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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.
Team Training: igroomhub Teams Membership vs igroomschool Theory Blocks
Picking the right training path comes down to what your team needs right now.
Hands-On Is Only Half the Job
Here’s what most people don’t see. And what every good groomer knows.
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.
How to Choose the Dog Grooming Course That’s Right for You
Choosing the right training course can feel like trawling through Netflix—so many options, and you’re not sure which one’s worth your time. In an unregulated industry, the choices are endless, but not all courses provide the same level of education or experience.
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!
Dog Groomers WHS
How safely are you working? You might be able to scissor the most magnificent mushroom head known to man, but if you are not working safely then there is no point.
“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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