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…
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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…
Don’t Forget! Grease the Cutter Notch
by Jeff Andrews, Northern Tails Sharpening I received a customer’s Bravura and several blades. She said the clipper was burning and vibrating during her last groom. Upon inspection I found…
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…
Blow Away Your Troubles
The Science Behind HV Drying: De-shedding, De-matting & De-Tangling by Dave Campanella, Best Shot Pet Products www.bestshotpet.com By now you have come to realize shedding and matting are the top reasons…
Mix It Up: A Poodle in Disguise
by Mackensie Murphy As everyday groomers it is safe to say we all grow a little tired of executing the same trims over and over; #4 blade on the body,…
Preventing Cord Problems on Clippers with Voltage Converters
by Jeff Andrews, Northern Tails Sharpening Some clippers have voltage converters at the end their cords. Voltage is converted from 120 volts AC to DC current. DC motors have more…
Double-Coated Breeds
by Jodi Murphy, Master Pet Stylist, www.jodimurphy.net Article excerpted from Dog Grooming Simplified—Straight to the Point, a new grooming instruction book by Jodi Murphy with over 400 beautiful color photos…
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…
Preservatives: Good, Bad and Ugly
by Barbara Bird CMG “The importance of keeping our personal care products free from microbes must not be underestimated.” Dr. Stephen and Gina Antczak, Cosmetics Unmasked What are microbes and why…