The igroomhub Blog

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Anna Harch Anna Harch

Work Life Balance

“It must be so much fun playing with dogs all day!” - said everyone who isn’t in the industry.

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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.

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Matted Dogs - Educating Clients + Charging Appropriately

We’ve all been there – when a client arrives for their groom and either doesn’t understand that their dog is matted, or doesn’t understand why it costs them more money.

The common question “why are you charging me more if you’re going to shave it off anyway?”

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Anna Harch Anna Harch

Dog Grooming Competitions

Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, participating in grooming competitions can offer a wide range of benefits

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Natalie West Natalie West

Work Attire

Are you dressed for success? Smart appearance creates a great first impression for your business, and so does PPE!

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Profit

How can I make more Money in my Grooming Business? There are many ways to maximise your bottom line by outsourcing. Groomers are used to hard work so we often feel like we have to do everything ourselves purely because we can.

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Natalie West Natalie West

Coping with Anxiety

Many groomers will often take home conflict from a staff member or client. We also deal with difficult animal welfare situations and a host of other daily stresses.

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Anna Harch Anna Harch

Client Education Brochures

These brochures not only empower you with knowledge but also help educate your clients about pet care best practices.

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