Comments on: More on the Growing Pet Industry http://smallbiztrends.com/2007/02/more-on-the-growing-pet-industry.html Exploring the trends driving small business Fri, 10 Feb 2012 04:39:28 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Nancy http://smallbiztrends.com/2007/02/more-on-the-growing-pet-industry.html#comment-100803 Nancy Sun, 18 Mar 2007 20:36:33 +0000 http://www.smallbiztrends.com/?p=1075#comment-100803 I have started a web based business designing and making urns for cats and dogs. It's slow going, but the people who have purchased urns seem to really like them. I have a small inventory which is viewable online; and since an article was published in our local newpaper's business section, I have gotten some custom orders. I like being able to provide some closure for folks who've lost their best buddies. And I like providing them with something different and a bit more upbeat than a black box. It's a niche market, and I hope to see it grow even if I can't make a living doing it. I have started a web based business designing and making urns for cats and dogs. It’s slow going, but the people who have purchased urns seem to really like them. I have a small inventory which is viewable online; and since an article was published in our local newpaper’s business section, I have gotten some custom orders. I like being able to provide some closure for folks who’ve lost their best buddies. And I like providing them with something different and a bit more upbeat than a black box. It’s a niche market, and I hope to see it grow even if I can’t make a living doing it.

]]> By: mehdi hassan http://smallbiztrends.com/2007/02/more-on-the-growing-pet-industry.html#comment-66970 mehdi hassan Sat, 10 Feb 2007 06:01:57 +0000 http://www.smallbiztrends.com/?p=1075#comment-66970 Franpro writes "For those thinking about getting into the pet business either in a franchise or as a start upbeware. Don't misplace passion for your pets with passion for a business.Big difference." I totally agree with you. Franpro writes “For those thinking about getting into the pet business either in a franchise or as a start upbeware.
Don’t misplace passion for your pets with passion for a business.Big difference.” I totally agree with you.

]]> By: Chris http://smallbiztrends.com/2007/02/more-on-the-growing-pet-industry.html#comment-66836 Chris Fri, 09 Feb 2007 22:17:26 +0000 http://www.smallbiztrends.com/?p=1075#comment-66836 I watched the puppy bowl for over an hour and I loved it! Oddly enough, so did my dog! She was intensely focused on the television and frequently ran up to the screen to participate and vocalize with the players on the field. It was truly entertaining for us both! I watched the puppy bowl for over an hour and I loved it! Oddly enough, so did my dog! She was intensely focused on the television and frequently ran up to the screen to participate and vocalize with the players on the field. It was truly entertaining for us both!

]]> By: Mila http://smallbiztrends.com/2007/02/more-on-the-growing-pet-industry.html#comment-66802 Mila Fri, 09 Feb 2007 19:46:47 +0000 http://www.smallbiztrends.com/?p=1075#comment-66802 "Since pets are a combination friend and child to owners, the industry's sales are guaranteed to increase every year." Agreed, especially with the growing popularity of small breeds, thanks to some infamous celebs. Owners totally baby these creatures, spending big bucks on anything from designer outfits to "doggles". “Since pets are a combination friend and child to owners, the industry’s sales are guaranteed to increase every year.”

Agreed, especially with the growing popularity of small breeds, thanks to some infamous celebs. Owners totally baby these creatures, spending big bucks on anything from designer outfits to “doggles”.

]]> By: Solo Business Marketing http://smallbiztrends.com/2007/02/more-on-the-growing-pet-industry.html#comment-66716 Solo Business Marketing Fri, 09 Feb 2007 14:55:56 +0000 http://www.smallbiztrends.com/?p=1075#comment-66716 Since pets are a combination friend and child to owners, the industry's sales are guaranteed to increase every year. I expect to see and hear about product and service expansions for pets and their owners. Pet nannies are just the beginning. It's inevitable. I also watched Puppy Bowl with a smile on my face the entire time. Very, very sweet. Shirley Since pets are a combination friend and child to owners, the industry’s sales are guaranteed to increase every year.

I expect to see and hear about product and service expansions for pets and their owners. Pet nannies are just the beginning. It’s inevitable.

I also watched Puppy Bowl with a smile on my face the entire time. Very, very sweet.

Shirley

]]> By: Joel Libava http://smallbiztrends.com/2007/02/more-on-the-growing-pet-industry.html#comment-66374 Joel Libava Thu, 08 Feb 2007 18:51:18 +0000 http://www.smallbiztrends.com/?p=1075#comment-66374 Yes, as a dog owner, I know that the pet related industry is huge.People nowadays will really not hesitate to spend big bucks on their beloved pets. This all started after 9/11, with the "nesting" of the American family. One important thing, though; For those thinking about getting into the pet business either in a franchise or as a start up......beware. Don't misplace passion for your pets with passion for a business.Big difference. Franpro Yes, as a dog owner, I know that the pet related industry is huge.People nowadays will really not hesitate to spend big bucks on their beloved pets.
This all started after 9/11, with the “nesting” of the American family.
One important thing, though;
For those thinking about getting into the pet business either in a franchise or as a start up……beware.
Don’t misplace passion for your pets with passion for a business.Big difference.
Franpro

]]> By: Mila http://smallbiztrends.com/2007/02/more-on-the-growing-pet-industry.html#comment-66373 Mila Thu, 08 Feb 2007 18:46:14 +0000 http://www.smallbiztrends.com/?p=1075#comment-66373 I work in a pet friendly office and we get to enjoy something like this almost every day when the dogs play with each other... Stress-reducer is absolutely right! I work in a pet friendly office and we get to enjoy something like this almost every day when the dogs play with each other… Stress-reducer is absolutely right!

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