“If he fails, at least
he fails daring greatly so his place will not be with those cold and timid
souls who knew no victory or defeat.” Theodore Roosevelt.
At age 67 I am beginning a new challenge in my life. I know,
you older folks, consider me young, but for those younger, I hear amazement in
reaction to my announcement, as if I have one foot in a Florida sink-hole.
Whose ever perspective, new challenges are daunting whether
babysitting a new grandchild or putting it in gear for a 6500 mile road trip, and
in my case, starting up a new business adventure.
Forgotten are the ropes I climbed scaling the Internet
ladder to see my website erected in the clouds. And the obstacles I crawled under
to sneak into the literary world before
anyone realized I had no idea what I was doing are a dim memory. . It was 2011
and JUDY HOWARD PUBLISHING is up and running strong. And, like looking back on
the birth of a child,now it seems it wasn’t difficult. The rewards of a job
well done far outweighing the pain and suffering of the delivery.
So, today I am announcing my new venture. It is so new -
only an idea and a dream - it has no name. On this venture I’m partnering up
with you folks in Internet land. Why should I go it alone? After all, everyone of
you have been instrumental in my success as an author. So now I want you to
come along with us on this new ride and experience the emergence of my new MOBILE DOG
GROOMING business.
I take many aspects into
consideration when starting a new business venture. The first: Is there a need
for the service I’m offering?
In a senior community the answer is a slam-dunk. My
customers who patronize my physical shop aren’t hesitating to put their kitties’
and poochies’ names on the mobile waiting list. The sign-up list, in only two
weeks, is long.
Anyone beginning a new business venture needs to ask, “Do I
have the capital to invest?” In the beginning over thirty years ago, I gave up my
home and slept in the shop, bathing after-hours in the same tub I washed the
dogs. I had no bills and minimum equipment. With no debt and nothing to lose
but a dog tub to bathe in, I was on the route to success. But flying by the seat
of my pants created its own chuck holes on the way to prosperity, pot holes that
could only be filled with faith, dreams, and countless long, hard days.
That was so very long ago. Today,though I should be looking
at retirement, I can’t seem to let go. Perhaps this mobile grooming branch of
The Canine Beauty Salon will grow and take me out onto the limb of retirement.
My vision encompasses a small trailer tagging along behind my motor home with its
matching graphics and equipped with all the necessities to make a dog or cat feel
like new. Sportster and I will greet the happy faces of customers who are delighted
they can remain in their bathrobes and still have their pet groomed.
My vision evolves taking it on the road. Sportster and I will
begin to lurk around the dog parks in the campgrounds when we travel. From my years of travel, one common response
from people I meet when I explain my profession is, “Oh my dog needs a bath.
Where do you groom?”
My location sometimes 1200 to 6000- miles away is always met
with disappointment. Now grooming service will be within a paw’s length.
On the road, pet sitting is include in my vision, enabling
the pet’s owner to spend the day as an RVer should – sightseeing, with no
worries of being gone too long
So as partners in my new endeavor, I am asking all of you to
help select a name for this new service Sportster and I are embarking and
meowing on. We would love to have your
feedback as you vote for one or suggest a name of your own.
1.
Meows and Bow Wows
2.
Bubbles and Bows
3.
Sassy Suds
4.
Barks and Bubbles ( very cute but excludes
Meows)
5.
Primp my Pet
6.
A Thousand Tails ( my favorite)
7.
Sitting Pretty
8.
Scruffy to Fluffy
9.
On the Spot Pet Care
10. Whiskers
on Wheels
11. Wags
and Whiskers
12. All
Over Rover and Cats Too
Follow us on this new adventure.
