of all, show up a half and hour yearly. This gives you time to ask the parents questions, get a tour of the house, get to know the kids, and find out all emergency phone numbers. Be mature and calm around the kids, and try and get them to like you. If you get the children on your good side, they tend to ask their parents if they can have you again.
On anOther note, wear something comfortable, yet still nice looking. It is very similar to a job interview, and you don't want to show up in a gunky tee-shirt and ripped jeans. A clean, nice looking shirt and a pair of jeans would look nice.
This is a really good trick that I have learned after a while. Bring a bag of toys and books the kids might like, and maybe even some age appropriate movies. BIG impressive move toward parents, and the kids automatically ADORE you.
IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO MAKE SURE THINGS ARE CLEAN BEFORE THE PARENTS COME HOME!
Good luck! 
I'm looking for job for my mother who is a nurse and wants to take care of 1 senior citizen and has housing
Put an ad in your local newspaper. That might be the easiest way. An ad on community bulletin boards in local businesses, the library, post office, etc. might also bring some results. Go to the employment center – they usually have notice boards with jobs listed. I hope these thoughts help.
What are some good ways to advertise a pet sitting buisness?
I have just started my pet business, and I am trying to find more places to advertise, I've already hit websites like craigslist, pet-sitters.biz, and dog geek, however I would like some more websites or any Other ways to get my pet sitting business known. If you have any ideas please post them here, your replies will be greatly appreciated!
Go around your area and put fliers in mailboxes. Also, posters or a paper with phone number tabs at all the area grocery stores or places that have bulletin boards.
If even one or two people take you up on it, the word will get out.
At least these forms of advertisements don't cost a thing.
OH! Pet stores! Sometimes they let you put up fliers.
How much should I charge for daycare in my home?
I'm 14 and I've never really babysat a stranger's kids before, I've only babysat my niece and helped out with a couple of family friends' kids for no pay. How much money should I charge per hour for babysitting?
$6-8 sounds about right to me for your age and experience.
How can I start a successful tutoring business?
I'm a high school senior that is trying to start a math tutoring business. How can I make it a success and make it well known around the community?
Hello,
Great post. The most important part of business is advertising. This makes or breaks a business. Some of the best ways to advertise I've found are:
1. Offline promoting (business cards, flyers, newspaper and Other print advertising).
2. Online promoting (buying banner ads, forum posts, email auto replies).
The best method that's worked for me so far is handing out business cards. I don't do this in the usual way…. I buy them in bulk from a place online (they give the cards for free, I just paid shipping and handling…they also give a really nice free business card holder, it looks impressive). They're really high quality. I just put all of the info about my business on the cards, and I hand them out on cars at bus stations, malls, etc. It's worked out really, really well for me, and it's completely inexpensive =)
http://www.cards-free-for-my-bis.info
Good Luck with your business!
How to respond to people who don't understand homeschooling special needs children?
I am homeschooling my son who has PDD. We are relaxed about our homeschooling. It is not like i can say that we do this subject at this time and this subject at that time. I can say that i have homeschooled my older daughter- who has developmental issues, since we pulled her from school after first grade- she is now 17 and she has made amazing progress. Other people have noticed it as well.
Now with my younger son, somehow i am getting questions and comments from people that are along the lines of, what do I plan on DOING with him- how long is he going to stay home doing 'nothing' when he can be in a special school where there are special ed teachers who can help him, and blah blah blah.
What do I say to this? How do I even begin talking to these totally ignorant people about the subject of homeschooling children with Special Needs?
In additon to having some tips on what to say, i'd appreciate being pointed to some good articles on the advantages of hsing special needs children
The last person who did this was someone whom my husband and i approached to ask him to tutor our son in a subject that we felt we weren't able to teach our son ourselves. He ended up calling and telling me that our son needs a lot more than JUST his tutoring, and basically gave me the old 'it's not good for him to just be home…' routine.
Well, as you all might have predicted, the tutor did not work out. We're on the lookout for another tutor now. I wish there was some way to 'smell' whether a potential tutor is going to 'give me the business' about homeschooling before he/she gets hired, but my feeling is it's often they just smile and nod their head at the initial interview because they want to get hired, and when they get the job they feel more free to tell you their two cents because they're already involved with your child and feel that it's now their business.
I extended the question so i can hear more good thoughts on the subject. I hope to come back to 'pick best answer' but if i dont make it back online on time, let me just say 'thank you all'
I'm sorry you have to face this. There are some people in this world who seem to think they have all the answers, even when they don't know the situation. Aargh!
If you feel you need to answer their "concerns", just say something like, "We've made a decision based on what is best for our family", then change the subject. If they persist, tell them firmly that you really don't want to discuss it any further – it is your decision and it was not made lightly. If they can't accept this, maybe it's time to cut them out of your life and find friends who are more supportive of your decision (and your child's needs).
Temporary care for senior citizen?
My sister and brother-in-law would like to go on some short trips, but care for my elderly father who can't travel. Where can they find affordable care for him if they want to leave town for a few days?
I should have mentioned that they live clear across the country, or we would be glad to have him. They don't have any relatives in their immediate area.
If Other family members are unable to care for your father; then you can look for "respite care" in your community. In the US, look for your Local Area Agency on Aging, this group can refer you to services in your area.
ElderCare Locator:
http://www.eldercare.gov/Eldercare/Public/Home.asp