Jane is there such a thing as a temporary service agency for a care giver? That might be an ideal situation to fill the gap till your business is on a roll.

I would think there are a lot of elderly in old age homes that would appreciate additional care. Usually the residents get just a minimum amount of attention. It would be practical if you had several clients within the same home to care for. Maybe an old age home could suggest patients that would appreciate additional services. You could suggest paying them a commission, if they are able to organize a client for you.