Writing a Home-Based Grooming Business Plan
Many people have a strong desire to operate a business in their home. They eliminate regular work commutes and can set their hours. Some groomers prefer to be closer to…
Business
Writing a Mobile Grooming Business Plan
Starting a mobile grooming business typically involves less cash outlay than a commercial location. Most of the cash outlay is required for the down payment on the mobile vehicle, but…
The Do’s of Pet Styling Education
by Mitzi Hicks NCMG, President Golden Paws School Consultant Are you are looking to begin or advance your pet styling career? If so you need to know how to choose a…
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.…
Revisiting the New Language for Pet Care Businesses
by Madeline Ogle, Author of From Problems to Profits in Pet Grooming Book Seven years after writing From Problems to Profits: The Madson Management System for Pet Grooming Businesses, I…
Incorporating Reiki into a Grooming Practice
by Mary Oquendo CMPTI “But you look so normal.” I hear this from time to time when I discuss Reiki and other forms of energy healing. I never take offense,…
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…
Train Your Clients
by Kathy Sanders NCMG When I get a new client it comes to my attention that they are accustomed to getting their dogs back quickly. They are confused about delivery…
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,…
Buying a Client List the Smart Way
by Stephen at Grooming Business in a Box® www.groomingbusinessinabox.com The biggest obstacle to buying a pet grooming clientele list is the unknown. How do you know if the clientele will…