An essential to component for any pet sitting business with staff is an employee manual. Creating one is definitely a daunting task but it is all too necessary for your pet business and the cost of making one comes in many forms. Developing a pet sitting employee manual is going to cost you: Time Money […]
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 […]
One of the biggest deciding factors when choosing a pet sitting business coach to work with is cost. Good advice can be valuable, but what it really comes down to is how much you’re willing to spend on it, and if you will get a return on your investment. The cost of a coach can […]
Video is TOTALLY exploding right now. Seriously. If you’re not taking advantage of using pet sitting videos in your business, it’s never too late to start. You’ve heard me time and time again talk for days about how important video is for your business and how it can help explode your social media following. However, I […]
With Summer quickly approaching, many people are going to start going on vacation and taking trips. That means they will need a wonderful professional pet sitting company to come take care of their pets! But how can you make sure they choose you instead of another competitor? Blogging is one of the best ways to […]
When you start a pet sitting business, you never think about the end, right? You start your business, all excited, with all these hopes and dreams of changing the world and having all this freedom and flexibility to do what you want. Right? Or maybe you already have this wonderful business going part time or […]
Are you stuck trying to decide the best ways to implement effective pet sitting business marketing? Don’t worry – we’ve all been there at some point or another. I completely get it. I know that there are so many different tools and techniques that you as a business owner can use when trying to market […]
Facebook groups are quickly becoming a premiere way to make meaningful connections and expand your network. There is seriously a Facebook group for EVERYTHING. As pet sitting business owners, many of you may be a part of (or are interested in joining) a pet sitter Facebook group. So, today we’re going to talk about what […]
It’s that time of the month again where I give you, my hard-working pet business owners, some blog or video topics and inspiration to help you pump out those blogs/videos for your website! Hopefully, these April pet sitting blog and video ideas will get the gears turning in your creative minds. Don’t forget, blogging and […]
It’s no secret that ongoing innovations in technology can make running a business easier and more hands off. But one of the premiere technology hacks you MUST have for your pet sitting business is pet sitting software – no ifs, ands, or buts about it. Why? Because not having it is costing you more money […]
One of the scariest things to do as a pet sitting business owner is hiring staff or switching from IC’s to staff. I mean think about it – you’re literally changing the structure of your business. You’re going from hiring people who have their own company, who know how to do a job to someone […]
When anybody thinks about having to go to a “meeting,” their first reaction is usually to groan and complain. To the average person, business meetings usually mean an overly-long discussion about things nobody really cares about. So how can YOU, as the successful pet sitting business owner, break that stigma? How can you have pet […]
If you don’t prepare your business for tax season, it will usually end up stressful at the last minute. I know many pet business owners moaning and groaning wishing they hired that bookkeeper or kept better records. Personally, for quite a few years it was opening a bottle of wine, printing out every bank statement, […]
Recruiting and hiring the right employees is likely high on your list of priorities. Making the right hiring decision the first time provides long-lasting benefits to your organization. Communicating with job applicants and keeping them informed of their status, relative to your search, is a key step in managing a successful recruitment cycle. When […]
We know as business owners how serious pet sitting is. But, there is still a common stigma around the industry that is it more of a “hobby.” To combat this, today I bring you 2 pet sitters who helped solidify the seriousness of pet sitting. They are doing this by educating potential clients on the […]
Transparency literally means you can see THROUGH something. It is a term that is thrown around a lot in business. But what does it actually mean? Transparency builds trust because the person, object, or business, isn’t hiding anything. If your viewer feels that you are being transparent, there is a higher chance they will trust you […]
To all of my pet sitting business owners with staff – this one’s for you! Are you considering hiring an office manager? Or maybe you’re just going away on vacation for a week or two and need a temporary office manager to fill in? Either way, you’ll need to consider how to get your business […]
Blogging or making videos can be difficult. So is finding the TIME to blog/video. As a pet sitting business owner you wear so many different hats, and “resident content creator” is one of them. So this month, as my gift to you, I’m compiling a list of 4 march pet sitting blog or video ideas […]
SEO, or search engine optimization, is its own animal. Not only is it ever changing, but it’s complex and difficult to master. Good SEO practices are important because they’re how you can make your website rank on the first page of Google. For those of you who’ve been with me for awhile, you know that […]
Having a top notch pet sitting website is so incredibly crucial to your business. More specifically, the first fold of your website has got to be clean, organized, and attention-grabbing. So, let’s talk about the top pet sitting website problems that I see and how you can ensure that you don’t make the same mistakes. […]
When an employee breaks the rules of your pet sitting company, most business owners go to Facebook for advice on what to do. They are frustrated because they feel their pet sitting employees should have known better. Or, they simply don’t like conflict. They don’t want to be the “bad guy” and they aren’t sure […]
How exciting! You just hired a new pet sitting employee for your company and now comes the training period. But how exactly do you teach someone and ensure that they not only understand but will agree to all the policies and procedures you have created for your business? How do you make sure they respect […]
In the pet sitting industry, building community is extremely important. It’s up to YOU as a business owner to connect with your community and build meaningful relationships. Doing so will make your business relevant and well known. Over the years I’ve worked with a lot of pet sitting companies and am well versed in the […]