Every time I visit a forum where pet sitting business owners are chatting online one of the most common topics is about the relative merit of hiring employees versus using independent contractors. I know this must also be a concern in other pet businesses. In…

In my previous article – When is the Right Time to Hire Help? – I advised that the first step to take when considering taking on help is to define your ideal employee. This is an important step that is easily skipped…

The answer to this question is going to vary greatly with each type of pet business but I thought this topic would make a good lead in to my next series of articles on pet care personnel management. If you…

Today I found several articles which published some great figures and predictions about the pet care industry. In the past few years demand for pet related services and products has been steadily rising as per the report on Small Business Trends….

If you are as busy as I am, the first impression that potential clients get of your business is most likely to be your answering machine message. Of course it is preferable to answer every call personally but even if…

Learning to grow a successful pet care business is not just about learning business skills. To achieve great business growth will require that you will also need to achieve great personal growth.

There are several reports around the internet of a push to make your pet expenses such as veterinary care and food a tax deduction.  

Do you find that the holidays are a stressful time of year? Each year it seems like we have more and more to do and less time to do it. Before we know it the holidays are upon us. For…

I found a great site last week that has lots of advice for small business owners, new business owners, and potential business owners.

Another free resource for you if you are interested in starting a blog to promote your pet business.  A blog is one of the easiest websites to set up and is very easy to update (from anywhere you have an…