A while back I was contacted by a pet sitter who was really struggling to make ends meet. She told me about her business, and I understood just how passionate she felt about caring for pets – but after spending two minutes on her website I understood where her problems originated. She was a great […]
Pet Holidays in May- Promotional Ideas for your Pet Biz
National Pet Month National Pet Month is a celebration of the benefits that pets bring to people’s lives – and vice versa. It is observed annually in the United States in May and during the month of April in the United Kingdom. Take Action: Download the free image and share it on Facebook, or your blog. […]
7 Steps to getting your local pet business found by more customers
7 Steps to getting your Local Pet Business found by more customers When you’re running a small local pet business like a dog grooming salon, or a pet store – it can sometimes be hard to figure out what type marketing is really worth your time and effort, and what you could safely ignore. […]
Pet Holidays March 2016 – Promotions and Social Media Ideas for Your Pet Biz
It’s time to plan ahead for your March pet business promotions – and here’s a list of pet holidays to give you inspiration. Pet Poison Prevention Week – Third full week of March starting with a Sunday The third full week of March is the Pet Poison Prevention Week and it’s a great opportunity to establish yourself as an […]
14 Ways to Tell Your Clients You Love them This Valentine’s Day (and increase sales at the same time!)
I love spoiling my office dog and of course Valentine’s Day is great for doing just that! Needless to say, I’m not the only pet parent who feels this way. Last year a survey from the National Retail Federation showed that 1 in 5 pet owners would spend money on their pet for Valentine’s Day. Their numbers showed […]
Pet Holidays February 2016: Promotional Opportunities for Your Pet Business
It’s time to take a look ahead towards your February marketing and promotions! February is not only the month of love and romance, but there are lots of fun pet holidays this month too. Take a look at the list of holidays below, and choose the ones that align with your client’s interests, and your product and […]
Pawsome Promotions Printables for Your Pet Business
Whether you’re a dog groomer, pet boutique owner, dog trainer or veterinarian – if you have a brick and mortar storefront, you’ll love today’s DIY promotions project! But before we get started, let me give you a little background. When I did the marketing for my friend’s grooming store, I knew that we had a steady […]
How to Use the Pet Holidays in 2016 to Promote Your Pet Business
It’s a new year, and time to come up with fresh new ideas to promote your pet business! Of course, as a pet pro you’ve also got a few other things on your plate. Hiring new staff for example, or tidying up your shop after the holiday rush and getting back into the groove after a […]
Pet Holidays January 2016
It’s a new year – and you know what that means don’t you? That’s right – there’s a whole bunch of exiting pet holidays to celebrate. Here’s a list of the holidays you could use as inspiration to promote your pet biz this January. Pet Holidays January 2016 National Train Your Dog Month Walk Your […]
How to Market Your Pet Business in One Hour or Less
Have you ever had the feeling that there never really seems to be enough hours in the day to grow and market your business in between walking or grooming dogs? I was struggling with exactly the same problem earlier yesterday when I was walking back from a client meeting. I like walking, so I walk […]