FLOW conference post-mortem, social media bundle, best places to work in pet industry, small business tips, pet care more stressful than parenting, MARS to help with veterinary shortage, scaling small business and more . . . Source: IBPSA Fast Bites, October 16, 2023. Link. … [Read more...]
Dr. Jen the Vet launches the Healthy Pet-keeping Seal program for pet care facilities
Complimentary Commercial Content IBPSA members attending the FLOW Business conference got to learn firsthand about a new, voluntary initiative positioned to promote the highest standards of pet care, ensuring the well-being of pets entrusted to facilities every day created by Dr. Jen the Vet. The program starts with a site visit for the enrolled facility by Dr. Jen the … [Read more...]
IBPSA Fast Bites – October 2, 2023
IBPSA Pet Care Business Excellence Awards, storing employee information safely, small business grant for women, AI tools for better graphics and more . . . Source: IBPSA Fast Bites, October 2, 2023. Link. Images from the 2023 IBPSA FLOW business conference are available in the Facebook group International Boarding and Pet Services Association members <Link>. … [Read more...]
IBPSA Fast Bites – September 26, 2023
Pet food market export growth, India's pet care sector growing with innovation and adaptability, ESG in small business, YouTube SEO, recycling efforts, small gestures employees appreciate and more . . . Source: IBPSA Fast Bites, September 26, 2023. Link. … [Read more...]
IBPSA Fast Bites – September 18, 2023
Ways to connect with customers, 15 AI Tools for businesses, legacy payment processes drain profits, CBS assertions on pet insurance and more . . . Source: IBPSA Fast Bites, September 18, 2023. Link. … [Read more...]
IBPSA Fast Bites – September 11, 2023
12 pet industry companies named to 2023 Inc. 5000, vaccine hesitancy, remote vet visits, groomer software, small business Saturday ideas, youth-centered programs to attract more DVMs, Disney World’s pet hotel and more. . . Source: IBPSA Fast Bites, September 11, 2023. Link. September is National Preparedness Month. Remember to update your emergency action plans. … [Read more...]
IBPSA Fast Bites – August 28, 2023
Poop scooping as a money maker, rescue organizations saving pets from wildfires, the dogs of Chernobyl, speeding up payment processes, managing social media and more . . . Source: IBPSA Fast Bites, August 28, 2023. Link. FLOW business conference early registration rates and conference group hotel block access ends September 1st. … [Read more...]
IBPSA Fast Bites – August 21, 2023
Report on pet insurance inflation/overall value* via NBC News video (4:33), pet prenups, creating marketing videos, little known small business tax incentives/credits and more . . . Note: 2023 Flow Business Conference registration pricing increases September 1st and the conference hotel block closes on the same day. Register here <Link>. Source: IBPSA Fast Bites, … [Read more...]
IBPSA Fast Bites – August 14 , 2023
Animal actors idled by Hollywood strike, pet expense inflation growth, cost-cutting strategies during slow economy, overcoming small business challenges and more . . . Source: IBPSA Fast Bites, August 14, 2023. Link. … [Read more...]
IBPSA Fast Bites – August 7, 2023
Postbiotics making inroads in pet foods and supplements, AI use by European pet techs, bonus programs for small business, approves new label regulations for pet food and more . . . Source: IBPSA Fast Bites, August 7, 2023. Link. … [Read more...]
IBPSA Fast Bites – July 31, 2023
Target, CoComelon launch pet-centered toys and videos for toddlers, Chewy’s Katy Nelson, DVM, profit tips for small business owners, business insurance basics, shifting to digital payments and more. . . Source: IBPSA Fast Bites, July 31, 2023. Link. … [Read more...]
IBPSA Fast Bites – July 24, 2023
Nationwide's new digital platform, Pet HealthZone©, human mental health benefits depend on balancing with the commitments to pet care, Bowie Barker opens national franchise for self-service grooming, SME research shows hiring inexperienced staff is costly to business, mental health tips for entrepreneurs and more . . . Source: IBPSA Fast Bites, July 24, 2023. Link. … [Read more...]
IBPSA Fast Bites – July 17, 2023
Snoop Dogg’s pet care line now in Petco, Petsmart and Kohl’s, growing Camp Bow Wow interview with Heidi Ganah, pet owner views on obesity, Go Dog hires industry pioneer Amy Nichols, benefits from emergency animal boarding and more . . . Source: IBPSA Fast Bites, July 17, 2023. Link. … [Read more...]
IBPSA Fast Bites – July 10, 2023
AI in the pet industry, contributions of pet nutrition to economy, Brooke Shields enters pet CBD PR world, emerging plant toxins, marketing ideas from WhiskerCloud, avoiding overcommunicating as a leader and more. . . Source: IBPSA Fast Bites, July 10, 2023. Link. Also see: Telling the U.S. pet food market’s growth story, PETFOOD Industry, July 7, 2023. Link. The U.S. pet … [Read more...]
IBPSA Fast Bites – July 3, 2023
Note the flash sale this week on the IBPSA Emergency Action Plan, Private Label Manufacturers Association trade show features private labels, pet insurance opportunities in retail, free small business apps, challenging the value of pets in human health care, gut health research results and more . . . Source: IBPSA Fast Bites, July 3, 2023. Link. INSIGHTS: Boarding and pet … [Read more...]
