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Tillys_mom · 11-01-2007, 11:02 AM

My mobile grooming is going really great! I have been kept pretty busy with it. For the past month I have been getting calls like crazy. Usually I'm semi booked for the following by the end of the current week but I don't have any customers for next week.

That was when I was hoping the most to have a solid booked week for financial reasons. I ran a special online through a classified ad for $5 per dog if booked for the next couple of weeks. I don't want to sound desperate but I want to attract some new customers. What is some good creative ideas? I have my cards out and about and I have flyers out too. Hmmm...trying to put my thinking cap on.

windsor'smom · 11-01-2007, 01:27 PM

No real ideas for you unless you want to pop on down to Florida and do my three.

Good luck with your new business!

Tillys_mom · 11-01-2007, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by windsor'smom

No real ideas for you unless you want to pop on down to Florida and do my three.

Good luck with your new business!

Oh I wish I lived closer! That would be so cool!

yougetthesmiles · 11-01-2007, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Tillys_mom

My mobile grooming is going really great! I have been kept pretty busy with it. For the past month I have been getting calls like crazy. Usually I'm semi booked for the following by the end of the current week but I don't have any customers for next week.

That was when I was hoping the most to have a solid booked week for financial reasons. I ran a special online through a classified ad for $5 per dog if booked for the next couple of weeks. I don't want to sound desperate but I want to attract some new customers. What is some good creative ideas? I have my cards out and about and I have flyers out too. Hmmm...trying to put my thinking cap on.

I was going to Pm you to see how this was going. Glad you posted.

Maybe have a special after 10 grooms, get the 11th free.
Or you could even put a coupon in the paper for $5 off.

How much are you normally charging?

For My Coby · 11-01-2007, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by windsor'smom

No real ideas for you unless you want to pop on down to Florida and do my three.

Good luck with your new business!

- Yeah, I was thinking we could really test the "mobile" part of mobile grooming!!

Tillys_mom · 11-01-2007, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by yougetthesmiles

I was going to Pm you to see how this was going. Glad you posted.

Maybe have a special after 10 grooms, get the 11th free.
Or you could even put a coupon in the paper for $5 off.

How much are you normally charging?

Yea I was thinking about something like that as well. I am charging for a Yorkie $25 if they are within our city limits and $30 for surrounding cities. Do you think that's high? I paid $25 for Tilly to get groomed before I started grooming and she wasn't mobile. I just don't want to rip anyone off.

Tillys_mom · 11-01-2007, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by For My Coby

- Yeah, I was thinking we could really test the "mobile" part of mobile grooming!!

I need a magic grooming van! Just poof and I'm in a city. That would be really mobile.

For My Coby · 11-01-2007, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Tillys_mom

Yea I was thinking about something like that as well. I am charging for a Yorkie $25 if they are within our city limits and $30 for surrounding cities. Do you think that's high? I paid $25 for Tilly to get groomed before I started grooming and she wasn't mobile. I just don't want to rip anyone off.

I personally would think people would pay a bit more for the convenience! I know I would.

adorame · 11-01-2007, 01:48 PM

Will the local vet offices let you leave flyers in their waiting room? also I would check around and see if your library or churches have a bulletin board that you could put a few up on. Good luck!

Tillys_mom · 11-01-2007, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by For My Coby

I personally would think people would pay a bit more for the convenience! I know I would.

Really? I didn't know since I'm new at it if people would pay much. I did a Shih Tzu for $25 is that too cheap? I did a cocker spaniel for $30, and a cat for $35. I have no clue what to charge.

yougetthesmiles · 11-01-2007, 01:52 PM

I don't think thats high at all for mobil! I pay $30 at my groomers. Do you supply all the grooming products? How long does it take you to do one dog?

For My Coby · 11-01-2007, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Tillys_mom

Really? I didn't know since I'm new at it if people would pay much. I did a Shih Tzu for $25 is that too cheap? I did a cocker spaniel for $30, and a cat for $35. I have no clue what to charge.

I think (I don't have my checkbook with me) that I pay $27 apiece for Coby (Yorkie) and Reggie (Shi Tzu) plus I usually give a $5 tip per dog. So if I didn't even have to take them anywhere, I'd be willing to pay more (or tip bigger).

For My Coby · 11-01-2007, 01:56 PM

You know - what about an introductory price to get your clientele built up? I know you don't want to turn people off by too high prices, but you also don't want to set your long range prices too low so you don't make it.

So how about advertising "new client" prices good for the next three months or through 2007 or something like that. That's what the wireless and internet people do.... give you a low price for so long and then put you on the normal price plan.

Tillys_mom · 11-01-2007, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by yougetthesmiles

I don't think thats high at all for mobil! I pay $30 at my groomers. Do you supply all the grooming products? How long does it take you to do one dog?

Yeah I supply everything. I have a grooming table and a portable tub. Since I'm still learning it takes about 2 hours to do a dog. Most of my customers have been really pleased that they can sit on the sofa and watch me groom. I just clean up my mess when I'm done.

chachi · 11-01-2007, 01:57 PM

I am glad to hear its going well

11-01-2007, 11:02 AM	#1
Tillys_mom Spoilin' Tilly & Jack Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 2,227	My mobile grooming My mobile grooming is going really great! I have been kept pretty busy with it. For the past month I have been getting calls like crazy. Usually I'm semi booked for the following by the end of the current week but I don't have any customers for next week. That was when I was hoping the most to have a solid booked week for financial reasons. I ran a special online through a classified ad for $5 per dog if booked for the next couple of weeks. I don't want to sound desperate but I want to attract some new customers. What is some good creative ideas? I have my cards out and about and I have flyers out too. Hmmm...trying to put my thinking cap on. __________________ Momma Tilly Money will buy you a pretty good dog, but it won't buy the wag of his tail.

11-01-2007, 01:27 PM	#2
windsor'smom Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2006 Location: Panama City, FL Posts: 554	No real ideas for you unless you want to pop on down to Florida and do my three. Good luck with your new business! __________________ NOBODY CAN FULLY UNDERSTAND THE MEANING OF LOVE UNLESS THEY'RE OWNED BY A DOG

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For My Coby Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,139	You know - what about an introductory price to get your clientele built up? I know you don't want to turn people off by too high prices, but you also don't want to set your long range prices too low so you don't make it. So how about advertising "new client" prices good for the next three months or through 2007 or something like that. That's what the wireless and internet people do.... give you a low price for so long and then put you on the normal price plan. __________________ Diane, and my boys ..... Coby and Reggie !! Striving to be a YTPP - a YT Positive Poster! In Memory of My Beautiful Mother 7/22/28-8/27/08

11-01-2007, 01:57 PM	#15
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	I am glad to hear its going well __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

11-01-2007, 01:48 PM	#9
adorame YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,312 Blog Entries: 1	Will the local vet offices let you leave flyers in their waiting room? also I would check around and see if your library or churches have a bulletin board that you could put a few up on. Good luck!

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yougetthesmiles BANNED FOR NOT MAILING PRODUCTS PURCHASED Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 9,295 Blog Entries: 3	I don't think thats high at all for mobil! I pay $30 at my groomers. Do you supply all the grooming products? How long does it take you to do one dog?