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CM Club: Does this ad work?

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KatyMac · 03/08/2008 21:43

Need someone to look after the children while you pop out? Ideally someone your children know?

Just for an hour or so for a Doctors appointment, the Dentist, if your hair needs cutting or just some shopping.

We have open mornings every other Tuesday, the next one is 9th September between 10-11am at

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KatyMac · 03/08/2008 22:33

Any other opinions?

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KatyMac · 03/08/2008 22:14

Hmm - I was inclined to suggest I had been doing it for ages (even tho' it is new)

Maybe I could imply that September is less full as regulars go up to school then?

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funnypeculiar · 03/08/2008 22:11

I reckon 50p more is very fair for ah-hoc-ness, so I'd be tempted to put the hourly rate in. (but that be because £4 would be cheap round here

Can't think of an easy way to say 'lots of space available' without sounding desperate , other than making it clear this is a new service (I'd therefore assume not overbooked yet)

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KatyMac · 03/08/2008 22:01

We currently, funnypeculiar have 7 F/T spaces

I was going to charge £4 an hour (normal rate £3.50)

What do you think?

Or should it be lower as I can't guarantee it?

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funnypeculiar · 03/08/2008 21:59

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funnypeculiar · 03/08/2008 21:59

I think it comes across as business like - not pushy or desparate, and I'd assume it was a new venture (not something I've heard of round here at least)

My only nervousness as a potential user would be:

  • will it be very expensive (expectation of ad hoc childcare)
  • will they have spaces when I need them/how far in advance do i need to book
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KatyMac · 03/08/2008 21:58

The top line is very big

"Need someone to look after the children while you pop out? Ideally someone your children know?

Just for an hour or so for a Doctors appointment, the Dentist, if your hair needs cutting or just some shopping. Maybe you need some time at the gym?

We have open mornings every other Tuesday, the next one is 9th September between 10-11am at

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smeeinit · 03/08/2008 21:55

i really think its a good idea,not 2 pushy either.
hope it works for you.

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KatyMac · 03/08/2008 21:53

Does it come across as pushy? Or desperate?

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funnypeculiar · 03/08/2008 21:52

Am I allowed an opinion as a childminder user?

If so....

What a FAB idea, katymac - going to the gym/exercising might be another one...

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KatyMac · 03/08/2008 21:49

Really?

Do you think it will work?

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smeeinit · 03/08/2008 21:48

sounds good to me katy, and a fantastic idea too!

juneybean · 03/08/2008 21:47

Sounds good to me! Great concept as well