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Essential Oils and MRSA
Natural preventative pet care isn't a new thing but it certainly isn't fully mainstream yet. One of the challenges is being able to re-educate the public to think outside of the box... (read more)

Afraid to Leave the House? Find a House Sitter
It's true, people need to escape the burdens of daily life for a while--from things like mowing the lawn, pulling weeds, painting, gardening, remodeling, home repairs, pet care,... (read more)

Holistic Pet Care?rom a Distinctly Christian Perspective
As a business, I?e not been in the holistic pet care industry long. As a pet owner and pet care worker, it has been a very long journey... (read more)

Disaster Preparedness for Pets - A Guide for Pet-Care Business Professionals
June is Disaster Preparedness for Pets month? but if you?e a pet-care business professional it's always a good time to make sure you've got a plan in place to administer to the needs of all the pets in your care when and if a disaster strikes... (read more)

Afraid to Leave the House? Find a House Sitter!
It's true, people need to escape the burdens of daily life for a while--from things like mowing the lawn, pulling weeds, painting, gardening, remodeling, home repairs, pet care, checking the mail, and paying their bills... (read more)

Antibiotics? I Think Not
Have you noticed that doctors are now being much more reluctant to give you a prescription for antibiotics unless it's proven that you are indeed suffering from a bacterial infection? Well, I wish I could say better late than never, but in the case of... (read more)

How to Maintain Your Love Affair ... With Your Dog Part Two - Assemble a Great Team
In part one we talked about forming good behavior traits early. Part two focuses on the types of people you want on your dog's 'team.'Create a Good Team of Advisors□ Find A Great Vet... (read more)

Using Baclinks to get Top Search Engine Ranking
There are no hidden secrets on how to rank high with the major search engines. All that is needed is a basic understanding of how search engines work and a bit of know how... (read more)

Your Friendly Holistic Neighborhood Online
What could be more relaxing and contemplating than reducing stress while sitting and browsing the Web? With the advent of the information technology and with almost everybody getting... (read more)

Budget Planning - Its Elementary My Dear Watson
Does it feel like you have to be Sherlock Holmes to solve the mystery behind balancing your personal budget? Are you living a mysterious thriller where your realization of "financial independence and security" is a vicious repeating cycle of debt? ... (read more)

How to Start a Pet-Sitting Business
Everyday someone asks me,? ow do you start a pet-sitting business??I try to answer their question succinctly. But the truth is, starting a pet-sitting business, or any business is not always a succinct process... (read more)

Budgeting: A Tough Love Way to Handle Your Household Budget
Developing and living by a household budget is by far the best way to get your expenses under control which, in turn, can mean a much less stressful life.However, many families find it very difficult to stick to a budget... (read more)

10 Easy Businesses to Start Part-Time or Full-Time
1. Freelance Writer? Freelance writers write articles for newspapers and magazines or copy for businesses. Most articles require research and must be well-written and suited to the style of the publication. Publications typically pay $.10 - $2... (read more)

Finding Freedom!
"You have not handed me over to the enemy but have set my feet in a spacious place. " Psalm 31:8, NIVDuring this weekend we're reminded of all of those who've gone before to fight for our country so that we can remain America the Free... (read more)

Resting in the Son
"Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body also will rest secure..." Psalm 16:9, NIVMy dog Shadrach has the laying down in the sun part down pretty good... (read more)

Facing Our Fears
"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid." John 14: 27, NIVOur Sunday paper gets the insert magazine, Parade... (read more)

Policy & Procedure Manuals - Tools For Greater Productivity and Efficiency
In today's tough retail environment the retailer needs all the tools he can get to help improve efficiency, productivity, and the bottom line. Two of these tools are the company's Policy Manual and Procedure Manual... (read more)

Creating a Welcome Packet for Your Pet Care Business Clients
When you’re marketing your business you put a great deal of time and thought into the preparation of your materials... (read more)

Carelessness
"For lack of guidance a nation falls, but many advisors make a victory sure." --Proverbs 11:14, NIVLove, that is the one thing that is above the law. Every single thing we do always affects someone else... (read more)

Become a Customer Enthusiasm-Guru!
One thing all successful small business owners have in common is the knowledge that their business is based on enthusiastic customers... (read more)

Going on Vacation?
Your deserve a vacation! You've probably worked hard all year and have been saving up and waiting patiently for a chance to get away for a few days (or a few weeks)... (read more)

Lower Your Veterinarian Costs And Increase the Longevity of Your Pets Lives
What does doing natural preventative care mean? I thought vaccinating, prevention medicines, and premium kibble was natural preventative care. Hardly... (read more)

Essential Oils and Our Pets
Before we talk about using the essential oils, we first should define what is an essential oil in the first place.An essential oil is a bioavailable nutritive liquid. This liquid is derived from flowers, plants, trees, etc... (read more)

The Essentials of Free Internet Marketing
Given a solid product, a well-developed Web site, and a carefully designed marketing strategy it? possible to make good -- even excellent -- sales without investing any money in promotion... (read more)

Hot Business Trends for 2004?And Beyond: Maybe One Will Turn Into a Creative Business Idea for You
I always look forward to the December issue of Entrepreneur magazine. That? the issue that features the publisher? annual pick of hot businesses, markets, and trends for smart entrepreneurs? or those who aspire to be... (read more)