How Michelle Burgess went from pet blog to award winning pet brand

When Michelle Burgess started a pet blog,ย Scruffy Little Terrier, so she could share her life as a new dog mum, she never imagined it would grow into a business. That was back in 2014 and sheโ€™d just adopted Border Terrier pup Barney and in that time itโ€™s grown from a hobby to a full time […]

How to work with a graphic designer with Alison Price

Would you love to have professional looking graphics and imagery for your pet business feel unsure about taking the next step? Investing in how your brand looks can help take you to the next level and get more people to know about what you offer. But the whole โ€˜brandโ€™ thing can feel uncomfortable. You donโ€™t […]

SEO explained for your pet businessย with Malcolm Maybury

Do you have a lovely website but youโ€™re not getting the traffic you expected? Maybe youโ€™ve spent hours, days or even weeks making your website look stunning but you’re feeling puzzled as it’s not bringing in the leads that you hoped for? Perhaps you worked crafted it yourself but your website is buried far down […]

How to start a podcast for your pet business with Ant McGinley

Do you love listening to podcasts and dream of starting one of your own? Podcasting has grown massively, particularly since lockdown, and there are currently over four million* podcasts available to listen to. Thatโ€™s a massive jump from just 500,000 in 2018, according to research by Podcast Insights.  Another study by Statista found 16 million […]

Being brave and putting your pet business out there with Osmaan Sharifย 

Is your feeling of not being good enough holding back your business? Maybe youโ€™re always worrying that people will find out youโ€™re not the expert and youโ€™re constantly thinking โ€˜who am I to say this?โ€™ย  Perhaps youโ€™re worried about what people will say or criticise something youโ€™ve said? If you were nodding away to any […]

Sustainability and what it means for your pet business with Jo Baker

Would you love to know more about how to have an eco friendly, sustainable pet brand? Do you want to carry on doing what you love and ensure youโ€™re caring for the environment at the same time? It can be really overwhelming considering not just your business but the planet too, there are so many […]

Using LinkedIn to grow your pet business with Helen Pritchard

Wonder whether LinkedIn could work for your pet business? Maybe youโ€™ve heard of it but donโ€™t have a clue how to use it? Or – and this is sooo common – you’ve dismissed it thinking โ€˜LinkedIn isnโ€™t for pets!โ€™ It can seem scary adding another social channel string to our bow as a small business. […]

Making sure your website complies with the law with Catherine France

Have you ever worried about putting information on your website and social media? You might have held back from sharing advice in case you find yourself in trouble? Or perhaps youโ€™ve wanted to share a strong opinion but worried about the potential backlash? It can feel like a lot to consider but having insurance for […]

How pet businesses can work with journalists and influencers with Vicky Gunn

Would you love to have an influencer like Mrs Hinch rave about your pet business? If the answerโ€™s yes, then you will LOVE this chat with Vicky Gunn from Millieโ€™s Beach Huts who had the Queen of Clean visit. While you might think Vicky was โ€˜luckyโ€™ and of course she was, having the message from […]