🐶 Nutrition tips for a healthy pet

How to grow your salon 📈, the ABC's of groomer safety, and more 👀

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Alex Martin
November 10, 2023

Welcome to The Daily Groomer, your best friend when it comes to professional grooming - or 2nd best friend if we’re counting dogs 😂.

My name’s Alex 👋

Here’s what we’ve got today:

  • ❤️ The role nutrition has in our pets

  • 📈 How to grow your salon by 30%

  • ✂️ The ABC’s of groomer safety

❤️ The Importance of Nutrition in our Pets

As pet groomers, it’s our jobs to educate our clients on canine well-being. Time and time again, there is 1 aspect of well-being that is not stressed enough: nutrition.

Traditionally, we tell clients to get their nutrition advice from vets. But even vets, while highly trained, may not all receive extensive nutrition education during their studies. Some vet schools lack dedicated nutritionists, and there's evidence that nutritional information may be influenced by dog food company representatives.

So what can we tell grooming clients about nutrition? We’ve put together 5 key points for you:

  1. Personalized Diets: There is no one-size fits all. Each dog’s unique factors like age, breed, and health issues should determine their diet.

  2. Health Boost: Diets can be crafted to address specific health problems, or even preventative health problems in certain breeds.

  3. Prevention: Owners can take proactive measures with what they’re putting in the bowl to avoid issues like obesity or dental problems.

  4. Supplements: Increasingly becoming more common, supplements can help enhance a dog’s life and provide necessary nutrients not met with just food.

  5. Ongoing Monitoring: Don’t just set and forget. Adjustments should be made to the diet based on each dog's progress.

In conclusion, as dog groomers, it's essential to consider specialized nutrition advice for your furry clients. Their well-being is not only a reflection of your grooming skills but also the holistic care they receive. Stay informed and advocate for the tailored nutrition that each unique pup deserves! 🐾

📈 Grow your grooming salon by 30%

How many of you have been running a brick and mortar salon or a mobile grooming business without a business plan?

At this point, you probably think you don’t need it! You’re probably too busy to write one and everything seems to be working so why spend the time. Well let me change your mind.

The University of Oregon ran a study that found small businesses with a business plan grow 30% faster than those without.

Still not convinced? Put simply, it can help you make more money, cut costs, and keep your employees happy. Let’s dive into what business plans do for your business..

1. Guiding Growth and Sustainability: A business plan serves as a compass, providing a clear trajectory for sustainable growth. Establishments with a written plan are twice as likely to thrive, because it helps you define goals, target markets, and strategies.

2. Ensuring Financial Stability: Detailed financial planning anticipates costs, sets pricing strategies, and allocates resources effectively. This stabilizes your salon against financial uncertainties, ensuring a robust and resilient business.

3. Enhancing Staff Efficiency and Satisfaction: Clear guidelines on roles, responsibilities, and growth opportunities help keep your staff happy and motivated! Reduced turnover rates are a natural outcome, as job satisfaction plays a pivotal role in staff retention.

In essence, a business plan is not a mere document but a dynamic tool that propels your grooming business forward, ensuring sustained success and operational excellence.

After talking to the best of the best salon owners, we put together an entire business plan you can use to run your business today. Simply click here to get your free copy.

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