Sentences with phrase «more pet business»

An employee stock ownership plan is an option that more pet business owners should consider as an employee benefit, or as an alternative to selling to outsiders.

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My colleagues and I share a lot of things — business intel, stories about our pets and kids, leftover Easter candy — but this query felt infinitely more personal.

Figuring he could provide a more personal service, Hirschhorn naturally did what any entrepreneurial dog - lover would: He started his own pet - boarding business.

Although even Hirschhorn concedes that some pet tech is nothing more than «silly gadgets» — think webcam - equipped treat - dispensing devices — many businesses have lately drawn the attention of venture capitalists.

Since it first appeared more than a decade ago, approximately 30 percent to 40 percent of small businesses have adopted some form of Internet - based faxing, according to Peter Davidson, a long - time fax industry watcher and head of Davidson Consulting in Sturgis, Mich..

That business makes up a small percentage of the company's $ 67.4 billion in annual revenues, but Take Care Health is seeing more companies move to offer primary care services at their health centers, says Peter Hotz, Walgreen's group vice president.

What's more, dog - walking has bred a sizable litter of franchised businesses and a broader array of pet - care businesses, from pet - sitting to dog - training.

«As more and more advisors recognize the shift and change out the way they're doing business, these lawsuits will peter out because there will be fewer and fewer targets,» Weir told ThinkAdvisor.

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«Customers have repeatedly asked us for a business email and calendaring service that is more cost - effective and simpler to manage than their on - premises solution, more secure than the cloud - based offerings available today, and that is backed by the same best - in - class infrastructure platform on which they're reliably running so many of their current (and future) workloads,» said Peter De Santis, Vice President, AWS Compute Services.

I've worked with businesses in retail, nutrition, senior care, pest control, pet living, beauty, and more!

-- Peter Drucker We couldn't agree more, especially in the business of stock trading; the more you learn, the more you earn.

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Perhaps the Lord should have said to Peter, «Upon this Tablet I will build my Church» — except that The Tablet seems more into the business of demolition than of construction.

«This co-investment funding is urgently required to upgrade and modernise SPC Ardmona's fruit and vegetable processing operations and transform it from a cannery into a modern food company, which will enable the business to develop innovative products, be more competitive and build export market potential,» SPCA managing director Peter Kelly said.

I could not be more pleased to have a leader of Peter's caliber inspiring and coaching our 2,000 Southeast Regional associates as we look to double our business in Florida in the next 3 - 5 years.

Peter Laufer: Yes, except in the environment that we have and the type capitalism we practice the regulatory agency in question which is the USDA, the United States Department of Agriculture; the National Organic Program, the NOP, is serving business at least as much as it's servicing the rest of us and maybe more and it's the position of the USDA that if companies like Trader Joe's or others decide that the origin of their products is a proprietary business tool, then they are successfully able to hide behind that claim and not tell you where something you're going to buy and eat came from.

Founded by then 17 - year - old Fred DeLuca and family friend Dr. Peter Buck more than 52 years ago, Subway is still a family - owned business, working with more than 21,000 dedicated franchisees in communities around the world.

NYC Councilman Peter Koo earned more from his outside businesses than any of his colleagues did moonlighting at various jobs.

He writes a bill that opens the doors for more pet shops to use PUPPY MILLS... Yes that is correct Michael Venditto admittedly writes a bill that will allow more pet stores to open that will obviously use puppy mills to stay in business....

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«Peter is one of the most talented executives in the industry and I'm confident that under his leadership, Focus will become even more of a force as the specialty film business continues to evolve.»

Joint managing director of PET - Xi Fleur Sexton said: «Our businesses are a natural fit — we have over 20 years» experience in working in schools all over England and Wales and, more recently, in supporting young people and employers via our Traineeship and Apprenticeship programmes.

One way, says Peter Stokes, author of the Harvard Education Press title Higher Education and Employability, is to collaborate more effectively with the businesses that will be offering employment.

«For more than 40 years, the SEMA Show has served as the premier event for bringing manufacturers and buyers together in an environment conducive to doing business,» said Peter MacGillivray, SEMA vice president of communications and events.

