What do you consider to be your biggest achievement in your life so far?
AC: Graduating grooming school
JB: owning two business.
How did you come to want to work with animals?
AC: I use to be a foster mom and cat feeder for the feline assistance. I just feel in love with caring for Animals after that.
JB: working in an establishment where I was unhappy.
What sparked your interest to become an entrepreneur?
AC: My business partner Jasmine.
JB: to be happy
Do you have future goals for your business? If yes, what are they?
To have a franchise love your poochie.
Did you find it easy or hard to start your business? Explain.
AC: It Started out being easy since we started our business from a home but as we have grown we face more difficulties that we are slowly surpassing.
What other goals would you like to accomplish in your life?
AC: My goals for my life are to become a vet and continue watching our business grow.
JB: going back to school
What advice would you give to those who want to start their own business?
AC: Start out small, use what is readily available until u can afford what u desire.
Do your research don't just open a business cause it looks easy.
Share a piece of advice or a lesson you learned and how it has helped you through your life experiences.
AC: Don't rush into things and be realistic. The pet grooming industry is a very fast pass business and trends or styles are always changing. We want our business to be able to keep up with what is popular in the world of grooming but what is popular in the United states, or Japan may not be right for our Bermudian clients.
For pet grooming services and to learn more about Love Your Poochie, visit their website at www.loveyourpoochie.com
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