I'm 16 and have been babysitting for over 4 years. I'm starting to get newer clients and I'm not sure how much I should charge...
213518
between 3-5 dollars an hour.But somtimes if you don't ask for an amount, they might give you more then you expect.
364640
Small claims court. or sell her crap $32.50 per day for watching 4 kids. What a deal on her part. Id sell her crap for as much as i could. I wouldnt expect to get anything out of her personally and if you do above she may sue you. give her an ultimatum. $1500 for her stuff \nGood luck in this.
562642
It sure sounds like you are greedy and I sure would not want to be your client. Do any profession that does not not not deal with people. Money is not the answer and how I learned that from life.
5033
I'm 30 and I guess I would. It seems harmless enough to get paid for. But, it depends on how the question came up. If I'd never talked to you before and you came up to me out of the blue and asked, I might ask something just as weird like "only if you'll touch yourself while sniffing my feet" But that would only happen if you are a hot 22 to 35 year old.
586105
Why not make a flyer saying Baby Sitting/Pet Sitting/tutoring  Services available and post it in different places like shopping centers, if your neighborhood has a community newsletter put an ad in there...The flyers that you put up have the tags at the bottom with your name and phone number that people can rip off would be good and this way you can see the amount of interest people have.  What about a local animal shelter?  They might hire you.  If not, put lots of flyers out everywhere!  Put them in mailboxes of people you know that have kids and or animals.  Get your folks to spread your interest also.  Word of mouth is always good.  And make sure on the flyer you say references available upon request.  And have them available.  Good luck and keep us posted on your quest!
119643
I am 16 and I have a small buisness doing what the first guy said. I have made tons of money just helping people do mundane things. Just reimage peoples computers, or hook up VPN, that sorta thing. Like he said, competeing w/ dell is going to be hard. But if you start to fix people computers, make sure you tell them that you are "starting out" because just in case something goes wrong, it will be all you fault, and the world is going to come crashing down. Drum up some customers, and you will have a small clientel. Take it from me, I have a samll amount of experiacne. Just don't take my customers...
222124
The ideal way to start would be tp charge 25$ for personal, 50 for corporate and 150 for websites with scripting.  once successful in building the portfolio of your with satisfied customers you can raise your charges by actuall making a showcase of your works on internet...basics
2317
well im 11 and i babysit neighbors depending were u live go around 2 ur neighbors and politely ask if they need any babysitting help.
564100
You are doing a wonderful thing for that child.  You will break his heart if you stop.  What's $32 a month?  A few extra trips to Starbucks?  I think you will be rewarded ten-fold for sponsoring this young child.  You are doing good work.
393022
I work from home and I am able to spend more time with my child doing this. My web page is www.mothersfreedom.com I really love this and I work the hours I want. It cost 29.00 to start but if you decide that this is not for you then you can stop within 90 days and get your money back. It is easy and fun to do just check it out.\n\nGood luck
397636
One, learn to spell.  I thought you're 10 not 5.\n\nSecond, it depends on how nice it is.  You might sell to some kids under the age of 6.  This is not an insult, I am being completely serious.  But otherwise, no.  Nobody who has a matured brain would buy something free.  But you might sell to kids who think it's shiny.
508448
Ask a good friend to babysit for you...in exchange, you could watch her kids when you can, or find another such local babysitting exchange
276128
Understand that most people put a high value on themselves and their time.  If they are overpricing you, then they need to reflect again.  If you are doing well and making enough money and you are enjoying yourself while you are doing it, then MORE POWER TO YA!!!  \n\nFree enterprise is just that.  They don't have a say on what you should charge!  They are just jealous that you are not greedy too!\n\nI pray you get many more customers than they for your unselfish pricing!!!
507544
You could try the local newspaper office. They are always looking for kids to sell subscriptions, deliver newspapers, or other things. Also, you might want to try a workforce center in your town - they might not be able to help you given your age, but they can point you in the right direction. As for the babysitting thing, why don't you get your mom's permission and hang up flyers at your church (if you go) or at mom/dad's work (if they will allow you to do so)? It sounds like you have a good head on your shoulders. Keep your head up, you'll get it. Good luck!
50284
It depends on what part of the country you're from, to tell you the truth.  In areas where things cost more, babysitters are paid more.  I was paid $8/hr to watch only 2 kids, so for them to watch that many children (especially in that age range), it sounds perfectly fair.  Also, you said it was New Years Eve, holidays cost extra, it's all about supply and demand! :)
514192
I don't know where you're living, but I used to charge $60 / hour. I had a friend who charged around $90. From what I've seen $60 - $120 / hour are within industry standards. You don't want to gouge people, but I think $30 an hour is too low, especially for jobs that involve travel. If you put a high value on your work, others will, too. If you put a low value on your work, others will, too.\n\n[edit: I would have charged about $150 for a 2.5 hour job. My friend would have charged about $225. He used to scold me for charging too little! Of course, this was in central New Jersey, near Princeton, which is a pretty heavy populated, well-off area. I never had any complaints about my rates being unreasonable. If I remember correctly, some of the franchise repair businesses, like Geeks on Call, charge up to $120 an hour. Seriously, I would recommend raising your rates to $45 or $60. If it doesn't work out, you can always lower them again. Best of luck to you!]
239976
I offer a first visit (paid) or, two or three lessons if the client wants that. Then, we decide if we want to continue. We might not be a good match. \n\nI charge one amount for the first hour, and a little less for the second hour (if I travel to the student). If the student comes to me, then I charge a regular hourly rate.\n\nI'm 'upfront' about the source of the money. Some clients have an amount "the company" will pay, some are affluent, some are not. I adjust my fees accordingly.\n\nIf I have more than one student at the same time (siblings, a couple, 2-3 workers), I charge more per hour, but less than one hour / one person. \n\nIf I have to do assessments for the person who is hiring me, then I charge a fee to cover curriculum development, initial assessment of each student, and followup assessments at agreed on intervals.\n\nI encourage a commitment of three months minimum for both parties, with six months being better. At the end of the commitment, we re-consider. I don't have a contract on this topic.\n\nI operate on a pay as you go basis, but accept monthly payment at my discretion. \n\nIf you're a knowledgeable person and a skilled tutor, don't under-charge. Many people think that how much you charge is a measure of how good you are! "Trades" are good, but if you're in the USA, it's a grey area as it might be construed as "barter" and taxable. I don't consider direct trades as anything more than a friendly exchange, but ....\n\nSometimes tutors become consultants. BE SURE to charge what you're worth, including expenses.