by Carol Frank | Sep 29, 2011 | Human Resources
by Pam Boyd It’s a dream come true for pet-lovers to work in the industry we love. Unfortunately, in spite of the passion we have for pets, many pet-based businesses bottom out or fail due to an inability of the owner to master or enjoy the management piece of their...
by Carol Frank | Sep 26, 2011 | Human Resources
Over the last year I’ve been consulting with a company whose founders are spread throughout the country – one on the west coast, one in Colorado, one in Texas. With a phone and internet connection, what could be the problem? As I’ve discovered, – plenty. When...
by Carol Frank | Aug 26, 2011 | Exit Planning
Recently I moderated a webcast for APPA titled “The Basics of Pet Business Valuation.” As business owners and entrepreneurs we tend to think of a valuation as a necessity only when we sell a business or in the unfortunate event of a death or divorce. But what I...
