The majority of career seekers and today's employed pet groomers dream of one day owning their own grooming businesses. It's a big step because when the work shift is over, employed groomers can often call it a day. Newer grooming business owners have more responsibilities. Experienced owners still have the extra responsibilities but if they grow a business they can at least delegate some of them. It can certainly be worth it! Most self employed groomers love their working lifestyle!

The creators of PetGroomer.com publish the world's most popular how-to manage a grooming business book, From Problems to Profits and a new line of workbooks and CD's called Grooming Business in a Box®. Below there are links to sponsors of PetGroomer.com that may involve your plans opening a grooming business, but your key links now are in the left column too.

If your interest lies on the business side, here are some helpful links to sections of PetGroomer.com devoted to business issues for pet groomers.

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Business Plans:

Salon or Shop Plan
Mobile Grooming Plan
Home-Based Plan
Self-serve Wash Plan
Boutique Grooming Plan
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