One innovative day care center in my community recently installed web cams throughout their facility so people at work could log onto their website and see live footage of their dogs playing with other dogs. Dog Obedience Training Dog obedience training is a multimillion-dollar industry, and continues to grow by double digits as more and more dog owners realize the benefits of professional obedience training.
Training classes can be held at your home in a one-on-one or group format, or if your home isn't suitable you can travel to your customers' homes and train one-on-one. Likewise, you can also strike deals with schools and community center to hold dog obedience classes on weekends and nights.
Many trainers are currently not certified by a recognized association, although that trend is changing. If you're serious about making dog obedience training your career, I strongly suggest you receive professional training to become an instructor and obtain the required certifications.
Not only can certification be used as a powerful marketing tool when persuading people that you're the right trainer for their dog, but having the proper credentials will also mean that you can charge a premium for your services. Dog Walking Service A dog walking service is perfectly suited fro the person who has the time, patience and a love for dogs.
There are various styles of multi-lead dog walking collars and leashes available that will allow three or more dogs to be walked at the same time without becoming tangled in the leash. Acquiring this equipment will be important to your new business, as it will reduce frustration and enable you to walk multiple dogs at the same time, thus increasing revenues and profits. To secure clients for the service, simply design a promotional flier that explains your dog walking service and qualifications.
Distribute the fliers to businesses that are frequented by dog owners, such as groomers, kennels, pet stores, community animal shelters, and veterinarians. Once word is out about your dog walking service, it shouldn't take long to establish a base of 20 or 30 regular clients. At this point, I'm sure you're wondering exactly who would rent tropical fish and an aquarium?
The list is very long, and if you think about waiting rooms, the list of potential clients can include doctors, lawyers, restaurants and business offices. Pet Toys Designing, manufacturing and wholesaling pet toys could put you on the path to financial freedom, and this opportunity can be started part time from home on a minimal initial investment.
There are literally thousands of different pet toys on the market and this is definitely a situation where it's not important that you build it first, only better. The toys can be sold on a wholesale basis to pet retailers, or even directly to consumers via the internet and mail order.
The key to success in this type of business is to have a high-quality toy and the ability to get the pet toy in front of as many potential customers as possible. Remember, pets are like children to most people and generally people will spare no expense when it comes to the happiness of their pets. Gourmet Pet Treats The fastest growing segment of the pet foods industry is gourmet dog treats.
There's a lot of money to be made in this business because the profit margin is very high and people are willing to pay for the best dog treats money can buy.
As people become more health conscious of their own diets, they begin to scrutinize their pet's diets as well, and many are turning to naturally made food and biscuits for their dogs, even though all-natural handmade biscuits cost as much as ten times more than commercially produced biscuits.
Making dog biscuits at home is easy; all you need to get started are dog biscuit recipes, healthy ingredients, biscuit molds those shaped like bones and cats are favorites , a catchy name, and packaging materials. Baking and selling specialty dog treats is a fantastic opportunity for pet-loving entrepreneurs who want to work from home and have lot of fun.
Selling options are plentiful. Sell to independent and chain pet retailers on a wholesale basis or to consumers via online pet products marketplaces, at pet fairs, and from your home supported by word-of-mouth advertising. The advertising is very easy to get, providing dogs love your treats. James Stephenson invests his fifteen years of small business, marketing and sales experience into his books. He has started and operated numerous successful homebased businesses, and is author of the highly acclaimed books Ultimate Start-Up Directory and Ultimate Small Business Marketing Guide as well as the Series.
This client had multiple products that were low in stock, and they wanted to avoid running into an oversold situation — which can get sellers suspended from eBay. Feedonomics was able to solve this problem by intelligently controlling inventory on multiple channels. The best practices listed here are much the same as best practices you should follow on any marketplace, as well as on your ecommerce site.
Here are some general tips, with more information to follow:. Take high-resolution photos against a plain white background to make the products stand out. Make sure the lighting is sufficient to feature the item and its relevant details. Try taking shots of the product from different angles, and get some close-up shots as well to highlight details.
Cost and speed are top of mind for eBay buyers. Offer competitive shipping prices low-cost or free shipping is best to appeal to more buyers and increase your chances of a sale. It goes without saying that the most attractive return policy for the eBay buyer is free returns. The reviews are in — literally and figuratively! The best way to avoid bad eBay reviews is to maintain good standing with your customers by having customer service. Subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter to get the latest thought leadership content delivered right to your inbox — from blogs and resource articles, to podcast episodes, webinars and more.
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Table of Contents. Why Sell on eBay? Who is Selling on eBay? Three categories that sell particularly well on eBay are: Auto parts, Used goods, and Closeouts. Price your products. Auction-style selling. Fixed-price listings. Additional information to mention: What are the item dimensions? Does it require batteries and are they included? What accessories are included?
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