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Kate the owner of Pet Biz Owners, helps market retailer's business, helps pet sitters market their business so they have consistent clients & revenue - without burnout. Pet Business Owners Blogs answers FAQs by pet sitters.
Pet Business Owners Blog
6M ago
Networking (both online and offline) can be a great way to get new customers and is a key part of my Get Fully Booked Roadmap.
Creating relationships with other business owners, or networking with individuals in your community, is a good way to get known in the local area and get people to refer your business. And in many cases these networking opportunities are free (aside from your own time)
You may prefer online networking if you aren’t someone who loves to network face to face OR you might be someone who thrives in social settings – the choice is yours.
In this post I’ve listed a number o ..read more
Pet Business Owners Blog
7M ago
When you started your Pet Sitting or Dog Walking business your main focus was probably all about the service you offer – how you walk dogs, how long for and for how much.
But if you want to have the kind of business that consistently attracts new customers then you need to highlight what makes you stand out from the competition.
The thing that makes people choose YOU!
This is where your Unique Selling Point (USP) comes in.
Why Every Pet Sitting/Dog Walking Business Needs a Unique Selling Point
Your USP is what distinguishes you from the competition and resonates with your target audience. R ..read more
Pet Business Owners Blog
1y ago
Before we get into the how let’s take a minute to look at why you should create a budget for you Pet Sitting or Dog Walking Business.
Simply put….So you can maximise your money to grow your business.
And without a budget you could find that your business isn’t sustainable.
How To Create A Budget For Your Pet Sitting Business
As with any plan, begin with the end in mind!
Where do you want to take your business by the end of next year in terms of turnover and profit?
How many jobs / clients will it take?
Where are you now?
What was your turnover and profit this year?
How much did you grow on t ..read more
Pet Business Owners Blog
1y ago
Every successful plan begins with a vision and now is a great time to consider your vision for where you want to take your business in 2024 if you haven’t already started thinking about it.
Here are 3 non negotiables that I look at to make sure I have success in the upcoming year.
Planning For 2024 Business Success In My Pet Biz: My Top 3 Priorities #1. Review & Budgeting
Start by reviewing 2023 – highlights, low points, lessons learned and successes to repeat
Set goals – these can be monthly, quarterly or for the whole year and can include sales, revenue, profit, audience and website tra ..read more
Pet Business Owners Blog
1y ago
One of the most powerful ways to to market your business is through face-to-face interactions with people. And before you think oh no I can’t sell to people – there are lots of ways you can ‘network’ without feeling like a sleazy salesperson.
I’m going to talk about some of the places you might find the opportunity to chat to people, how you can start conversations, what tools you can use to make promotion easier and how you can leave people with your information.
How To Talk About Your Pet Sitting Business In Real Life Without Making People Run Away Identifying Opportunities
Opportunities to ..read more
Pet Business Owners Blog
1y ago
One of the most effective tools for improving your local search visibility is Google My Business (GMB). In this blog post, I’ll explore how you can maximize your GMB listing to ensure potential clients can easily find and choose your pet services in their area.
What Is Google My Business?
Google My Business is a free platform provided by Google to help local businesses manage their online presence. When someone searches for a service or business on Google, GMB listings appear prominently in the search results, displaying essential information such as your business name, address, hours of oper ..read more
Pet Business Owners Blog
1y ago
Did you know that “It costs up to 7x more to acquire a new customer than to retain an old one!” Yet most companies spend more money on advertising for new customers rather than ensuring they retain existing customers for longer.
One of the reasons we have a lot of the same customers from when we started our business over 10 years ago is because we focus on making sure we aren’t making the following mistakes.
7 Reasons Why You Might Not Be Getting Repeat Customers in Your Pet Sitting Business #1. Lack of Trust
One of the primary reasons why pet owners might not return to your pet sitting servi ..read more
Pet Business Owners Blog
1y ago
Are you struggling when it comes to getting more Pet Sitting customers?
Running a pet sitting business can be rewarding, but one common challenge many biz owners face is finding the time to market their services effectively. However, the key to attracting more customers when you’re short on time isn’t just about squeezing in extra hours—it’s about re-evaluating your approach to time management, embracing discomfort, and making small, consistent efforts. In this blog post, I’ll explore how reframing your view on time can lead to more clients for your pet sitting business.
The Key to Getting Mo ..read more
Pet Business Owners Blog
1y ago
Are you ready to market your Pet Business in September?
Each month I take a look at lots of new ways that you can engage your audience and promote your pet business. These might be seasonal ideas, general ongoing promotional ideas or marketing ideas based around pet days of the year.
Once you read through all this information sit down and go through all the different themes for the month, take into account anything you have planned in your own business that you want to promote to your audience and plan out your social media posts and content – like blogs, videos, podcasts etc.
Remember ..read more
Pet Business Owners Blog
1y ago
Do you need to Grow Your Dog Walking Business?
During the summer we often see a drop off in dog walking clients as people stay home with their dogs, their kids walk them or they are on vacation with them.
But now with the kids back in the classroom, you have a golden opportunity to refocus your marketing efforts and attract new clients.
In this blog post, I’ll explore five effective ways to market your dog walking business and make the most of this season.
5 Effective Ways to Grow Your Dog Walking Business During Back to School Season #1. Post about Keeping Dogs Active While the Kids are in S ..read more