Usually this time of year we share tips for getting the new year off to a great start through goal setting, time management and organization, project planning, and the like. This year we’re spending a lot of time thinking about our clients forced to rebuild their businesses (and lives) due to this past year’s natural […]
Howdy, Pard’ner: Making Business Partnerships Work
Tired of going it alone? Wish you had someone to share your struggles and triumphs? Starting a business with someone else, or adding a partner to your existing enterprise, can bring many advantages, including support, division of labor, better ideas, increased productivity, and decreased stress levels. It can also dissolve into disaster complete with tears, […]
How To Talk Turkey (Money, That Is) With Your Dog Training Clients
We all know to avoid topics like sex, politics, and religion when talking to potential clients. Most dog trainers would like to include money in that list, too. Unfortunately it’s an unavoidable subject, but talking about the price of your services doesn’t have to be uncomfortable for you or your clients. Setting the right tone […]
How To Dog Blog More Easily & More Often
Blogging is good for you, and good for dogs. We’ve seen some fantastic dog blogs over the years, and many of our readers and clients blog regularly, enjoying the benefits of regular posting (like getting more clients and helping more dogs). But too many dog pros neglect their blogs, posting only rarely, or don’t have […]
Breaking Up With Clients Is Hard To Do
The old song says that breaking up is hard to do. If you’ve ever had to part ways with a client, you know that it’s true. So true, in fact, that dog pros often wait far too long to let challenging clients go, choosing to live with ongoing stress rather than face the uncomfortable moment […]
