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Why Someone Else’s Bad Review Could Cost You Business
One bad grooming experience in your area can change how clients see all groomers. Here’s why it happens and what it means for professionals.
There Is No Going Rate. There Isn’t Even a Going Cocker Spaniel.
You can’t price dogs like they’re coming off a conveyor belt. Here’s what really matters.
Good Grooming Doesn’t Care Where You Park
Because grooming isn’t about the four walls around you. It’s about the dog in front of you, what’s in your hands, and how you use it.
What Matters Most in Google Reviews for Dog Groomers?
If Searching Sally is anything like 88% of consumers, her final choice will rely on Google Reviews. This will be good or bad news for you depending on how your reviews are currently tracking, but we’re here to help!
How Dog Groomers Can Stay Safe from Scams on Resale Sites
As dog groomers, upgrading or replacing our tools is an ongoing part of the job. Sites like Facebook Marketplace, Gumtree, and local buy–swap–sell pages have become all the more popular to snag a bargain or sell your own used and unused equipment. But what isn’t ever written in the fine print of the product description is the harrowing fact that scammers are becoming much more sophisticated.
Stop Whining About Your Clients – Teach Them How to Treat You
We get it. We have all had days where clients push every button you have. But here is something you might not want to hear… it might actually be your fault.
Team Training: igroomhub Teams Membership vs igroomschool Theory Blocks
Picking the right training path comes down to what your team needs right now.
Lead the Way, Don’t Close the Door: What Real Leadership Looks Like in the Dog Grooming Industry
We’ve seen veteran groomers share generously, and we’ve seen them protect their knowledge like trade secrets. We’ve seen kindness. We’ve seen cruelty. We’ve seen leadership used to lift others, and to shut them out. The difference isn’t just personality. It’s the choice to lead well.
How to Save igroomhub to Your Phone Like an App
Want quick access to igroomhub, just like an app? You can save it to your home screen for one-tap access. Here’s how to do it on both Apple and Android devices.
How to Get a Business to Sponsor Your Dog Grooming Competition
Most grooming brands genuinely want to support groomers. That’s the circle the industry runs on - businesses back the people who use and recommend their products, and groomers support the companies that show up for the community.
But support works both ways. If you want a business to come to the party, you need to make it easy for them to say yes.
When Gossip Replaces Standards: A Reflection on Grooming Culture
Without a mandatory baseline, people find other ways to legitimise themselves. Some cling to who trained them, how long they’ve been grooming, or their standing in the community. Others tear down those who do things differently to protect their own position.
Just Get a Job as a Bather? Why That Advice Isn’t Helping Our Industry Anymore
Grooming isn’t just dip, clip, and snip anymore. The job has come a long way, and it’s too important to skip the concepts that protect both dogs and groomers.
What is the Best Way to Train New Staff?
Whether you prefer the flexible, choose-your-own-adventure style of an igroomhub salon membership or the structured, deep-dive approach of igroomschool, investing in your team's education is the key to grooming greatness!
A Culture of Learning: The Importance of Education in Small Dog Grooming Businesses
Why education is the cornerstone of success for small dog grooming businesses.
Navigating Bad Reviews
No one sets out to disappoint their dog owners. If we were, we’d certainly be in the wrong line of work. However, in an industry that is needed by many, it is only truly understood by a small few.
Is Dog Grooming a Growing Industry?
So just for your piece of mind, no, we’re not hungover or losing our marbles, there really ARE more dogs!
Money Saving Tips for Grooming Businesses
With the cost of almost everything rising, it's time to look at how our businesses can save some money. Here’s 10 easy tasks you can action immediately.
Managing difficult staff
You may not solve the problem today, but the door will be well and truly open to creating a pathway to resolution.
“In times of change, learners inherit the earth, while the learned find themselves beautifully equipped to deal with a world that no longer exists.”
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