PET SITTING MARKETPLACE

BUSINESS OVERVIEW

Pet sitting marketplaces connect pet owners with vetted sitters for at-home care or overnight stays. Entrepreneurs can build a platform to take a commission from each booking or offer add-on services.

STARTUP COST

Moderate ($500–$2,000)

HOME-BASED

Yes

SKILLS REQUIRED

Communication, organization, creativity

IDEAL FOR

Ideal for animal lovers looking to build a pet-focused business.

FIT CHECK

Ideal for journal or planner creators who want to help others stay on track, reflect on goals, or build focus routines.

STEP-BY-STEP BUSINESS STARTUP

1. Create a small PDF or eBook on a specific topic
2. Design with clean formatting and callouts
3. List on Gumroad, Payhip, or Shopify
4. Promote via niche blogs and email
5. Collect feedback and expand into series

COMMON MISTAKES

Failing to offer clear distinctions between templates, skipping printable versions, or ignoring usage context.

LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC) CONSIDERATIONS

Designing planners or printable frameworks for performance means you’re building a business — protect it with an LLC. Designing and selling planning templates online benefits from the professionalism and safety of an LLC. Designing planner pages or cognitive tools? Form your LLC and keep your ideas protected.

RELATED BUSINESS IDEAS

Pet Taxi Service, Tiny Pet Boutique, Online Pet Supplies Store