Run your Dog Grooming Business like a boss
Essential Tools and Expert Guidance to Help Your Grooming Business Thrive
Dog Grooming business, done right.
In an industry with such little formal regulation, obligations and responsibilities can loom large in a dog grooming business. It can be difficult to gauge best practice across many areas, and it can be overwhelming for groomers to manage staff and general business duties, on top of the constant animal welfare responsibilities for dogs in their care.
This section of igroomhub is to help groomers with a business, however that may look, make good decisions, and cultivate a professional culture in the dog grooming industry. If you are starting a dog grooming business in Australia, or if you are a sole trader, a salon owner and / or manager, a home business groomer, a franchisee, or in charge of a small team in some way, read on to see how igroombiz can help you nail it.
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Our comprehensive suite of resources is designed to empower and every facet of your business. Don’t just groom dogs; groom your business for success!
Support every member of your team with access to comprehensive online training blocks, covering foundation prep and grooming skills right through to advanced breed-specific techniques.
Excellent WHS practices are essential in our industry. Equip your staff with safe handling and hygiene knowledge and skills, creating a secure, stress-free space for pets and groomers alike.
Sharpen specialised skills like Asian Fusion and Hand Stripping with our Professional Development courses—expert-led, bringing top industry knowledge straight to your salon!
Strengthen your team and sharpen your vision with our dedicated Business Mentoring program, tailored to refine your entrepreneurial and leadership skills, and drive strategic success.
Explore the intricacies of Human Resources with our HR partner, and ensure a harmonious, efficient, and compliant workplace.
Free up time to work on your vision, empowering your team to confidently handle the day-to-day and keep your business running smoothly.
In a hands-on industry like dog grooming, it’s easy to think that education can only happen in person. But smart businesses know that online training can be a real game-changer. By integrating flexible, high-quality online courses, you can keep your staff learning and growing without disrupting your salon’s daily operations.
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Subscribe to igroomschool’s Theory Blocks - Quality Training On Tap
Our online training Blocks offers five flexible levels of education that integrate with on-the-job learning. Build confidence and capability at any level of expertise.
Dog Grooming Workplace Health and Safety Induction Course
From ergonomics and PPE to safe lifting techniques and chemical handling, this guide is designed to be an invaluable asset for your team’s safety and well-being. A must for any new staff member.
Professional Development Courses
Offer specialised Professional Development courses to help your team handle challenging grooms, master hand stripping, perfect Asian Fusion styles, and build essential skills in dog training and obedience. These courses also make thoughtful recognition gifts for dedicated team members.
Human Resources (HR)
Once a business starts to employ people, a whole new range of policies, processes and systems need to be created in order to remain compliant. Our HR partner, Strawberry Seed Consulting, is here to help.
Business Mentor
The role of a mentor is to guide you through building a clear vision for your grooming business, empowering you with insights and actionable strategies. Complete this course, then book your included mentoring sessions with our expert, long term grooming industry educator and succesful business owner and pioneer, Natalie West, to put those goals into practice and bring your business to the next level.
Want to find out how we can help your business? Need more information about our courses?
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Insights for Aspiring Dog Grooming Business Owners
Running a grooming business well means staying devoted to your team and clients through strong leadership. Here are five tips to guide you in establishing a culture that inspires in your workplace.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Currently dog groomers are in high demand, so dog grooming can certainly be a lucrative career choice. Your earning capacity will be dependent on your business structure, your price points, and how often and how hard you work.
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It is crucial that you write a detailed business plan before you start, including goals, objectives, budgets and marketing strategies. When starting from scratch, you must take into consideration the initial start-up costs, whether that be renting a space, purchasing tables, dryers and baths, as well as all your tools and equipment, like your scissors, blades, clippers, shampoos and cleaning products. You will need to determine the structure of your business first, and then you will have a better understanding of what your initial costs will be.
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Just like other industries, employment and payment structures in the grooming industry exist in many categories. You may work part-time, full-time, or casually, so your earning capacity will be dependent on this. And, how hard you work!
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Communication skills, business savvy, compassion, productivity and efficiency as well as an understanding of workplace health and safety.
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