Embracing Sustainability
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In today’s rapidly changing world, sustainability has become a crucial consideration for businesses across all industries, including the pet sector. As pet owners become more environmentally conscious, the demand for eco-friendly products has surged. For pet businesses, adopting sustainable practices and offering eco-friendly products is not only good for the…
Navigating the cost of living crisis
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The cost of living crisis is an escalating issue worldwide, significantly affecting both consumers and businesses. For the pet industry, which includes pet food manufacturers, veterinary services, grooming businesses, and retail stores, daycares, groomers and kennels, the financial pressures are acute. Rising costs in all areas are challenging the ability…
A day in the life…
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Welcome to a day in the life of Pet Concept. Today, I (Robin) will be talking you through what a day looks like for a small business owner. Yes, I do have multiple businesses but that makes it all the more interesting. To start the day, the alarm goes off…
Is your business recession proof?
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As a pet care professional, I have seen firsthand the love and dedication that pet owners have for their furry companions. Even during tough economic times, pet owners prioritise the health and happiness of their pets, making the pet industry a recession-proof market. Doggy daycare, in particular, is one of…
Burnout, it’s real!
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Hey folks, I want to talk about something serious…it’s called burnout and it’s very real! I am sure most of you have heard the term and a handful of you may have even experienced it. As small business owner’s burnout can be looming around every corner if you aren’t careful…
Creating a culture, you can’t wait to be part of!
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When it comes to business, we don’t have to be a metaphorcal bull in a china shop or demand your team respect your authority. This is a pretty old school approach and generally doesn’t provide the best outcomes or productivity from your team. The business world now put their employees…
Insurance, make sure you’re covered!
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As a pet business owner, it’s important to have insurance to protect yourself and your business from potential financial losses. There are several types of insurance that may be relevant to your pet business, such as: General liability insurance: This covers third-party claims of bodily injury or property damage that…
The Business Plan
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pWhen you first have your genius idea, what are the next steps? For most, this will be a solid business plan to help guide your process. What is a business plan? A business plan is a document that outlines the proposed or existing business, its products or services, how it…
HR and does your business need it?
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What is HR? HR stands for Human Resources. It is the department within an organization that is responsible for managing and overseeing the people-related aspects of the business. This includes tasks such as recruiting and hiring employees, managing employee benefits, developing and implementing policies, managing and resolving conflicts, and ensuring…
Competition in Business
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Competition is completely normal for businesses even with the most innovative ideas. Without competition we may become complaisant in our endeavours. There are a number of reasons competition can actually be good for your business. Drives Improvement When our businesses are successful, we can tend to take it for granted….