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title: Bookings, Communication and Payment Tips
description: How to Accept & Manage Bookings and How & When You Get Paid
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# [Bookings, Communication and Payment Tips](https://thevillageco.nz/the-village-co.-blog/bookings-communication-and-payment-tips)

 Written by [The Village Co.](https://thevillageco.nz/the-village-co.-blog/author/the-village-co-) | Dec 7, 2025, 11:34:38 PM

 

**How to Accept & Manage Bookings**  
📅 Check your dashboard for new job requests.  
💬 Respond promptly to parents' messages.  
👶 Confirm any special instructions before arriving.

Good communication builds trust and increases your chances of getting repeat bookings.  
\*\* Sample message to confirm a booking: \*\*  
*"Hi \[Parent’s Name\], I’m looking forward to babysitting \[Child’s Name\] on \[Date\]! Just checking if there’s anything special I should know before I arrive?"*

 

### Payment & Earnings

**How & When You Get Paid**  
💰 The Village Co. offers secure, reliable payments. Here’s how it works:

Parents pay through the app — **no awkward cash exchanges!**  
Payments are processed within **48 hours** of job completion. You can track your earnings in your **Sitter Dashboard.**

Want to increase your earnings? ⭐ Get more bookings by maintaining a high rating and being responsive to parents!

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