The cat’s out of the bag – the pet industry is booming. From grooming to pet sitting, spas to nutrition, the pet business is teaming with consistent clientele who want the best for their balls of joy. Animal lovers and aspiring entrepreneurs look no further, Start Your Own Pet Business is here to unlock your pet-tential.
Detailing how to find your market, create your specific business plan, finance your venture, and obtain permits, Rich Mintzer and the experts at Entrepreneur guide you every step of the way, so you can dig your paws into the meat of the matter and maximize your profits. Using this comprehensive blueprint, you’ll discover how to:
- Locate and enhance your customer base
- Establish your business as a legal entity
- Navigate insurance, licensing, and expenditures
- Construct your individualized business plan
- Set up your base of operations for maximum productivity
Every dog has its day, and today is yours! Join the pack of successful entrepreneurs with Start Your Own Pet Business as your go-to guide.
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Preface
Chapter 1: Your Customers Are Human
Chapter 2: Putting the Parts of Your Business in Place
Chapter 3: Basic Services
Chapter 4: Putting Your Best Paw Forward
Chapter 5: Useful Credentials
Chapter 6: Contracts, Insurance, and Legal Matters
Chapter 7: Financial Considerations
Chapter 8: Raining Cats and Dogs
Chapter 9: Other Common House Pets
Chapter 10: Barn-Animal Care
Chapter 11: Jungle Fever
Chapter 12: Expanding Your Business
Appendix
Glossary
About the Author
Index
Despre autor
Rich Mintzer is a journalist and author of more than 80 nonfiction books, including several on starting a business and a dozen for Entrepreneur Press. He hails from Westchester, New York, where he lives with his family.