Pet Health Insurance  |  FAQ  Blog  About  Contact  844.520.6990

4 Coronavirus Small Business Tips For Pet Professionals

cocker spaniel with ball
Facebook
Twitter
LinkedIn
Reddit

Business is down but…you are not alone! We reached out to pet business professionals and they had great advice to share! Check out our coronavirus small business tips from fellow PCI pet professionals below. We hope this will help you. Hang in there!

“Make sure that you are ready for business. Many people have acquired pets over this quarantine period and you want to get in front of marketing your services.”

In an unideal situation, one of the best things you can do is think about the positives and look on the bright side. This will not last forever.

According to the Los Angeles Times, the latest shortage during quarantine are animals.

Here’s what they have to say about it,“Shelter and rescue organizations nationwide are reporting unprecedented interest in fostering and adopting as people who are sheltering in place turn to kittens and puppies, dogs and cats,…for comfort during the coronavirus crisis. Amid the lockdown, a restless and hard-headed nation has discovered that what it really needs right now is a snuggle,”

Talk about a huge positive for pets in need of homes!

We can’t blame people for adopting. Dogs are sweet companions, bring happiness, and are so adorable! Adopting a fur baby is a great addition to any family (big or small)! This means there are more fur babies to watch over once you can resume business. While you may not be able to perform your job right now, you can take some time to review your marketing strategy.

Is there anything you want to refine or completely change about how you advertise your business to potential customers? There are a lot of resources out there! Plus, you can cut costs by creating materials on your own. Check out Spark or Canva for pre-made designs!

“Use this opportunity to learn some new pet service skills to add to your business, make some new updates to your business that make it easy for parents and you to adjust. Create plans of action and list for your business. In business, you are always trying new things to make it work. It either does or does not work. The thing is you kept going and didn’t give up.”

There’s no time like the present to try something new.

Marketing is all about experimentation. One particular strategy could work well for one person and not so great for another. This can be based on variables, such as demographic, competition, and more.

You never know what can work well until you try. Even creating a wishlist of things you would like to improve is a great start.

Keep in mind that many people have adopted new fur babies! You are potentially marketing to lots of new people for their business once regulations start to lift. There’s even a possibility that people want to jump in as a pet professional meaning more competition for you.

Consider diversifying your business and edging out competitors. Many have looked into offering homemade pet treats for their clients. You can learn more about how you can get covered here.

“Just keep networking and developing your business however you can…In the meantime, keep in contact with those who have supported you in the past,”

Many have used this unprecedented time to take stock of what matters most to them. For some that could mean improving business. Get in touch with fellow pet professionals in your area and see how they are handling things. Swap advice!

Clients are also adapting to a new situation. It can be a hard thing to handle. Check in with your clients and see how they are doing. Show them you care! See if there’s anything you can do to help. They could possibly need your service soon. Be sure to follow CDC guidelines! Learn more about that here.

“Take care of your mental and emotional health. It’s hard losing tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars. It can feel like the world, your peers, other industries, etc. are passing you up as maybe they still have their jobs and have not been affected financially. Remember money isn’t everything and remember WHY you are doing what you are doing in the first place,”

We live in such an unprecedented time! It’s okay to feel all the feelings in the world about it too. Many clients are not in the need of your service at the moment. However, things are changing every day!

Take this time to relax and start doing things that make you happy. Your emotional well-being is a priority. Maybe pick up a new hobby! While many are using this time to learn new skills for professional reasons, don’t feel the need to do so. You’ll figure out what’s right for you.

Consider looking on the bright side. Business may be down for now. It will pick up again and you may get some new clients along the way! Have a little hope for better days ahead.

Additional pieces of advice from PCI insureds

  • Hang in there
  • Stay positive
  • Be patient and keep in touch with your clients
  • Head up and stay strong. The only thing we can count on is that things will change.
  • The biggest advice is to BREATHE


This article was brought to you by Pet Care Insurance (PCI). PCI is an online insurance program that offers liability insurance to pet professionals, such as dog groomers, dog walkers, pet sitters, and more. Coverage starts at $139/year. To learn more, visit our site

Annual Pet Insurance Policy

This policy is for professionals who work in the pet care industry.

Starting at:

$139

Not ready to purchase at this time?

Set a reminder to come back at a more convenient date.

