Growing Your Pet Industry Business: Know your Options and How to Evaluate Them
We’ve all heard about the growth in the pet industry and the projections that it will continue to rise with no end in sight. In 2020, pet industry sales surpassed $100 billion for the first time. With that type of increase, there’s no denying the abundance of opportunity for business owners, both seasoned and new. […]
When Recruiting is a Challenge, Retention is Critical
It’s not just you. Employers everywhere are having difficulty recruiting hourly, entry-level and mid-level positions despite the high percentage of unemployment. Before the pandemic, the hourly workforce was vast, making turnover easier to manage. Employers are now unable to fill gaps in their staff because the talent pool has shrunk dramatically. So, while recruiting is […]
Business Planning for 2022
It’s no secret that the last few years have been unprecedented and challenging for everyone and every business. When the world changed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, companies were forced to rethink how they operate. And they’ve had to continue to roll with the punches through quarantines, mask mandates, supply shortages, costly operational expenses and […]
Preparing Your Business for the Holidays
The holiday season is approaching, which means it’s your business’ time to shine. Consumers will soon be occupied with holiday shopping and making arrangements for their holiday plans. This is where your business comes in. Get in front of your customers and offer them your products and services before the busy season starts. Take a […]
Knowledge is Power
Knowledge sharing within an organization has significant benefits, but it does not always happen. It takes the leaders of any team to foster a collaborative environment, but that can be a challenge despite knowing the advantages. Here are some things you can do to encourage knowledge sharing and collaboration in your business. Promote Safety in […]
3 Benefits of Regular Check-Ins with Employees
For many years it has been standard for employers to hold annual employee reviews for their staff. While annual reviews provide a space to discuss workplace goals and career pathing, it’s crucial to also touch base throughout the year. Holding periodic employee check-ins, in addition to yearly reviews, can be more constructive and beneficial for […]
The Labor Challenge Continues to be Challenging
A shortage of quality labor continues to be the leading challenge for outdoor service businesses. It’s not just finding the most qualified person for the job, but also retaining them in such a competitive environment. According to Lawn & Landscape, a magazine focused on outdoor home services, more than half (56 percent) of outdoor home service companies have open positions. So, if […]
Home Surveillance and Customer Communication
As a business owner in the pet industry, you’ve likely spent countless hours working on and thinking about ways to maintain your customer satisfaction. As business evolves, it is necessary to gauge what is needed and change accordingly. If you provide services to your customers at their property or are thinking about diversifying your existing […]
The Benefits of Diversification
Just like in your investment portfolio, diversification is important for your business too. Before we dive right into the ways you can diversify your business, let’s define what diversification really is. In terms of investing, diversification means ensuring that you spread your capital amongst different investments. The reason to do this is so that your success is not contingent on one revenue […]
New Business Owner in Shawnee Mission: Andy Wiltz
Pet Butler is pleased to announce its newest Business Owner in Overland Park, Kansas, Andy Wiltz. After studying Entrepreneurship in College and then experiencing life in the corporate world, Andy realized it was time to go into business on his own. He was quick to identify the Pet Industry as the industry of choice to feed his entrepreneurial spirit and […]
