February 8, 2018
Just one of the articles from Pet Care Pro Quarterly, IBPSA’s digital magazine for pet care services professionals. Read all issues online here. The following article was originally published in our Q4 2017 issue. by Jessica Wolfe Even a cursory glance at the news this year has revealed more legislative activism than many of us have seen if not in our lifetime, then certainly in many years. From massive crowds flooding the streets in Poland to protest a judiciary bill, […]
February 1, 2018
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. You know that feeling when you didn’t start your diet or exercise plan on January 1st? That feeling of, well, since you’ve already blown that might as well just forget it. Try again in 2019. Banish that feeling! It’s not too late to get 2018 off on the right paw, particularly when it comes to implementing […]
February 1, 2018
[FREE WEBINAR] Financing a Pet Resort: Advice from the Experts Wednesday, February 21, 2018, at 1PM Central Register Here Learn all you need to know about how to finance a pet resort in this FREE webinar presented by IBPSA. A panel of three industry experts will share their thoughts and experiences on obtaining the money to launch a pet resort. The panel will include: the leading SBA lender to pet resorts; the president of a design-build construction firm focused on […]
January 22, 2018
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 Deanna Schaar Have you seen that “Dances with Deer” viral video? The one where a deer approaches a fenced dog and they then proceed to run back and forth on either side of the fence? The dog owner laughs and narrates as the two are “playing peekaboo.” It really is utterly adorable and, not surprisingly, […]
November 1, 2017
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 Justine A. Lee, DVM, DACVECC, DABT Board-certified veterinary emergency critical care specialist and toxicologist Consultant, ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center With the legalization of marijuana in several states, there has been an increased prevalence of accidental exposure to dogs, cats, and children within the past few years.1-3 This can occur with the accidental ingestion of […]
October 27, 2017
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 Janelle Whiteman We just survived the summer season and, with barely a pause from the paws, the holidays will be here soon. If it feels like you spend your time running from this busy season to that busy season, this business issue to that business issue, you may struggle with work/life balance, putting yourself at […]
October 24, 2017
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 Lori Kleiman It’s that time of year already. Before you know it we’ll be moving into 2018. Don’t let the year get away from you without tackling the following HR activities. W2 preparation – Review your payroll system and be sure all data is entered and accurate for this year. Double check that you have […]
October 19, 2017
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 Ben Day – Ben Day Business Consultants Do you know the second most common cause of non-fatal disabling injury in the workplace? It slides in just behind overexertion. It’s slips, trips, and falls. Of course you know your pet care premises inside and out ― where the carpet is frayed a bit or the sidewalk […]
October 17, 2017
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 Debra Vey Voda-Hamilton In the blink of an eye, small conflicts with clients and staff can escalate into big conflicts that may threaten the reputation or very existence of any type of business and, no matter how many funny kittens and happy puppies may abound, pet care services are no exception. Having pre-planned conflict resolution […]
October 13, 2017
by Jennifer van Garderen Before you know it, the holiday rush will be over and a new year will be upon you. It sneaks up quickly! But that sneaky new year also offers an opportunity for change. Are there changes to existing procedures that need tweaking or new procedures that need to be created? Have you thought about ideas to promote business growth? Have you made safety as much of a priority as it should be? Now is the time […]