Contact Info

7:00am – 5:00pm MT | Mon – Fri

Call: 844-520-6990

Email: info@petcareins.com

Terms and Conditons

  • 1) No Purchase Necessary:

    No purchase is necessary to enter or win the contest. Purchasing will not increase your chances of winning the contest.

  • 2) Eligibility:

    The contest is open to legal United States residents who are 18 years of age or older at the time of entry. The contest is only open to those who follow the instructions and enter their name and email address on the website landing page

    https://www.petcareins.com/groomer-to-groomer Employees of Pet Care Insurance, their respective affiliates, contractors, subsidiaries, advertising and promotion agencies and partners, suppliers and their immediate family members and/or those living in the same household of each are not eligible to participate in the contest. The contest is subject to all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. Void where prohibited.

  • 3) Agreement To Rules:

    By participating, you agree to be fully unconditionally bound by these rules, and you represent and warrant that you meet the eligibility requirements set forth herein. In addition, you agree to accept the decisions of Pet Care Insurance (PCI), as final and binding as it relates to the content. The contest is subject to all applicable federal, state and local laws.

  • 4) Contest Period:

    Entries will be accepted online starting on or about November 23, 2018 and ending 10:30 AM MST on December 3, 2018. All online entries must be received by December 3, 2018 10:30 AM MST. There will be one winner.

  • 5) How To Enter:

    To enter the contest, one must enter their first name, last name, and email address into the contact form located exclusively on https://www.petcareins.com/groomer-to-groomer. You may enter only once. You may not enter more times than indicated by using multiple email addresses, identities, or devices in an attempt to circumvent the rules. If you use fraudulent methods or otherwise attempt to circumvent the rules, your submission may be removed from eligibility at the sole discretion of Pet Care Insurance (PCI). All disputes will be resolved at the sole discretion of Pet Care Insurance (PCI). In the event the entry collection mechanism suffers a technical failure, Sponsor may elect to randomly select another email subscriber to designate the winner of this giveaway. [Note: If you would like to remove yourself from consideration for this giveaway, please email Pet Care Insurance (PCI) at marketing1@petcareins.com with the subject line “Opt-Out – Attn: Ryan Muir”]

  • 6) Prize:

    here will be 1 (one) winner who will receive 1 (one) Amazon Gift Card. The Approximate retail price of the Amazon Gift Card is = $100 USD. At the discretion of PCI, the gift card may be delivered either electronically or by means of free standard shipping to the United States.PCI reserves the right to substitute an item of equal or greater value if any items listed above are out of stock or otherwise unavailable. Actual/appraised value may differ at the time of prize award. The specifics of the prize shall be solely determined by the Sponsor. No cash or other prize substitution permitted except at Sponsor’s discretion. The prize is non-transferable. Any and all prize related expenses, including without limitation any and all federal, state, and/or local taxes shall be the sole responsibility of the winner. No substitution of a prize or transfer/assignment of a prize to others or request for the cash equivalent by winners is permitted. Acceptance of prize constitutes permission for PCI to use winner’s name, likeness, and entry for purposes of advertising and trade without further compensation, unless prohibited by law.

  • 7) Odds:

    The odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received. One entry per person/email address.

  • 8) Winner Selection And Notification:

    Winners of the contest will be selected based on content quality under the supervision of the Sponsor. Winner will be notified via message to the email address that they used or phone number they submitted to enter the contest within five (5) days following the winner selection. PCI shall have no liability for a winner’s failure to receive notices due to winners’ spam, junk e-mail or other security settings or for winners’ provision of incorrect or otherwise non-functioning contact information. If the selected winner cannot be contacted, is ineligible, fails to claim the prize within 15 days of the time award notification was sent, or fails to timely return a completed and executed declaration and releases as required, the prize may be forfeited and an alternate winner selected.

    The receipt by winner of the prize offered in this contest is conditioned upon compliance with any and all federal and state laws and regulations. ANY VIOLATION OF THESE OFFICIAL RULES BY ANY WINNER (AT SPONSOR’S SOLE DISCRETION) WILL RESULT IN SUCH WINNER’S DISQUALIFICATION AS WINNER OF THE CONTEST AND ALL PRIVILEGES AS WINNER WILL BE IMMEDIATELY TERMINATED.

  • 9) Rights Granted By You:

    By entering this contest you understand that Pet Care Insurance, anyone acting on behalf of Pet Care Insurance, or its respective licensees, successors and assigns will have the right, where permitted by law, without any further notice, review, or consent to print, publish, broadcast, distribute, and use, worldwide in any media now known or hereafter in perpetuity and throughout the World, your entry, including, without limitation, the entry and winner’s name, portrait, picture, voice, likeness, image or statements about the contest, and biographical information as news, publicity or information and for trade, advertising, public relations and promotional purposes without any further compensation.

