From corporate life to dog training academy with Zoe Willingham
Zoe Willingham is the founder of Best Behaviour Dog Training in Suffolk and started her business after leaving behind a corporate career. If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to grow a large dog training academy, build a team to support you and live with nearly 100 animals, this podcast is for you. Zoe decided […]
21 things to consider when starting a pet business Facebook group
Are you considering setting up a Facebook group for your pet business? They’re a brilliant way to raise your profile, build a community, learn what your customers and clients need and make friends. It’s a place where you can share your knowledge and expertise, find people to collaborate with and build your network and connections. […]
Two types of publicity you need for your pet product business
When you run a pet product business, you know you need to generate publicity so more people see what you create and you make more sales. With so many different tools and platforms out there, it can be overwhelming deciding on what’s going to work best for you. The good news is you’re in control […]
Learn to love LinkedIn with Nicki Cameron from The Art of Dog Photography
Of all the platforms, LinkedIn is the least popular for pet businesses but Nicki Cameron has embraced it with gusto. In just over 18 months, she’s styled herself as the dog lady of LinkedIn and it’s bringing in leads and inquiries for her photography business. Nicki also did a 31 day ‘Brighten up your January’ […]
Three ways I can help you get press coverage for your pet business
Would you love to see your pet business in the press but you’re not sure how to go about it? In this podcast I’m sharing three ways I can help you get your pet business featured in newspapers, magazines, radio and even on the telly. Whether you have NO budget at all or you’d like […]
From dapper dog ties to Not On The High Street with Sarah Mills from Albie’s Boutique
Sarah Mills started designing cute bow ties for her Cockapoo Albie so he looked sweet when he accompanied her to her art studio. And when other people remarked on how gorgeous they were it inspired her to start a pet accessory business. Since starting as a bit of fun back in 2017, Albie’s Boutique has […]
Theo Paphitis launches SBS Invest to support small businesses
EX-DRAGON star Theo Paphitis is launching a new investment scheme for small businesses dubbed ‘Dragon’s Den without having to go on the telly.’ The 63-year-old retail magnate multi-millionniare and TV star announced he’ll be putting together a panel of investors including Formula 1 driver Mark Blundell and former Dragon’s Den winner Rachel Watkyn who will […]
9 things dog trainers need to know about working with journalists
Are you fed up of seeing the same old dog trainers spouting advice in the media and want a slice of the action? It can be frustrating seeing the same names crop up over and over, particularly if you feel they use methods which are out of date. Or aversive, or that leave pet owners […]
The NatWest Entrepreneur Accelerator programme and your pet business with Sophie Gowling
Are you thinking of taking part in the NatWest Entrepreneur Accelerator programme which supports businesses looking to grow? If so, this podcast interview with Sophie Gowling, Enterprise Acceleration Manager for NatWest will give you all the information you need. You’ll learn what the programme is, the four pillars of support, who it’s for, what coaching […]
Putting passion and personality into your marketing with Alex McCann
Do you shy away from sharing your personality and passion in your marketing? If so, this chat with Alex McCann is for you. Alex is a former journalist turned marketer and has been working in social media for 13 years at Altrincham HQ. From MySpace to TikTok, he’s had to get his head round every […]