June 25, 2019
Are you running your pet care business or is your pet care business running you? All too often it can feel like the latter. Pricing For Profit is a financial workshop dedicated to helping you make sure you’re working smarter, not harder. This insightful, thought-provoking workshop will help you stay in control and give you the real-world answers you want and need to questions like: How can I leave my business for a vacation and know it will function fine […]
June 25, 2019
Have you nominated yourself and/or a favorite industry vendor for an Ibby award yet, IBPSA Members? The deadline to do so is June 30th. The deadline to nominate your pet care business and/or an industry vendor for the IBPSA Pet Care Business Excellence Awards aka the Ibbys is almost here. Don’t risk the wrath of your marketing person (or be kicking yourself on July 1st). Here are just a few reasons why to enter your nomination: There is no cost […]
June 19, 2019
You know that feeling when you connect for a solid high five? How about that feeling when you just missed? With just days left to take advantage of Early Bird rates for the 2019 Pet Care Services Educational Conference & Trade Show happening October 1-3, 2019, in Palm Springs, don’t miss this high five. Save on the pet care business conference that connects you with education, inspiration, and relaxation. Already registered? Make sure you take advantage of all of the […]
June 7, 2019
As announced earlier this year, IBPSA has teamed with the Animal Policy Group to bring additional legislative insight and support for IBPSA Members. As the pet care industry has grown so, too, has related legislative action, particularly at the state level of government and we want to make sure our membership stays on top of what could affect them, as well as offer assistance in educating legislators on the facts of owning and operating a safe and prosperous pet care […]
June 4, 2019
Just one of the articles from Pet Care Pro Quarterly, IBPSA’s digital magazine for pet care services professionals. Read the current issue online here. They raised the ruff at Dawg Paradise on February 23, 2019, hosting a Paint Your Pet party at the boarding facility in Westville, Indiana. The colorful event held at the IBPSA member facility, owned by Annette Bloss and Laurie Clark, united pet parents, paint, and a convivial atmosphere to raise money and awareness for Giant Paw […]
May 21, 2019
IBPSA is pleased to announce the following addition to the pre-conference schedule ahead of the Seventh Annual IBPSA Pet Care Services Educational Conference & Trade Show happening in Palm Springs, California: Build, Design & Remodel Boot Camp Monday, September 30, 2019 | FREE but registration is required In this one day mini-conference, pet care industry experts will help get you ready to successfully open, maintain, and flourish in a new facility. This pet care business “boot camp” is also ideal […]
May 21, 2019
Just one of the articles from Pet Care Pro Quarterly, IBPSA’s digital magazine for pet care services professionals. Read the current issue online here. By Alain Parcan When building your website, as your #1 marketing resource, it’s important to accurately and personally represent your pet care company’s identity. While branding and credibility are important, don’t forget the primary goal of your online home: turn people searching for a service into customers. User experience is the key to a successful website, […]
May 21, 2019
As announced earlier this year, IBPSA has teamed with the Animal Policy Group to bring additional legislative insight and support for IBPSA Members. As the pet care industry has grown so, too, has related legislative action, particularly at the state level of government and we want to make sure our membership stays on top of what could affect them, as well as offer assistance in educating legislators on the facts of owning and operating a safe and prosperous pet care […]
May 17, 2019
Make your marketing person aware (if that’s you, put on your marketing hat)… IBPSA Pet Care Business Excellence Awards (“the Ibbys”) are open for nominations! Awards will be presented to pet care services providers and industry vendors at the Seventh Annual IBPSA Pet Care Services Educational Conference & Trade Show on Tuesday, October 1, 2019, at the Renaissance Indian Wells Resort & Spa. Nominees must be IBPSA Members. Awards will be presented for Independent Provider Facility Award Multiple Facility Award […]
May 15, 2019
Just one of the articles from Pet Care Pro Quarterly, IBPSA’s digital magazine for pet care services professionals. Read the current issue online here. By Jamie Migdal Businesses are dynamic—they change, evolve, grow, and pivot. It’s baked into the very nature of business and, when you’re first starting out, it can feel like you’re changing your focus every other month as you learn about your customers, your market, and your team. If you’ve gotten past the single employee (you) phase, […]