Board At Home

www.boardathome.com.au

1. Tell us about your business

What Board at Home can offer you! Are you going away? We visit your pet at home (pets experience less stress in their own home) Do you want one on one care for your pet? Do you have an old age pet? Less risk of parasites and contagious diseases. We administer medication. Do you want your home to appear lived in while you are away eg. bringing in mail, lights turned on/off We can clean your pets mess Change cat litter trays Refresh water and feeds Not enough hours in the day? Does your puppy need comfort during work hours? Does your dog experience seperation anxiety and get up to mischief? Do you work full time and too tired to give your best friend exercise? Are you unwell or recovering from surgery? Can't make a grooming Vet appointment? Contact Us For a FREE consultation with no obligation please contact: Board at Home on 0434 947 223.

2. When and why did you start your business?

I started my business in June 2009. As an animal lover i did not agree with the way pet's were treated in the Kennel i was working in. Then I started getting idea's, a better safer way and everyones can be happy. If your pet is left in the comfort of it's own home in the same time giving security to the house hold being checked on every day.

3. On a personal level, what have you achieved with your business?

I have over 60 clients and many of them are regulars. I feel a great honor knowing that then animals all great and small are comfortable and the owners have piece of mind.

4. What are some of the challenges you’ve faced in growing your business?

As it is just myself I do all the marketing, with a small budget I do find it hard to get the word out. I have a webpage and I go to different Vets all over the city with my flyers but you can never beat word of mouth.

5. What activities have been successful in promoting your business?

Car magnets, flyers at Vets and dog beaches.

6. What activities were less successful for marketing your business?

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7. Name your favourite thing about your business

I love being with the animals and share the love of the pets with the owners.

8. Who or what other businesses or business people inspire you?

People who foster and rescue the dogs. I myself have rescued a few but I would like to start and an organization to help SAFE.

9. What are your plans for the future of your business?

To start a Hydro bath service and dog training.

10. Share your best business tip with our readers.

Do what you can to help people wether yo benifit from it or not, no one will forget someone that has time for you.

Visit us at: www.boardathome.com.au