Pets
这种“鲨鱼如何Tank' Contestant Found Love -- and Wealth -- By Spray Painting His Dog
When Abe Geary proposed to his girlfriend by painting the words 'Marry me?' on the side of his brother's white boxer, a venture now known as PetPaint was born.
Fido Takes a Business Trip
Taking pets on business trips is easier and more popular than ever – but not without its challenges.
After $2.3 Billion Sale, Entrepreneur Shares the Secret to Growing His Business
Clay Mathile started managing Iams pet food when it was a $500,000 company. He sold the company for $2.3 billion. In his new book, he talks about the importance of letting go of control.
How a Squinting Dog Inspired a $3 Million Company
When their border collie had trouble seeing during a game of fetch, Roni and Ken Di Lullo invented Doggles, tinted sport goggles for dogs.
Entrepreneur Who Led the Pack in the Dog-Walking Business Dies
The New Yorker is credited for making dog-walking a professional business. The easy-entry niche has since boomed along with soaring demand from busy families.
3 Steps to Creating Your Branding Message
Brand messaging is about capturing just the right language that embodies your brand and makes it stand out from the pack. Here are three steps to get you there.
Franchise Brings Hospice-Care Model to Pets
Lap of Love brings in-home veterinary hospice to ailing pets in a growing number of states.
Day #1: Woof! Best Pet Gifts Under $50
The first picks from our Indie Merchant Holiday Gift Guide have arrived. Here's our list of favorites for furry friends.
How I Did It: Getting Started in the Pet Business
Meet five enterprising animal lovers who found their second acts in the booming pet industry.
A Tech Entrepreneur Finds a Niche in Pouncing on Law-Breaking Pet Owners
PooPrints uses DNA samples to track down dumping doggies and the scofflaws who don't pick up after them
Undergrads Clean Up With an 'Indoor Outhouse' Business for Pets
A pair of college students dream up a product that gives pets some relief.
How Social Media and a Sprinkle of Stardust Led to One Franchisee's Success
A Fetch! Pet Care franchisee in the Los Angeles area credits celeb clientele and word of mouth for its growth.
How Two Small Companies Are Driving Revenue Using Social Media
A look at how a food truck and a veterinary practice are making virtual relationships online that translate into real-life dollars.
Venture Capital in Reverse: The Business Idea First, Then the Entrepreneur
A Kansas City firm turns the traditional VC funding model on its head and captures new opportunities.
Three Tips for Building an Online Community
Focus on the interests of your community, not just your own product, and you're likely to end up with loyal customers.