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- What is your name?
- Diana
- Are you currently heading a woman-owned business?
- Yes
- If you are in business, what is the name of your business?
- TLC Pet Care, Pet Sitting and Dog Walking Services
- Where did you get your idea for your business or the business you'd like to start?
- I'm currently working part time and want to start my own pet sitting business. In the meantime, I have a web store where I sell the jewelry I bead and other misc. items.
- Where is (will) your business located? (City and State)
- Seffner Florida
- If you already have a website, what is the address for your business?
- http://yourfriendscloset.ecrater.com/
- How long have you been in business? (Or when do you plan to open?)
- January 2008
- How many employees do you have, if any?
- 1-5
- What is your annual revenue?
- I choose not to disclose
- Describe your product or service, or the product you plan to introduce to the market.
- Pet sitting,dog walking and house sitting. I also bead custom made jewelry and am considering getting my agriculture licensed renewed.
- How did you (or plan to) fund your business startup?
- personal savings
- What was (is) the biggest hurdle in getting your business off the ground?
- Getting the money together.
- What would you advise other women interested in starting a similar business?
- You must have a plan on how to do everything you plan. Put it all down on paper and talk to a lot of people.
- What has been your smartest move?
- Advertising anywhere and everywhere I can for free until I can afford to pay to advertise.
- Are you willing to answer questions from other women business owners about your business?
- Yes
- What is your email address?
- flpetsitter@tampabay.rr.com
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I see that you set up your SendOutCards free trial. How did you like the system?
Nicole
There is a huge demand for pet-sitting and dog-walking these days so with some adverstising, you should do quite well. Good luck with your new business venture.
Joanne