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Okay, so I am sure you have heard about all the Facebook changes. First thing’s first, we need to all just breathe in and out and quiet ourselves a bit. Breathe in…. Breathe out…. I have a lot of thoughts on this, and I want to preface it by saying that these are MY THOUGHTS. […]
December is here! That means snow, cold weather, the holidays, and time with the family. As a pet sitting business owner, it also means that you’re gearing up for the busiest month of the year. Many clients will be taking trips out of town for Christmas and New Years, which means that you will have […]
The Fall season is coming to an end, and Winter is quickly approaching as we enter into November. So what does this mean for you as a business owner? Well, it means Thanksgiving and Black Friday are coming up, the weather is starting to change, and people will be taking a number of holiday trips! […]
Since my last post on credit card processing and pet sitting software companies, I have gotten lots of questions about how credit card rates are determined. I know it is a taboo topic we don’t often talk about. The purpose of writing this is to be able to use it as a resource again and […]
I couldn’t understand when a handful of clients came to me and said they couldn’t use more than one credit card processor in their pet sitting software system. (They all had the same one.) It bugged me, as their coach, looking out for their bottom line…. so I reached out to their software company. The […]
It can be a scary moment in any dog walking business when you start to notice a decline in new clients. While dog walking clients are usually consistent in their bookings, there’s no telling when a loyal client may choose to stop service. This is why it’s SO important to consistently have new clients coming […]
Summer is coming to an end and we are quickly approaching the Fall season. But what does this mean for you as a business owner? Well, it means the kids are going back to school, Labor Day is coming up, and there are numerous opportunities for you get new clients. However, they will never know […]
Good help is hard to find, as any business owner knows. With the variety of web-based services which offer Independent Contractor (IC) opportunities for aspiring pet sitters and dog walkers, why would a pet lover choose to work for a traditional business as a pet sitting employee rather than working independently and possibly bringing home […]
I have to admit that I am not a huge fan of hiring pet sitting independent contractors for your business. Personally, I think investing in employees is a much better decision. If you have IC’s or are thinking about hiring IC’s, we’re going to draw some attention to some of the challenges there are with hiring pet […]
When entrepreneurs, experts, and small business owners want to get their story straight, they call Dr. Adrian McIntyre. He’s a cultural anthropologist and storytelling consultant who’s worked in over 30 countries. Adrian has been telling stories on stages and in the media since he was 5 years old, and he’s advised and trained hundreds of […]
Many people think that when you have employees, you will always have probelms. But that isn’t always the case. There are just a few things you have to accept and understand in order for pet sitting employees to be the best decision of your life. Ways To Overcome Problems With Pet Sitting Employees Trust One […]
Running and operating a dog walking business can not only be difficult, but also isolating. Sometimes having somebody in your corner, helping you make tough decisions for your business can be just what you need to get your bounce back. This is where a dog walking business coach comes in. A dog walking business coach […]
I always say that as business owners, it’s up to us to wear several different “hats” so to speak. Not only are you the boss, but you’re the interviewer, payroll manager, schedule maker, and so much more. You may want to take your business to the next level. Or maybe you’re just not sure where […]
Operating a business in the pet industry is tough no matter what you’re doing. One especially tough business to run, however, is a dog walking business. Partly because it just sounds so fun! I mean think about it, walking dogs for a living? Sign me up! I’m here to tell you that it’s not all puppy […]
When hiring pet sitters or hiring dog walkers, it can be difficult knowing where to start. There are so many different websites out there where you can post job ads – so how do you know which one is the most lucrative? Today we bring you a review of the top sources for hiring for your […]
If you’re a pet business owner, you know that business is constantly changing. One of the things that constantly changes is the prices of goods and services. There may come a time in your business where you raise your rates, whether it’s because you’re trying to slow down business, make more money, or just make […]
If you have employees in your pet sitting company, then you know how valuable they are to your business. But you may not have considered the cost of hiring pet sitters. Before we go into costs, I want you to think about how much a new employee could be worth to your company? How much […]
Your pet sitting website is the online home base for your pet sitting business and is often the first point of contact potential customers have with your brand. Did you know that you only have 50 milliseconds (0.05 seconds) to make a good first impression? This is how little time it takes new visitors to […]
Developing a pet sitting employee manual may be one of the most overwhelming projects you undergo in your pet sitting company. There are lots of different components involved in order to make the manual complete and well-done. Today we will discuss some of the problems with creating your own employee manual as well as the […]
When you lose staff members, it’s always questionable whether or not they are going to take clients with them. It’s just the nature of the business. Your pet sitters are in your client’s homes, building trust and relationship with them. This goes even if you have a team-based model. Unless your clients are having a […]
An essential to component for any pet sitting business with staff is an employee manual. Creating one is definitely a daunting task, and the cost of making one comes in many forms. Developing a pet sitting employee manual is going to cost you time, money, and resources. Today let’s break down exactly the cost of […]
It’s no secret that hiring for your pet sitting company is tough. But perhaps your newest employee is closer than you think? Would you let your spouse work for your pet sitting company? What a great idea! You think. You and your spouse conquering the pet sitting world together, right? But… it may not be […]
Operating a pet sitting business is no easy task, especially alone. You’ll need a strong team behind you in order to help you build a successful, thriving business. One member that you might be considering adding to your team is a pet sitting business coach. But before you do so, you have to determine whether […]
Hiring is something we talk about A LOT in the pet sitting industry, because it can be one of the most difficult parts of running a business. When hiring pet sitters, there are a number of problems that usually arise that make it difficult to make sure that you and the applicant are on the […]
Summer is almost here! Are you ready!? Many of your clients are going to start taking vacations, especially around the holidays – and guess what? They’re going to need someone to take care of their pets! But, if they don’t know who you are, they can’t book with you. To get your brand out there, […]
The pet sitting industry is huge and ever expanding. There is a continuous need for pet sitting companies and dog walking companies all over the world! But like with any business, it can be difficult to do everything on your own. This is why pet sitting business coaches have become a popular resource for pet […]
There comes a time in every pet sitting business where an employee or employees is just NOT performing up to standards, even after several warnings. Then you’re faced with a dilemma: Do I fire this person? If you feel like it’s the right thing to do, then YES! I am officially giving you permission. But […]
Finding a coach that clicks with your personality and your vision for your business can be difficult. As with anything in business, there are tons of problems that can arise when trying to work with pet sitting business coaches. Let’s discuss some of those problems as well as some ways you can address them, to […]
In this day and age, many people have podcasts. Why? Because podcasts are extremely handy for when you’re on the go, but still want to listen and learn. Since there are so many podcasts out there, it can be difficult determining which ones are worth listening to. But did you know there are a number […]