Category: operations management
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Beyond Resolutions: How Setting Goals Can Supercharge Your New Year
We made New Year’s resolutions with the best of intentions. But the problem with New Year’s resolutions is that they often lack the necessary structure and planning to turn them into successes. Resolutions are typically vague statements like “make more money” or “do more self-care.” They lack any clear roadmap on how to achieve them.…
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10 Questions Successful Animal Care Pros Can Answer
Creating an effective new hire onboarding plan for your businesses means that your team is equipped to answer these 10 essential questions. These questions apply to all types of animal care businesses, including veterinary hospitals, groomers, dog daycares, pet boarding facilities, dog trainers, and pet sitters.
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List of 2024 Pet & Business Holidays for Your Marketing Plan
Have you started planning your marketing and promotional activities for 2024? Here’s a list of the pet and US holidays to help inspire your planning. Tip: you don’t need (or want) to do something for every special month, week, or day. Choose the ones that align with your business goals and values.
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Does Your New Hire Onboarding Process Really Matter in 2024?
The fact is: All new employees and contractors are “onboarded”, whether you have a planned process or not. How a new staff member joins your team affects them, your clients, and your bottom line. It sets the tone for your future relationship. It’s a crucial step for both their success and yours. Let’s explore the…
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Build a Resilient Business: Be Paws-itively Prepared
Unfortunately, emergencies can happen at any time. They require quick and effective responses. To ensure the safety of your clients and their beloved pets, you and your team must be well-trained and prepared. Responding quickly and effectively to high-stress situations requires proper planning and training. Let’s take a closer look at Steps 7-9 of Paws-itively…
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How to Protect Your Business Assets (2024): Pawsitively Prepared
re your business assets protected if a hurricane, fire, or chemical spill happens tomorrow? Can you afford to replace all your equipment and supplies? What happens if your laptop crashes? Your vehicle breaks down? A water pipe bursts in your building? There’s more to having a successful pet care business than just animal care. Disruptions…
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From Crisis to Care: Animal Safety & Welfare During an Emergency
As animal welfare professionals, we prioritize the safety and well-being of those in our care -sometimes even over our own safety. For us, a dog loose on the side of the road is as much of an emergency as evacuating for a hurricane. In Step 4 of the Emergency and Disaster Preparedness Plan Checklist, we created…
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Safe Haven: Evacuation & Shelter-in-Place Protocols
In Step 3 of the Emergency and Disaster Preparedness Plan Checklist, we discussed developing effective communication protocols. Now in Step 4, we’re going to break out the steps for safe and efficient evacuation and sheltering in place.
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When Every Word Counts: Creating Communication Protocols
In Step 2 of the Emergency and Disaster Preparedness Plan Checklist, we discussed forming your ERT (Emergency Response Team). Now let’s plan for the “who” and “how” of your emergency communications. Effective communication protocols are crucial to turning chaos into an organized response. In an emergency situation, you’ll not only be communicating internally with your…
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Building Your Effective Emergency Response Team: Paws-itively Prepared
During an emergency situation, having a clear chain of command is essential for a swift and coordinated response. And it can’t only be you, the business owner. The first step in building your ERT is designating individuals responsible for emergency coordination and decision-making. These leaders will act as the pillars of support during stressful situations.…
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How to Identify Potential Risks: Paws-itively Prepared
We’re starting a series of posts taking a closer look at the steps in the 9 Steps to Create Your Emergency and Disaster Preparedness Plan. The first step in developing your plan is identifying potential risks and hazards specific to your location. Are you prone to natural disasters like earthquakes, floods, or fires? How often…
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9 Steps to Create Your Emergency Preparedness Plan (2024)
Are you prepared for anything life throws at your business? Preparation is crucial to minimize chaos and ensure the smooth operation of your business. These 9 steps will guide you through the process of developing an effective emergency preparedness plan for your pet care business. From identifying potential risks to training your team members, I…
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Paws-itively Prepared: Emergency & Disaster Plan Checklist
How prepared are you and your business for natural disasters and unexpected emergencies? Written protocols help you respond to emergencies quickly and safely. My Emergency & Disaster Plan Checklist provides a framework for your emergency preparedness planning. Whether you need to update an old plan or start from scratch, this free Checklist will help you…
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