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Starting a Pet Care Business in 2023
Have you ever woken up and felt like it was time for a change? Many people are getting the itch to change things in their lives, from where they live to what they do for work. Perhaps this year is the time for you to start that new business you’ve been dreaming about? The pet care industry is booming, so jumping in with a creative new pet-related service could make your dream a reality. Are you getting excited? Great! Here, RAW Agility shares some suggestions for getting your pet care business started.
Options Abound
There are many different business options in the pet care industry. These are not limited to dog grooming or pet sitting. However, if you choose the latter, you should know that there are many responsibilities involved, including making emergency veterinarian visits when the animal in your care becomes sick or injured.
It’s ideal to structure your business in such a way that your liabilities are limited in case the worst does occur, so look into forming a limited company. With this option, you also benefit from certain tax advantages, less paperwork, and more flexibility. You can make this process go much smoother by farming this work out to a formation service, which is also much more affordable than hiring an attorney for the job.
Another early-stage must-do during the startup phase is to come up with a name for your business. This should be a memorable name that stands apart from the competition. So set out to create a catchy name for your venture; for example, if you open a dog grooming business, names like Beauty Into Beast Grooming or Bark of the Town Dog Spa are easy to remember and quite unique.
Marketing Made Easy
Another great reason to start a business now (regardless of industry) is that marketing is something you can easily accomplish on your own. A few things you can do in this arena include creating print marketing and setting up a social media presence.
For your print marketing, make a point to use PDF files, especially if you’re collaborating with a designer or copywriter. If you want to add images, don’t worry; you can convert images to PDFs in seconds. This really comes in handy because different marketing and design situations often call for different file formats.
For online marketing in particular, start with social media. Instagram is a good one to have, and Constant Contact says that you can start the process by downloading the app and choosing a great username. You can then upload your favourite furry friend as your profile picture and then get started posting images of your services.
Pick the Perfect Products
Something many people overlook when deciding to start a business is the widespread availability of quality products. Particularly for pets, you have access today to products that will make your job easier.
You can also research other pet products that will help you be a more effective pet care provider. While customer ratings can be a great resource, reviews from veterinarians are an even better way to feel confident you’re buying products that will also keep your pet healthy and safe, so check product reviews from veterinarians. Keep in mind, however, that you will need to confirm that you can use your own products; some pet owners may request you use theirs.
Added Perks Of Pet Care
Aside from the obvious benefit of having more money, another great reason to start a pet care business is simply to be around the animals. As One Health explains, animals can give you a mental health boost while also providing plenty of physical activity. In fact, more than half of all dog walkers get the recommended amount of physical activity each day.
In the UK, more than 6 in 10 households own some type of pet. That’s millions of potential clients! So don’t be afraid to start your own pet care business. Getting started isn’t that difficult once you choose which avenue you want to take and you’ve purchased all the pet care items you’ll need. Whether you want to be a pet sitter, groomer, or trainer, pet care is a booming business with the added benefits of being something you can easily market yourself while enjoying the perks of playing with other people’s pets.
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