how to start a home-based

Pet Grooming Business

HOME-BASED BUSINESS SERIES

how to start a home-based

Pet Grooming Business Third Edition

Kathy and Missi Salzberg

Guilford, Connecticut

To David, beloved husband, father, teacher, mentor, and business partner, whose loving spirit continues to guide us in all things.

Copyright © 2002, 2006, 2011 Morris Book Publishing, LLC

Third Edition Printing 2011

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Editorial Director: Cynthia Hughes

Editor: Mary Norris

Project Editor: Tracee Williams

Text Design: Sheryl P. Kober

Layout: Kevin Mak

ISSN: 1556-7621

ISBN: 978-0-7627-6367-2

Printed in the United States of America

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Contents

Acknowledgments

Introduction

01 Why Pet Grooming?

Pet Services in Demand Today

Is This the Field for You?

The First Ingredient Is Love

More Than Playing with the Puppies

Honestly Assessing Your Capabilities

02 Before You Begin

Training Needed

Your Support System: Family and Friends

Attitude Is Everything

Your Word Is Your Bond: Building a Golden Reputation

The Pet Population in Your Area

What’s in a Name?

03 Getting Down to Business

Your Mission Statement

Creating a Business Plan

Why You Need an Attorney

Business Structure Options

04 Creating Your Workspace

Are You Zoned for Business?

Licenses and Permits

Being a Good Neighbor

Your Home Office

Drawing the Lines

05 By the Numbers: Accounting and Taxes

Choosing an Accountant

The Importance of Keeping Records

Will You Need a Receipt for That?

Your Balance Sheet

Your Income Statement

Cash Flow Projection

Taxing Issues

06 Insuring Your Success

Property and Casualty Insurance

Automobile Insurance

Liability Insurance

Business Interruption Insurance

Workers’ Compensation

07 Banking on Your Future

Your Business Bank Account

Paper or Plastic? Credit, Charge, and Debit Cards

08 The Basics of Working at Home

Equipping Your Office

Client Cards

Computers and You

The Telephone: Your All-Important First Impression

Office Hours

The Yin and Yang: People-Pleasing and Setting Your Boundaries

The Kids Are All Right

Friendly Relations

09 Constructing Your Home Grooming Shop

Room to Grow

A Warm Reception

Room to Groom...

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About How to Start a Home-based Pet Grooming Business

This comprehensive guide contains all the necessary tools and strategies you need to successfully launch and grow your own home-based pet grooming business. You'll get practical, real-world advice on every aspect of setting up and maintaining a thriving business.

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