The Pet Business Forum Launch Incentive!

Today I’m excited to announce the launch of the Working with Pets Pet Business Forum.

My vision for the forum is that it will be a place for pet lovers, business owners, and people that work with pets to network, exchange ideas, offer advice, and be inspired by others that are working with pets.

At the forum you will topics including:

1. Getting Your Business Started

2. Marketing Your Pet Business

3. Staff Management and Motivation

4. Legal Business Forms, Contracts, Insurance, and Licenses

5. Pet Business Finance

6. Pet Health

7. Chat About Your Pets

Special Launch Incentive for Working with Pets Readers

The first 10 members at the forum who join in and post 5 pet business (or pet related) responses or new topics before February 15th will be the first to receive a copy of my special report “The One Page Pet Business Plan” which will lead you through the process of setting up a business plan that will give your business focus for 2008. With the report you will also receive an easy fill in the blanks template for creating your first business plan.

So click on over to http://www.petbusinessforum.com and register - then introduce yourself and start posting!

Joining us at the Pet Business Forum is Easy

To join the community click the register button in the menu at the top right, fill out your details, and submit. I will approve your registration as soon as I see it come in (within a few hours at most), and you can start posting and sharing with others.

If you have suggestions for the forum such as new topics please leave a post in the Suggestions and Feedback section.

I will be visiting the forum daily to respond to posts and be a part of the community. I’ll see you there!

Owning a pet business does not guarantee you success, but it is generally not difficult to set up your own pet business adn many who own pet businesses love the hard working lifestyle and the closeness to pets. You will have to compete with those who may be better trained, may have lower cost structures and those who “pretend” to have your skills and experience when they do not. (eg not all those who advertise themselves as groomers are actually Groomers).

There are also key skills that all dog industry professionals should possess. Here are some of the most critical skills and abilities for those hoping to work with dogs professionally: Basic Dog Handling and Training Skills, ability to recognize behavioral signals.

Animals can be somewhat unpredictable when they are under stress or in an unfamiliar environment, like when they visit the veterinary office or the grooming salon, so it is important to be attentive and stay aware of the animal you are handling at all times.