Overview of this Business:
If you love animals there's a growing demand for pet services - everything from pet sitting while owners are on vacation to doggy day care, pet grooming, dog walking and other pet-related services. That's why people who have always loved animals are starting small pet-related businesses after working in other jobs, like this home business making gourmet pet treats.
Pros of this Home Business:
- If you love pets, you'll be around them every day.
- You'll be providing an important service for pet owners who may have pets with special dietary needs.
- Pet services businesses are a rapidly growing home business niche with great demand potential.
Cons of this Home Business:
- Finding initial clientele can be challenging.
- As your business grows, you're likely to need commercial cooking equipment and this home business could outgrow your home.
- Pet owners can be very fussy when it comes to their pets.
What You Need to Get Started with this Home Business:
- A good idea of who your potential clients will be, how best to reach out to them and what products they're looking for.
- You may need to obey special requirements pertaining to zoning or comply with any special regulations from your homeowners association, if you belong to one.
- You're not likely to be able to open a storefront in your home, so you will need to be creative to find other ways to get your products to your customers.
- You may need cooking equipment beyond what's available in your home.
Gourmet Pet Food Home Business - Real Life Example and More Information:
Milly Parker fractured her skull and suffered brain injuries from a car accident she had when she was 21 years old. But a cocker spaniel puppy named Riley came into her life and she decided she wanted to offer something better than commercial-grade dog biscuits for her beloved companion. She began selling her pet food products commercially under the name Happy Yappers by cold-calling on local pet shops, and in the first year she had won 40 clients. As her business has grown she has adapted her kitchen with two commercial ovens and a dough-making machine.