PETER ECONOMY is a bestselling business author, developmental editor, publishing consultant, and ghostwriter with more than 50 books to his credit.

Peter Balis, Director Digital Business Development, of JohnWiley said that «EPUB3 from a marketing standpoint, has all the new enhancements that allow us to... [Read more...]

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My Discover Platinum for whatever the 5 % bonus is for that quarter (up to the paltry limit), Discover More card for auto maintenance (5 %), my Chase VISA (3 %) for Drug, Grocery and Telephone bills, my CostCo Amex Business card for Gas (5 %), Restaurants (3 %), Travel (2 %) and CostCo (1 %), Chase Business MasterCard (3 %) for Home improvement, office stores and restaurants which don't take Amex, and my BofA PetRewards VISA for pet - related purchase (4 %) and everything that doesn't fit another of the categories (2 %).

Vitakraft Sunseed has updated its logo to demonstrate the constantly evolving nature of the Bowling Green, Ohio - based pet product manufacturer during its more than 175 years in business.

«Maybe if a small business pet store had some kind of special event — like an adoption day for cats — that would increase awareness and traffic to the store, and might make people think they care more about finding the animals good homes than about making money,» says Stevenson.

«A good quality bandanna or bow tie reminds the pet parent of the groomer's business and encourages them to go back for more.»

As a result, there has been an increase in demand for comfortable, convenient travel products among pet owners, including cat owners, notes Penny Johnson, chief executive officer for Gig Harbor, Wash. - based Sturdi Products Inc. «There are many more products available on the market today that are directed at pet travel then there was when Sturdi started business over 20 years ago,» she says.

Competition is only going to get fiercer as more businesses buy into the lucrative pet market, but independent retailers can continue to succeed by playing to their unique strengths.

«We're seeing more and more independent dealers in the retail pet business asking for all - natural alternatives,» Holcomb says.

As a result, it appears that being considered an independent is less about a business» size, and more about its approach to retailing — in the pet industry, that means focusing on delivering a high level of customer service and marketing super-premium foods.

Through the pilot, more than 80 local businesses in Franklin, Tenn. opened their doors to pets, aiming to see just how the invitation to pets would impact the local community and economy.

While the Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council was successful in improving the regulatory and business environment for the pet industry last year, there is much more work to be done in 2017.

In fact, 84 percent of pet retailers surveyed by Pet Business indicated that at least half of their pet food lineup is made in the USA, with 69 percent reporting that these products make up 75 percent or more of their assortment.

With that type of upbringing, it is no wonder that Hunte would grow up to become a pet store owner — and more specifically, an operator in the business of selling puppies.

«The new website is user friendly, offers our members much more access and functionality, opportunities for their pet businesses or animal rescue organizations.

Every month, Pet Business takes a look at some of the more notable social media posts from pet specialty retailers, and offers commentary on what we think makes these posts work.

Pet owners also believe society should be more pet - friendly with 84 percent agreeing that health and life insurance companies should give discounts for owning a pet and 87 percent saying they would be more likely to buy products from pet - friendly businesses.

Pet Business returned from the 25th anniversary edition of Petfood Forum with a wealth of knowledge about pet food trends, pet food marketing and more.

To read more about AVA's new regulations for pet businesses and owners, flip to Paw Prints (pg 24) of our Apr - May 2017 issue!

This, of course, is great news not only for the funeral homes and cemeteries specializing in joint human / pet burials that will likely be popping up now, but also for businesses that cater to a decidedly more lively audience of pet owners.

The gulf between the haves and have - nots in pet retail becomes even more stark when one considers the fact that the top three chains — PetSmart, Petco and Pet Valu — accounted for more than 50 percent of new store openings on Pet Business» Top 25 list.

The acquisition of the 31 - year - old company will go a long way in shoring up Petco's Internet business, which is sure to grow more important as shoppers increasingly migrate to the web for their pet needs.

In addition to my dog training services, I am also asked to serve in other capacities by dog - related associations and organizations, business groups, news agencies, state and regional governments, pet shelters, attorneys, and more.

There will be booths by various pet non-profits and businesses, demonstrations, games, refreshments and more.