Since I started this blog I have discovered a couple of great ways to make sure I stay alerted to all the latest pet news. They are both automated and arrive in my email box with a summary of each…
Read moreAs pet professionals we care for the pets of others every day. Because my business keeps me so busy I sometimes feel that my own pets get less attention than they deserve. One very simple way to care for our…
Read moreEvery 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…
Read moreIn 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…
Read moreThe 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…
Read moreToday 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….
Read moreIf 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…
Read moreLearning 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.
Read moreThere are several reports around the internet of a push to make your pet expenses such as veterinary care and food a tax deduction.
Read moreDo 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…
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