Make Money In The Pet Business

Article Title: Make Money In The Pet Business
Author: Renske Buursma

People round the globe spend thousands of dollars every year on
their pets.
Popular pet products and services include pet food supplies,
pet boarding, pet breeding, pet grooming, pet yard clean up
(waste removal), pet walking, pet sitting and the selling of pet
retail accessories. And many, if not all, of these pet business
ventures can be run from home-based businesses.

In fact, pet industry pros say that the pet business in general
is increasing on a regular basis. And they place the Pet Care
Industry among the fastest growing segments of home-based
business opportunities today.

Some important statistics cited include the following:

• Over 37 million homes in the USA alone have at least one dog
• More than $33.5 billion is spent annually in the USA along on
pets
• Over 45% of all households in the USA have more than one pet

In short, there's never been a better time to establish and
grow a business in the pet industry. And what better way to get
your business in gear than to discover some tried-and-true tips
from someone who's been there, done that…to help you get started
and grow your own pet business.

1) Research different business opportunities within the pet
niche to see which type of business you'd like to run. Decide
whether you want to offer services or products or both.

2) Get free help and information from the Small Business
Administration (SBA(dot)gov) and library books and put together
a basic business and marketing plan plus a budget for your pet
business.

3) Start searching for pet and business sites on the Internet
and book marking favorites. Seek out places with handy business
tips and advice, helpful articles, regular ezines / newsletters
and pet information.

4) Also seek out networking sites to book mark: forums and
chats for home based business owners, for pet store owners, for
work at home parents, etc. The goal is to build and grow a
network for you self where you can get help and give back,
helping others along the way.

5) Start learning about affiliate marketing, if you don't
already have basic knowledge. Search the topic in your favorite
search engines. Then search for products you can market for
other people in your pet niche like name brand pet medicines and
foods, for example. One place to sign up for free affiliate
marketing programs like this is at Commission Junction at
cj(dot)com.

Don't stop here! Print this info and keep it in a handy folder.
And keep growing your info folder as you grow your business.
That's how to make money in the pet business!

About The Author: Renske Buursma, pet store owner with lots of
helpful articles and a free newsletter about pet care at
http://yourhealthypetsonline.com

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