Pet Businesses: Page 2
Invisible Fence Brand Sparked the Entrepreneur in This Pet Enthusiast
After initially rejecting the family business, Justin Ward is now helping hundreds of pet owners as the head of the family franchise while juggling several other business ventures.
Franchises That Didn't Exist Three Years Ago
Check out the newest kids on the franchise block.
Fido Takes a Business Trip
Taking pets on business trips is easier and more popular than ever – but not without its challenges.
In Growing Pet Insurance Sector, Fido May Get Better Health Care Than Humans
The pet insurance sector is growing fast, as startups and even Wal-Mart have entered the $500 million business.
After $2.3 Billion Sale, Entrepreneur Shares the Secret to Growing His Business
Clay Mathile started managing Iams pet food when it was a $500,000 company. He sold the company for $2.3 billion. In his new book, he talks about the importance of letting go of control.
How a Squinting Dog Inspired a $3 Million Company
When their border collie had trouble seeing during a game of fetch, Roni and Ken Di Lullo invented Doggles, tinted sport goggles for dogs.
Entrepreneur Who Led the Pack in the Dog-Walking Business Dies
The New Yorker is credited for making dog-walking a professional business. The easy-entry niche has since boomed along with soaring demand from busy families.
3 Steps to Creating Your Branding Message
Brand messaging is about capturing just the right language that embodies your brand and makes it stand out from the pack. Here are three steps to get you there.
A Canine-Centric Franchise Uses Mobile Tech to Stand Out
Zoom Room offers dogs classes designed just for them that gives them a leg up on the competition.
Microloans Make a Macro Difference
A Texas businesswoman fetched the amount she needed to open an eco-friendly pet store
How I Did It: Getting Started in the Pet Business
Meet five enterprising animal lovers who found their second acts in the booming pet industry.
Undergrads Clean Up With an 'Indoor Outhouse' Business for Pets
A pair of college students dream up a product that gives pets some relief.
How to Start a Pet Business
If you love all the creatures of the earth, starting one of these pet-related businesses might put you on the path to success.