Tennessee Ruling on Independent Contractor Groomers
Classifying pet groomers as independent contractors has become even more difficult in the State of Tennessee. The state joins many others that no longer rely on simplistic tests or even…
Jobs – Wages
Setting Reasonable Time Standards
by Grooming Business in a Box® Our goal as employers should be to pay the best wages in return for the best grooming performance we are fortunate to hire. “Best”…
Contracts for I.C. Groomers
by Grooming Business in a Box ® In most of the United States the law does not require you to put independent contractor (IC) grooming arrangements in writing. You can meet…
Where Do I Place Help Wanted Ads
Generally placing help wanted ads in local newspapers is not very productive, and sometimes expensive. We suggest you try the free sites online such as Craiglist. We have a better…
Keys to a Successful Salon
by Mitzi Hicks, NCMG, Golden Paws School Consultant I have been involved with all aspects of the pet styling industry for my entire life and we have had successful businesses.…
Salaries 101 for Pet Groomers
by Grooming Business in a Box® www.groomingbusinessinabox.com From a grooming management point of view salary wages are easier to work with when forecasting operating expenses. Commission involves more guesstimating while…
Where Are the IC Contracts?
by Grooming Business in a Box® www.groomingbusinessinabox.com In most instances when hiring a pet groomer as an independent contractor (IC), the law does not require a written contract. In the…
Recent IRS Decisions Against Employers of I.C. Groomers
Originally published in eGroomer Journal Spring 2013 Discussions of independent contractor (I.C.) classification amongst groomers typically focus on the groomers hired as an independent contractors. Are these I.C.’s doing this,…
The Wheel Staff Organization Chart
by Grooming Business in a Box®, originally published in eGroomer Journal Spring 2012 Too many staff meetings feel like management is just talking at employees. That manner is acceptable to…
Setting Your Grooming Time Standards
by Grooming Business in a Box®, originally published in eGroomer Journal Spring 2012 Our goal as employers should be to pay the best wages in return for the best grooming…