  • 10) Terms:

    Pet Care Insurance reserves the right, in its sole discretion to cancel, terminate, modify, or suspend the contest should (in its sole discretion) a virus, bugs, non-authorized human intervention, fraud or other causes beyond its control corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness or proper conduct of the contest. In such case, Pet Care Insurance may select the recipients from all eligible entries received prior to and/or after (if appropriate) the action taken by Pet Care Insurance. Pet Care Insurance reserves the right at its sole discretion to disqualify any individual who tampers or attempts to tamper with the entry process or the operation of the contest or website or violates these Terms & Conditions.

    Pet Care Insurance has the right, in its sole discretion, to maintain the integrity of the contest, to void votes for any reason, including, but not limited to; multiple entries from the same user from different IP addresses; multiple entries from the same computer in excess of that allowed by contest rules; or the use of bots, macros or scripts or other technical means for entering. Any attempt by an entrant to deliberately damage any web site or undermine the legitimate operation of the contest may be a violation of criminal and civil laws and should such an attempt be made, Pet Care Insurance reserves the right to seek damages from any such person to the fullest extent permitted by law.

By entering the contest you agree to receive emails periodically from Pet Care Insurance and to receive a phone call from Pet Care Insurance. You can opt-out of receiving this communication at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in the email.

  • 1) Limitation Of Liability:

    By entering you agree to release and hold harmless Pet Care Insurance and its subsidiaries, affiliates, advertising and promotion agencies, partners, representatives, agents, successors, assigns, employees, officers and directors from any liability, illness, injury, death, loss, litigation, claim or damage that may occur, directly or indirectly, whether caused by negligence or not, from (i) such entrant’s participation in the contest and/or his/her acceptance, possession, use, or misuse of any prize or any portion thereof, (ii) technical failures of any kind, including but not limited to the malfunctioning of any computer, cable, network, hardware or software; (iii) the unavailability or inaccessibility of any transmissions or telephone or Internet service; (iv) unauthorized human intervention in any part of the entry process or the Promotion; (v) electronic or human error which may occur in the administration of the Promotion or the processing of entries.

  • 2) Disputes:

    THIS CONTEST IS GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF The United States of America AND California, WITHOUT RESPECT TO CONFLICT OF LAW DOCTRINES. As a condition of participating in this contest, participant agrees that any and all disputes which cannot be resolved between the parties, and causes of action arising out of or connected with this contest, shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action, exclusively before a court located in Utah County, Utah, USA having jurisdiction. Further, in any such dispute, under no circumstances will participant be permitted to obtain awards for, and hereby waives all rights to claim punitive, incidental, or consequential damages, including reasonable attorney’s fees, other than participant’s actual out-of-pocket expenses (i.e. costs associated with entering this contest), and participant further waives all rights to have damages multiplied or increased.

  • 3) Privacy Policy.

    Information submitted with an entry is subject to the privacy policy stated on the Pet Care Insurance website.

  • 4) Winners List:

    To obtain a copy of the winner’s name or a copy of these Official Rules, mail your request along with a stamped, self-addressed envelope to:

    Pet Care Insurance

    c/o: Marketing Department

    260 South 2500 West Suite #303

    Pleasant Grove, UT 84062

    Requests must be received no later than December 3, 2019.

  • 5) Sponsor:

    The Sponsor of the contest is:

    Pet Care Insurance

    260 South 2500 West Suite #303

    Pleasant Grove, UT 84062

  • 6)

    This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, or administered by, or associated with, Facebook, Twitter, or any other Social Network. You are providing your information to PCI and not to any other party.

Comparing Employee Dishonesty Coverage & Bonding

PCI’s employee dishonesty coverage is similar to a bond, but there may be some key differences to consider.

Employee dishonesty coverage:

  • Can be purchased in the same transaction
  • Doesn’t run credit checks
  • Provides $10,000 per occurrence and $25,000 aggregate coverage

Bonds may differ from our dishonesty coverage by:

  • Checking your credit during the application process
  • Having a “Conviction Claus;” Often bonds won’t pay on claims unless there is a conviction
  • Many require you to reimbursement the bonding company after a claim is paid