Behind the scenes – doing visibility my way at Sunnyside Cottage
Fancy a look behind the scenes at some of the things I’ve learned since taking over a dog friendly holiday cottage? I’ve been working with pet business owners for five years but have always felt a little lacking because I didn’t have a pet business of my own. That changed in April 2023 when I […]
The power of building relationships to grow your business with Kerry Jordan
Kerry Jordan is an award-winning dog photographer and founder of National Dog Photography Day, an event that goes viral every year. She works with small pet brands helping them showcase their work beautifully through her photography. Kerry says the key thing she has done to grow her business is build relationships with people in her […]
Introducing the Your Pet Business Content, Your Way podcast
Welcome to the first episode of the Your Pet Business Content Your Way podcast. This show is for you if…. You want to do things that feel right for you, that feel comfortable, that feel like you’re being true to yourself. You can’t be bothered with the things you must do, if you’re sick of […]
Why I’ve decided to end the Publicity for Pet Businesses podcast
After three and a half years, I’ve made the decision to stop the Publicity for Pet Businesses podcast and give it a makeover. I have loved every moment of chatting to over 100 guests and putting out nearly 200 episodes, through the pandemic and the cost of living crisis that followed. The advice I’ve shared […]
How to create a bank of ‘anytime’ content for your pet business
Can you imagine what it would be like to be able to dip into a bucket of ready to go social media posts about your pet business every time you’re stuck for what to say. Material that you’ve created, so it’s not something you’ll see other businesses sharing, and content that’s unique to you and […]
10 ways to use ChatGPT in your pet business content marketing
Have you been reading about ChatGPT and other AI tools and wondering if they might be helpful in your pet business? When I first tried ChatGPT in January, I’ll be honest, I wasn’t sure how I would feel using AI to write but my mind was totally blown away by it. Chat GPT is OpenAI’s […]
Why I trained as an accredited coach and what it means for your pet business
When you’re looking for a pet business coach or mentor, is it important that they are certified? This means that they will have followed a structured training programme, are affiliated with a professional body, and follow a code of ethics. The coaching industry is unregulated, similar to the dog training industry, and anyone can say […]
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. […]
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 […]