Pet Business

Grooming

by Carol Visser on Jan 31, 2012

“The signs of a population trying to save a few dollars, or even a few cents, wherever they can, continue. Sales of high-end luxury and impulse items are down, shoppers in every industry are looking for the best deals, and grooming clients are extending the span between their appointments. Why not take advantage of this trend and stock items that pet owners can use to keep their animals in better shape between grooming salon visits…”

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Green Grooming

by Carol Visser on Dec 1, 2011

“Most of us try to be eco-conscious to some extent, whether by recycling, using energy-efficient light bulbs or composting garbage instead of tossing it in the trash. With a little thought and effort, a grooming salon also can reduce its carbon footprint by using eco-friendly equipment and products, and following…”

Bathing Beauty

by Carol Visser on Nov 1, 2011

“Time is money. This cliché is true for any business, but especially for a grooming salon that is paid depending upon how many “units” go out the door each day. There are only so many hours in the day, so in order make more money, one can either cut expenses,…”

Showing Restraint

by Carol Visser on Sep 30, 2011

“There are two sides to the grooming safety issue—the groomer must stay as safe from bites and scratches as possible, and the animal must stay safe from injury, as well. It won’t matter how great a groomer’s styling looks if the animal sustains a preventable injury. In the interest of…”

Table Talk

by Carol Visser on Sep 1, 2011

“Groomers use tables for all sorts of things. Of course, they put dogs on tables so they can groom them at a convenient height, but tables fit in a lot of other places in a salon besides the styling area.A table in the front of the salon allows groomers to…”