A NEW BUSINESS based in East Providence is running Rhode Island’s errands and completing tasks for $25 per hour.
Odds and Errands LLC is a small business established recently by an emergency room secretary who saw the need for a service that saves people time with shopping or other tasks, such as store returns, picking up prescriptions, dropping off tuxedo rentals, or waiting on a cable technician or repairman.
“I’m basically a one-stop shop for any type of service that the community needs,” said Kaitlyn Kelly.
Kelly said she was inspired to start the business because she always has friends and family members looking for help with errands, namely her sisters. And during the planning for her father’s funeral last year, Kelly said she realized how helpful a service like this could be.
Kelly filed to establish a limited liability company last year. But in the spring, she launched www.youroddsanderrands.com, where customers can schedule tasks and pay in advance, which can also be done over the phone by calling 401-443-0036.
Kelly, who calls herself a “serial entrepreneur” after dabbling with a baked goods business and other ventures, said Odds and Errands is a one-woman show. But she’d like to change that.
“I’m hoping I can find enough business so I can hire some people,” Kelly said.