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IndianaGirl · 10-28-2008, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by bchgirl

No I think these were people who hadn't been...discovered yet.

Oh Goodness....LOL

SamiNFurbabies · 10-29-2008, 03:05 AM

You should look into the rules and regulations of your area. You will most likely need insurance and an operating license (so that the city can come by and check to make sure that everything is safe for the dogs).
You would also need to get your name patented (i'm sorry it's really early---whatever the word is). You would need to make sure that your business' assets and costs are separate from your personal ones, for tax purposes. If you require outside funding/investments, it would be good to write a business plan (I think that it is good either way... it is a good way to determine cash inflows and outflows)... umm...
you need to come up with a marketing plan.
These are only a few suggesttions...I'm sure there is much more you need to do. I have taken a lot of entrepreneur classes...

MyPeanutAbbyGra · 10-29-2008, 04:57 AM

How cool is that! I wish I lived closer, you could hire me as your assistant

I'll put my thinking cap on (if I can find it) and try to think of a clever name!

SamiNFurbabies · 10-29-2008, 05:39 AM

How about Daisy's Doggie Daycare?

Let me know if you have any questions--- I have never started my own business...but like i said, I've taken classes. I'm thinking of starting my own business next year---if I can think of an idea.

jfalz73 · 10-29-2008, 05:57 AM

How about this..."La Petite Doggie Daycare" serving the needs of your Little Dogs!

Good Luck in your venture!!

dogears · 10-29-2008, 06:07 AM

I always like things off the beaten path

so why not name it: Wet Blanket- DogCare

IndianaGirl · 10-29-2008, 07:29 AM

Thanks all for the great suggestions and names!
I should clarify its more dog sitting operation than a daycare. I think there is a BIG difference in the two. I won't have more than 5 babies at a time. There was so cute and funny names given by you guys!

Doin' It Doggie Style
Doggy Daze
Spoiled Pups
Sit, Stay & Play
Daisy's Doggie Daycare
La Petite Doggie Daycare
Wet Blanket- DogCare

You guys are funny! I think its more fun thinking of the name. Im starting off small, maybe someday big

I already have a few people lined up for me to get this going. My breeder is the one referring to me, how nice is he?

bchgirl · 10-29-2008, 07:40 AM

HEY!! My name suggestion isn't on that list.

Can we vote? I really like....sit, stay, and play. That's cute.

IndianaGirl · 10-29-2008, 07:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bchgirl

HEY!! My name suggestion isn't on that list.

Can we vote? I really like....sit, stay, and play. That's cute.

Yours is #1
I just improvised a little

I would love to vote on it, Im open for that!

ARCHIE · 10-29-2008, 07:43 AM

Good luck with your day care. Sounds like hard work and lot's of fun.

bchgirl · 10-29-2008, 07:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IndianaGirl

Yours is #1
I just improvised a little

I would love to vote on it, Im open for that!

I hate to imagine what comes up when someone googles THAT name.

chachi · 10-29-2008, 07:46 AM

I like sit stay and play.
good luck

SamiNFurbabies · 10-29-2008, 07:50 AM

I like this one: La Petite Doggie Daycare

except, I'd probably go one step further:
La Petite Chien Dogsitting service.

You should consider daycare though. I'd send my dogs on a regular basis to a daycare, if I could trust the person.

ScootieBootie · 10-29-2008, 08:07 AM

You will have to get a kennel license.
You will need to make sure that you have a filing system to keep track of dogs vax records.
Keep a file with dogs photos.

Determine if you will be providing the food or if the owners bring the food.

I'll be back

IndianaGirl · 10-29-2008, 08:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScootieBootie

You will have to get a kennel license.
You will need to make sure that you have a filing system to keep track of dogs vax records.
Keep a file with dogs photos.

Determine if you will be providing the food or if the owners bring the food.

I'll be back

Yes!
They will have to provide their own food, but I will do snacks

10-29-2008, 04:57 AM	#18
MyPeanutAbbyGra I love my baby girls! Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 2,718	How cool is that! I wish I lived closer, you could hire me as your assistant I'll put my thinking cap on (if I can find it) and try to think of a clever name! __________________ Tammy, Mama to Abby Grace Daisy Mae RIP Peanut & Chloe, ABBY 's WINSTON Within the heart of every stray Lies the singular desire to be loved

10-29-2008, 05:57 AM	#20
jfalz73 Owned by my yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Coats, NC Posts: 5,001	How about this..."La Petite Doggie Daycare" serving the needs of your Little Dogs! Good Luck in your venture!! __________________ My little dog-a heartbeat at my feet. -Edith Wharton jeanne BrooklynBenjamin

10-29-2008, 07:40 AM	#23
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10-29-2008, 07:46 AM	#27
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	I like sit stay and play. good luck __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

10-29-2008, 03:05 AM	#17
SamiNFurbabies YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: My House Posts: 517	You should look into the rules and regulations of your area. You will most likely need insurance and an operating license (so that the city can come by and check to make sure that everything is safe for the dogs). You would also need to get your name patented (i'm sorry it's really early---whatever the word is). You would need to make sure that your business' assets and costs are separate from your personal ones, for tax purposes. If you require outside funding/investments, it would be good to write a business plan (I think that it is good either way... it is a good way to determine cash inflows and outflows)... umm... you need to come up with a marketing plan. These are only a few suggesttions...I'm sure there is much more you need to do. I have taken a lot of entrepreneur classes...

10-29-2008, 05:39 AM	#19
SamiNFurbabies YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: My House Posts: 517	How about Daisy's Doggie Daycare? Let me know if you have any questions--- I have never started my own business...but like i said, I've taken classes. I'm thinking of starting my own business next year---if I can think of an idea.

10-29-2008, 06:07 AM	#21
dogears Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Charlotte, nc Posts: 555	I always like things off the beaten path so why not name it: Wet Blanket- DogCare

10-29-2008, 07:29 AM	#22
IndianaGirl Little Pink Houses Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Burbank, California USA Posts: 1,031	Thanks all for the great suggestions and names! I should clarify its more dog sitting operation than a daycare. I think there is a BIG difference in the two. I won't have more than 5 babies at a time. There was so cute and funny names given by you guys! Doin' It Doggie Style Doggy Daze Spoiled Pups Sit, Stay & Play Daisy's Doggie Daycare La Petite Doggie Daycare Wet Blanket- DogCare You guys are funny! I think its more fun thinking of the name. Im starting off small, maybe someday big I already have a few people lined up for me to get this going. My breeder is the one referring to me, how nice is he?

10-29-2008, 07:43 AM	#25
ARCHIE No Longer A Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NEW YORK Posts: 16,218	Good luck with your day care. Sounds like hard work and lot's of fun.

10-29-2008, 07:50 AM	#28
SamiNFurbabies YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: My House Posts: 517	I like this one: La Petite Doggie Daycare except, I'd probably go one step further: La Petite Chien Dogsitting service. You should consider daycare though. I'd send my dogs on a regular basis to a daycare, if I could trust the person.

10-29-2008, 08:07 AM	#29
ScootieBootie Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2008 Location: NC Posts: 285	You will have to get a kennel license. You will need to make sure that you have a filing system to keep track of dogs vax records. Keep a file with dogs photos. Determine if you will be providing the food or if the owners bring the food. I'll be back