How to Start a Home-Based Pet Care Business, 2nd (Home-Based Business Series)
Do you love animals? Have you ever dreamed of making them your life's work? Could you see yourself as a groomer, dog walker, pet sitter, or obedience trainer? This comprehensive guide contains all the necessary tools and strategies you need to successfully launch and grow your own home-based pet care business. You'll get practical, real-world advice on every aspect of setting up and maintaining a thriving business. From painless record keeping to savvy marketing techniques, author Kathy Salzberg's step-by-step methods are realistic, innovative, and easy to understand. Learn all about:What it takes to be a professional groomer, dog walker, pet sitter, or obedience trainerFinancing your businessAttracting clients and gaining their trustGroomer and pet health issuesEquipping your home office and shopSetting up a realistic scheduleAdvertising your businessManaging growthUse these special features and workbook pages:Expense analysis spreadsheetSample business planSample client cardPet sitting service contractObedience training contractSample grooming menuAdvertising and promotion checklist