Many owners
consider their pets part of the family.
When you are deciding on a new pet-related business idea, ask how you can make life easier for pet owners, or offer them a product or service they cannot easily find elsewhere. Pet owners often want to pamper their pets with the same sorts of things that they themselves enjoy. By offering high quality, unusual items, your new business can quickly attract a loyal following.
Designer Dog Clothing
If you have basic sewing skills, consider starting a designer pet clothing business. Many dog owners love to dress their pooches in outfits ranging from the practical to the outrageous. Personalized, embroidered rain jackets or sweaters set your products apart, and you can use your creative streak to design color-coordinated outfits with accessories such as galoshes, sunglasses or goggles. With a bit of marketing savvy, you just might become the Calvin Klein of the canine world.
Doggie Day Spa
Kennels allow owners to board their pets during vacations or other times when they are unable to care for the animals, but doggie day spas cater to busy professionals who want their pets to have the best care while the owners are at work. This type of business offers canine play groups, daily walks, high-quality food and access to grooming services. While doggie day care can be run from a home, renting a warehouse or similar structure means barking will not be a nuisance to neighbors.
Gourmet Dog Treats
Many health-conscious owners are also concerned about what their pets eat. Commercial treats frequently have long lists of unpronounceable ingredients, making it easy to differentiate gourmet pet treats with natural ingredients. By offering treats so appealing that the owner is tempted to try them herself, you can charge premium prices and still have high customer satisfaction rates.
Tropical Aquarium Rentals
If fish are more your speed, consider starting an aquarium rental business. Many doctor and dentist offices would love to have an attractive, relaxing fish tank in waiting rooms, but don't want to spend the time and effort required to set up and maintain an aquarium. In exchange for monthly rental fees and an optional maintenance contract, you set up an aquarium for them. By soliciting multiple clients in a single business park, you can reduce your travel time and increase your profits.
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