Do you struggle to find time for the day-to-day tasks of running your business, not to mention all those items relegated to “someday, when I have time?” (Things like marketing, for example?) Do you have fewer than two regular days off each week? Wish there was more balance between your work and non-work lives, want […]
Got Referrals?
Referral sources such as veterinary clinics, pet supply stores, shelters, and fellow dog pros (trainers, walkers, sitters, daycares, and boarding facilities) are key to a successful dog business. But in an ever-growing industry it’s increasingly difficult to forge and keep strong referral relationships. We’ll teach you ways to forge lucrative relationships that help to grow […]
A Dog Walker’s Checklist
Professional dog walking has grown rapidly over the last ten years, and the collapse of the economy has sent a new flood of dog lovers into the field. Because walking is a young business, there is currently no regulating body to dictate the standards of care or qualifications for the work. But walking dogs, particularly […]
Staff Training That Works
Job training is essential to the success of your business. The better trained your employees are, the smarter they work. Well-trained employees are more engaged and more likely to solve problems independently. Because they feel more valued, they are happier in their jobs, which in turn is reflected in their productivity. And yet, job training […]
Staff Reviews That Work
Staff performance reviews enjoy near-universal unpopularity—dreaded by employer and employee alike. For the employer, reviews feel like meaningless busywork, something you are expected to do but which never really seems productive or useful. Many employers are also uncomfortable having to assess people and possibly deliver criticisms. For the employee, the process can be both punishing […]
