Wednesday, 14 August 2013

Cool Business Ideas: A Pet Poop Patrol Company

Are you running out of cool business ideas? Do you want to take on a profitable business opportunity that does not require much investment on your end? Are you a passionate pet owner who loves to work with animals and other pet lovers such as yourself?

If you’ve answered “yes” to the questions above, then you might want to consider setting up your own Pet Poop Patrol Company!

You might be asking why anyone would want to get involved with this kind of industry. First of all, a pet waste removal business has a huge potential to make a lot of money. You will never run out of supply of pet owners who need this particular kind of service. Also you don’t have to go through any kind of special training or buy expensive equipment to start a company of your own- that’s why start-up expenses are kept to a minimum.
Are You Up For The Job?

Just remember though, this kind of business is not for everyone. This is “dirty” work that some people would not want to willingly engage in. It helps a lot if you are a pet owner yourself and not squeamish about dealing with pet poop all day long.
What Does This Business Entail?

There is more to this job than just picking up pet poop. While the service you will provide is pretty straightforward, there are still a lot of logistical requirements that you must attend to.

For example, a reliable vehicle is a must-have, especially if you want to take this venture seriously. You need to drive around a lot to be able to service the most number of clients as possible. You also need to check out the health and waste management departments in your area to see if you are complying with their rules regarding waste disposal.

Tools, supplies and other equipment can be easily bought at your neighborhood hardware supply store. Be sure to stock up on the basics — gloves, disposal bags, rake, shovel, pans, and disinfectant.

Setting your rates is a bit tricky, especially if you are just starting out. It’s best to consult with other pet waste removal business owners to see what they are charging their clients. You can then set your rates to match theirs. These usually range from $8 to $15 per dog on a weekly plan and up to $50 per month for biweekly plans.


Getting Your Name Out There

If you want to start a pet waste removal business, don’t quit your day job until you have already established a loyal clientele. And what better way to do this than with the Web and social media? You can make your own website and fill it with blog posts about pets and other business-related postings. You can also check out cool business ideas, techniques and other pet waste removal business tricks on online forums that are dedicated to this industry. The marketing possibilities here are endless.

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