Pet-Sitting Business Grosses $300,000, Owner Pays Herself $50,000
A MarketWatch reader asks whether to follow a friend's pet-sitting model, where the business grosses $300,000 but the owner takes a $50,000 salary.
A reader recently asked MarketWatch whether they should emulate a friend's pet-sitting business. According to the reader, the friend's business grosses $300,000 a year, and the owner pays herself $50,000. The friend currently has about 15 sitters, all independent contractors.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the friend's pet-sitting business revenue?
According to the reader, the business grosses $300,000 a year.
How many sitters does the business have?
The reader states there are about 15 sitters, all independent contractors.