Pet Care Business Basics

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ABOUT PET CARE BUSINESS BASICS – petcarebusinessbasics.com

Providing keys to success from experienced pet care professionals

Thinking about getting into the pet care business? Or need a boost with your current business? Pet industry experts present the “Pet Care Business Basics” you need in this multi-session online course. Get the essential business basics to ensure your pet care facility provides quality pet care based on a sound financial business plan.

Our industry experts will present ONLINE AND ON-DEMAND sessions on:

• Taking your vision to reality
• Writing an effective business plan
• Financing your project
• Pet service operations, including dog daycare and training
• Pros and cons of a pet care franchise
• The pet care facility design process
• Marketing your new pet care business

Includes a 40+ page SUPPLEMENTAL HANDBOOK with resources, forms, and more.

HANDBOOK TABLE OF CONTENTS

MAKING YOUR PET FACILITY VISION A REALITY
Presented by Susan Briggs

BUSINESS PLANS – A TOOL FOR DESIGN, FINANCING, INVESTORS, AND FUTURE NAVIGATION
Presented by Al Locker

DEMOGRAPHIC REFERENCES
Presented by Al Locker

UNDERSTANDING CORE PET CARE SERVICES
Presented by Suzanne Locker

OFFERING A HEALTH CARE WARRANTY IN YOUR RESORT
Presented by Suzanne Locker

HEALTH CARE WARRANTY SAMPLE
Presented by Suzanne Locker

PLAYGROUPS FOR PROFIT
Presented by Robin Bennett

DOG TRAINING SERVICES
Presented by Robin Bennett

DOG TRAINER RESOURCES
Presented by Robin Bennett

PET SERVICES – FOR FUN OR PROFIT?
Presented by Susan Briggs

PET SERVICES RESOURCES
Presented by Susan Briggs

HOW TO BUILD, BUY, OR LEASE A PET CARE FACILITY
Presented by Gretchen Meienburg

PET CARE FACILITY DESIGN PROCESS
Presented by Al Locker

YOUR NEW BUILDING PROJECT: A CHECKLIST FOR GETTING STARTED
Presented by Al Locker

SITE DEMOGRAPHICS STUDY EXAMPLE
Presented by Al Locker

TYPICAL PET CARE FACILITY TOTAL PROJECT PROPOSED BUDGET
Presented by Al Locker

MARKETING YOUR NEW PET CARE BUSINESS
Presented by Gretchen Meienburg