Getting Ready

I'm gearing up for a really busy holiday season. I'm finally starting to figure out how to charge people and NOT loose money. Thanks to JJ's business mind, I've figured out that I make more money and the bill sounds less scary if I charge people by the mile as well as the job. For example, I had someone ask me to travel about 45 minutes away to care for a large amount of animals. I wanted to quote the guy $55 per trip, but it sounded really steep and I didn't want to scare him off the idea of hiring me. So, I told him it was $30 for me to care for his animals, plus mileage (which put the trip fee at about $60). Its so much easier than telling people "Hey, it's not my fault you chose to live an hour away!"

The weather is threatening to blizzard, which I feared would scare people into staying in town. Instead it has made people panic and want to leave sooner (which means more jobs for me!). I'm confident that with four wheel drive and patience, I can make all the visits I've been hired to make. I've always been confident driving in the snow (like the time I drove a truck and trailer with an unruly 2 year old stud through Nebraska in a horrible winter blizzard. The interstates were closed so I had to drive 35 miles an hour on highways the whole way). I'm kind of excited!!

I hope everyone has a great Christmas! Other than last minute shopping, its the most enjoyable time of the year! And, if you haven't had enough holiday time you can always come celebrate my birthday with me on the 28th (I'm asking for $$, so all you need buy is a card).


P.S. Of course I'm joking about the money....unless you're feeling generous.