Archive for December, 2008
How to Use Direct Mail to Market Your Pet Sitting Business
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Using direct mail is a tried-and-true ways to generate leads for any business. For owners of pet sitting businesses, it can be one of the most effective ways to get new clients, because it can physically reach the homes in targeted services areas where their ideal pet sitting customers reside.
I. Flyers
When business [...]
Grow Your Small Business Through Speaking
Speaking is powerful. There are countless opportunities for you as a small business leader to speak to grow your business. Imagine the marketing power of being able to address an audience of potential customers all in one place at one time. This is really extremely focused and targeted marketing. Small business owners need to speak [...]
Planning for Success in Your Home Business
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Have you heard the expression “If you fail to plan, you plan to fail”? A business plan is essential for your business as it ensures that you put the steps in place to make your business a success. A formal business plan will be a necessity if you are planning to borrow [...]
Maturing Opportunity in the Pet Business – Aging Pets
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In my article “Pets Are Big Business,” I discuss the trends that make pet products and services such a great opportunity for entrepreneurs: America is a nation of animal lovers, and pets are the new status symbols; a well cared-for pet is a sign of achievement.
Not only do we have more pets [...]
Profitable Strategy in the Pet Business – Treat Pets Like People
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A businessperson with even a casual liking of pets is positioned to capitalize big-time on America’s pet craze. All you need to do is keep in mind that Americans increasingly treat their pets as children.
As the number of children per household declines, the number of pets is increasing. Baby boomers, a powerful [...]
Our World, As It Relates To Network Marketing Healthy Pet Food
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Our world, as it relates to network marketers, are people who:
Love animals and want to help improve pet’s health by selling healthy products just for pets.
Are obsessed with helping pets stay healthy and want to market products proven to do this. They want to sell the product using their own style and [...]
Embrace the Qualities of Your Dog and Grow Your Business
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As a home based or small business owner, have you ever thought about how you could grow your business If you were to act more like your dog. This may seem ridiculous or even absurd but why not? Dogs, especially family friendly breeds such as labs and retrievers have many [...]
Business Planning – Preparing a Company and Industry Analysis
One component of the Business Plan is a Company and Industry Analysis, I like to call this describing your pecking order in the marketplace. Consider if you will that you are starting a business and will be a little fish in a big pond. Describe you, the fish and describe the pond and where you [...]
Do You Have a Dog Day Care Business Plan?
If you are considering opening a dog day care, then you need to make sure you have a dog day care business plan. A solid dog day care business plan will help you get started in the right direction.
My name is Kelley Blackston and I run a successful dog day care. The reason our dog [...]
Five Fabulous Business Ideas for Pet Lovers
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There’s nothing like getting paid to do something you love. The good news is, as an animal lover, opportunities abound for you to do just that. If you’re looking to start a home-based pet business but aren’t sure which doggie path to take, check out these five options.
1. Pooper Scooper. It’s a [...]
