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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Pet Photography As A Wonderful Past Time

Article Title: Pet Photography As A Wonderful Past Time
Author: Neha Chopra

Summary: Pet photographs make for pleasant memories. You can
take photographs of your pet for many reasons, either to capture
great moments or for a portfolio for shows or just for the fun
of it.

If you are an animal lover as well as a keen photographer, pet
photography is just right for you.

Pet photography is quite popular with people and they often try
to capture the humorous moments in the life of their pet. A cat
and a dog cuddled up together make a really unique picture.

If you like to take your pet along with you on a vacation, you
can click photos showing the two of you together. For instance,
on a mountain hike, set the camera on time bound auto click and
get yourself photographed with your pet right at the top of the
mountain.

Those who have purebred animals for pets like to indulge in pet
photography mostly to put together a portfolio to show to judges
at a pet show.

Holiday cards are maybe the most common reason for people to
dabble in pet photography. You may often have received cards
showing families posing with their pets.

Most often people do their own pet photography. However, local
pet stores also provide opportunities for you to get your pet
clicked with Santa or for a more romantic effect, in front of a
fireplace.

A professional photography studio is also a place where you can
get your pet photographed by professionals. This is also helpful
if you need to get them to stay still long enough to be
photographed.

However, if you are too interested in pet photography to let
anyone else do it for you, then you have to ensure that your pet
is accustomed to getting his pictured taken or is trained to sit
still when asked to do so. You can make them stay still by
giving them a toy so that they remain engrossed in it.

Pet photography is a great way to interact with your pet. This
makes this hobby a pleasurable and satisfying experience.

So, if you wish to take great pictures and at the same time
have some fun and frolic, think of pet photography.

About The Author: Neha Chopra runs a website-
http://www.petgroomingtip.com. Checkout more articles on Pets
and Pet Grooming

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