IBPSA Fast Bites – June 26, 2023
Pets and older adults, pet wellness’s effect on holistic approaches, software to manage pet businesses, a video discussion of pet trends and more . . . Source: IBPSA Fast Bites, June 26, 2023. Link. In the video (10:03) Hunter Williams, Imke Wouters and Melissa Tischler discuss: The importance of pet nutrition Pet care beyond the basics The latest pet fashion … [Read more...]
IBPSA Fast Bites – June 13, 2023
Vet telemedicine, Dechra takeover, APOP evaluation of therapeutic obesity diets plus small business automation, financing and website tips and more. . . Source: IBPSA Fast Bites, June 13, 2023. Link. … [Read more...]
IBPSA Fast Bites – June 5, 2023
Rising demand for dog daycare, pet luxury market growing, biggest challenges for small business in 2023, new pet care startups, PetCo’s Union Square pet center in NYC, more on CBD safety, Collar seeking to reshape the future of petcare. Source: IBPSA Fast Bites, June 5, 2023. Link. Collar provides a suite of features to streamline operations and enhance customer engagement. … [Read more...]
IBPSA Fast Bites – May 15, 2023
Financing a pet boarding franchise, there are more pets than kids, cyber security, small business spending best practices, cat microbiome, the role of DVMS in managing community cats and more . . . Source: IBPSA Fast Bites, May 15, 2023. Link. Registration is open for the 2023 Flow Business Conference to be held October 1, 2023 - October 3, 2023 at Rosen Shingle Creek in … [Read more...]
IBPSA Fast Bites – May 8, 2023
Forbes’ takeaways from Global Pet Expo, affordability now a key reason for pet surrender in Australia, new law regulating the sale of pet insurance in Mississippi, global pet industry developments in Arabia and India plus more . . . Source: IBPSA Fast Bites, May 8, 2023. Link. … [Read more...]
IBPSA Fast Bites – May 1, 2023
Debunking pet insurance myths, smartphone apps for dog owners, when it is time to secure funding, recession proofing strategies, $500 billion global pet industry could be possible by 2030 and more . . . Source: IBPSA Fast Bites, May 1, 2023. Link. … [Read more...]
IBPSA Fast Bites – April 24, 2023
Herding cats with AI, Gen Z and millennials own half the pets, Petco pilots recycling program, growth in cat ownership a factor for future pet industry growth and more . . . IBPSA is partnering with the SMART Dog Park Professional Certification Program. This program will help us as we help cities build better dog parks and educate our pet owner clients.” - Carmen … [Read more...]
IBPSA Fast Bites – April 17, 2023
Influencer dogs with their own LLC, pet food label modernization, creating an inbound marketing strategy, affiliate marketing in pet industry, pet parents grappling with pet expenses and more . . . Source: IBPSA Fast Bites, April 17, 2023. Link. … [Read more...]
IBPSA Fast Bites – April 10, 2023
2022 pet industry sales and trends, pet industry’s hottest small businesses, trends from the 2023 Global Pet Expo, Apple Pay support for small business, compliance to laws and regulations while bootstrapping, elevating small business appeal and more . . . Source: IBPSA Fast Bites – April 10, 2023. Link. … [Read more...]
IBPSA Fast Bites – April 3, 2023
British Columbia doubling veterinarian numbers, Illinois legislature working to ban declaws, using AI to find employees to match a company, planning for retirement and more . . . Source: IBPSA Fast Bites, April 3, 2023. Link. … [Read more...]
IBPSA Fast Bites – March 27, 2023
October PetCare Conference details, small business grants, risk management, Freshpet and Petco launch fresh food home delivery, women in the pet industry and more . . . Source: IBPSA Fast Bites, March 27, 2023. Link. … [Read more...]
IBPSA Fast Bites – March 23, 2023
Human-animal bond during crisis, culturing proteins for sustainability, blogging tips, more pet households than households with children in America, toxic recreational drugs, ChatGPT, franchisee is a first and more . . . Source: IBPSA Fast Bites, March 23, 2023. Link. … [Read more...]
IBPSA Fast Bites – March 13, 2023
Safety tips for traveling with pets, increasing demand for pet-friendly workplaces, types of YouTube videos that grow business, more legislation limiting retail pet sales, trends in pet nutrition and more. Source: IBPSA Fast Bites, March 13, 2023. Link. … [Read more...]
IBPSA Fast Bites – March 6, 2023
Mars study of CBD safety and efficacy, Hootsuite tips, the search for ecofriendly products, could startups reduce pet care costs, Mars’ investment in pet tech, safeguarding against scammers and cybercrime and more. Source: IBPSA Fast Bites, March 6, 2023. Link. … [Read more...]
IBPSA Fast Bites – February 20, 2023
Women in the pet business, making the most of pay-per-click, promoting small business methods, preventing PTSD after pet loss, tax and insurance tips for small business, working smarter not harder and thoughts on the culture of <pet> domestication. Source: IBPSA Fast Bites, February 20, 2023. Link. … [Read more...]