One of the most prevalent issues to deal with as a mobile groomer has to do with the grey water (also accepted as “gray” water). Many mobile groomers get away with letting it drain right onto the street. This is ideal if the local authorities are okay with it because the groomer isn’t forced to drain it later. (more…)
Raising your grooming price can be a difficult task for the mobile dog groomer. Most mobile companies raise their prices a couple of dollars each year to keep up with inflation. However, some customers always seem to feel picked on. Instead of raising your price this year, use a trick from the retail world and offer an “add-on” service. Offer to brush the dog’s teeth for only an additional $5 and you will be amazed at how many people take you up on it. Cheap, disposable toothbrushes and paste can be purchased from petedge and cost only about a dime each. Each brushing only takes about a minute and you have added hundreds of dollars to you profit each month – without raising prices!
