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- What is your name?
- Nancy Jones
- Are you currently heading a woman-owned business?
- Yes
- If you are in business, what is the name of your business?
- Gone To The Dogs Pet Sitting
- Where did you get your idea for your business or the business you'd like to start?
- I have always had a great love for animals. In the past, I would watch my friends pets when they were on vacation. So, in doing some research in Pet Sitting, I decided that I could start my own Pet Sitting Company and love and enjoy my profession at the same time. I have so much fun with my business.
- Where is (will) your business located? (City and State)
- Fenton, MO. We service North, South and West Counties of St. Louis, MO
- If you already have a website, what is the address for your business?
- http://www.gonetothedogspetsit.com
- How long have you been in business? (Or when do you plan to open?)
- 3 Years
- How many employees do you have, if any?
- 0
- 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.
- We are a professional pet sitting organization, where we come to your home, where your pet feels the most comfortable and secure. We provide visits to your home to take care of your pet when you are at work or away on vacation. Your pet is pampered and loved.
- 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?
- A lot of people never heard of this pet sitting concept before. So I just told everyone I knew what my business was all about before I started advertising.
- What would you advise other women interested in starting a similar business?
- Research the business that you are interested in before you start so that you know what is all involved.
- What has been your biggest mistake?
- Finding the best place to advertise while getting the greatest value and circulation for my business.
- What has been your smartest move?
- Knowing when to say No.
- Are you willing to answer questions from other women business owners about your business?
- Yes
- What is your email address?
- gonetothedogs@brick.net
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Regards,
Nancy
Take care...
Jeannine ;)