"Thanks Kendra I appreciate that. I think its so great when small businesses instead of being competitive become collaborative. It makes things better for everyone to get great quality. Again THANKS !!!"
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Laura Benson
- Anna, IL
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Best Grooming Tip
Started this discussion. Last reply by Pampered Paws Salon Nov 9, 2011. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Im a fledgling groomer starting out, what did you do that you would have done differently?Continue
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Pampered Paws Salon commented on Laura Benson's blog post Its all about the products"Look for grooming product suppliers. I really enjoy supporting the "small guys," so get in touch with Heather at http://www.totalk9connection.com/index.php Tell her Kendra from Pampered Paws sent you! She carries some great lines,…"
Laura Benson posted a blog postIts all about the products
I'm am quickly learning that the products make all the difference. You can be a great groomer but if you dont have some good dog spacific shampoos and conditioners, that the dog just isnt going to look as well polished. So far I am using either SHURE PETS or I am buying it from PETCO. Can you guys recommed some great products that wont break the bank ?See More
Pampered Paws Salon replied to Laura Benson's discussion Best Grooming Tip"There are people who will honestly appreciate your goodwill, and people who will take advantage and walk all over you for it. I still can't always tell the difference until it's too late ;)"
Laura Benson commented on Laura Benson's blog post Why Me?"I am sitting here with my head cocked like the old RCA dog trying to figure out how what the heck I wrote LOL. I editied it and didnt go back and complete it before I hit the send button.
Any way, Im not a big fan of getting my…"
Laura Benson replied to Laura Benson's discussion Best Grooming Tip"You dont know how many times I have been tempted to do that very thing. I think its because Im green and I know it. I know I have the knowledge and the ability but I still lack experence and Im gullible . I also…"
Pampered Paws Salon replied to Laura Benson's discussion Best Grooming Tip"I can tell you one HUGE tip that I've learned over the years: Start your prices where you need them. Do NOT underprice yourself just to get your client list started, because you will get burned out (or not be able to pay the bills!) by not…"
Kendra Kuhlmann commented on Laura Benson's blog post Why Me?"That's awesome, Larua! Are you going to do it?"
Laura Benson commented on Laura Benson's group Groomers Station"Rural King in Marion IL is having a Pet Costume Contest. Anyone going?
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- http://www.creekspaniels.com
- Tell us a little about yourself and your involvement with pets in Southern Illinois.
- I raise and breed cocker spanies. Paying to have them groomed became costly so I started doing it myself and decided I would love to this as a career so I enrolled in an online certification class bought the equipment and started grooming. I still have a lot to learn, Im a fledgling at this, but I'm fairly intelligent and easlity tranable so I think I'll do great.
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Its all about the products
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 10:23pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
I'm am quickly learning that the products make all the difference. You can be a great groomer but if you dont have some good dog spacific shampoos and conditioners, that the dog just isnt going to look as well polished. So far I am using either SHURE PETS or I am buying it from PETCO. Can you guys recommed some great products that wont break the bank ?
Why Me?
Posted on November 1, 2011 at 11:41pm 2 Comments 1 Like
I got a call today from a photo journalism student from SIUC. He said he ran acrossed my website and thought I, am my life and commitment to animals would make a great story.
I'm not interesting, I'm not pretty or spectacular in any sence of the word. Nothing good could come of this.
Dressing up Doggie
Posted on October 27, 2011 at 3:24pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
In this economy, the place that offers that lil bit more are the ones that get the most business. After a grooming to give my pets that special touch I like to add a bow or custom bandana for the boys or little girls that wont tolerate bows. Custom bandanas can cost as much as $10 - $20. So I go to the local Walmart and get fabric remnants and sew or use fabric glue to give them a great custom look under a dollar. I use the extra to make small stuffe…
Continue Finally, after raising 4 kids, its time for me to do what I want.
Posted on October 27, 2011 at 2:51am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Finally.
I've always loved animals, and at one time I was going to be a beautician but I had children young and had to go to work instead of college and never got the oppertunity.
I'm older now, I have raised my children and now its time for me to do what makes me happy.
There is a saying, do what you love and you will never work a day in your life. Well, I'm studying pet grooming, getting certified and opening a pet grooming / mobile grooming salon,…
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- At 11:55pm on November 6, 2011, Kendra Kuhlmann said…
- Welcome to Southern Illinois Pets, Laura! I've got you listed under Grooming, as requested :) http://southernillinoispets.com/page/creek-canine
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