Below are some vehicles sold here. Use this info to get an idea of what has been selling, asking prices, etc. Remember these were asking prices and not necessarily the final selling price which is confidential to the sellers and buyers.

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Wag'n Tails Mobile Conversions

Wag’n Tails Dyna Groom Van Built On New Ford Transit Chassis and Shipping Immediately To Pet Groomers Everywhere! The new Dyna Groom mobile pet grooming van is the second new model introduced by the company in the last 12 months. “We constantly strive to stay ahead of the curve” said Wag’n Tails President Dennis Gnetz, “and our Dyna Groom is one more prime example of that philosophy.” The Dyna Groom van fills an important space in the Wag’n Tails van offerings, between the smaller Ultra Groom van and the diesel powered Endurance Sprinter models. Wag’n Tails CFO, Chuck Perry commented “when Ford Motor Company stopped producing the E350 platform we employed to convert almost 1000 Pet Pro Vans, we were ready. We immediately introduced the Ultra Groom van built on the Dodge Promaster to fill that void in our lineup. It’s hard to believe that was almost a year ago.” Perry continued, “We anxiously awaited Ford’s introduction of the Transit van and it was worth the wait! Our new Dyna Groom on the Transit is nothing short of Fantastic!” The Dyna Groom Van is spacious with 6’ 6” of headroom, nearly vertical walls and it’s about 2 feet longer than the Pet Pro Van. New features include Cree LED lighting technology to virtually eliminate shadowing, fully enclosed cabinetry, an available 2nd grooming station and all the other amenities groomers love and have come to expect in their Wag’n Tails vans like refrigerators, Clipper Vacs, battery inverter systems, stereos and much more. “Our Dyna Groom van was a hit at the Barkleigh Intergroom Show last week in New Jersey and sales have already exceeded our wildest expectations” said Gnetz. “Our assembly line is loaded with Dyna Groom vans and we are producing them to meet heavy demand for them” he concluded. Wag’n Tails grooming conversion lineup now includes 4 vans and a trailer to meet the needs of any mobile groomer in terms of size, price, comfort and efficiency. Ford Motor Credit Company offers Dyna Groom financing packages with rates as low as 2.9% available to qualified clients and a secure, on-line application for financing is conveniently on the home page of the Wag’n Tails website. www.wagntails.com

With over 40 years experience-experience that included operating our own 22 unit fleet of vans-we have the expertise to lead you on a path to success. We are changing lives one groomer at a time every single day here at Wag’n Tails! Our proven business model is continuously being refined and updated to ensure your viability in the mobile grooming market place. Wag’n Tails provides you with the tools to implement the business model before you take delivery of your van or trailer to jump start your mobile grooming business. We even offer financing of the vehicle and the conversion in one package so no payment is due until after you take delivery of your van. In most cases, you have 30 days to generate income before your first payment is due! We even have a secure online application on our home page at www.wagntails.com to make applying for a loan a snap. Ask any of our over 2,000 groomers living the mobile lifestyle about us. They’ll tell you to go with the best-go with Wag’n Tails Mobile Conversions. We put your dreams in motion! For immediate information, go to Wag'n Tails website, www.wagntails.com and take a virtual tour of our models online and watch our video! Call 800-513-0304.

Groomers Wanted - Aussie Pet Mobile

Aussie Pet Mobile is looking for you. Are you looking for individuals wishing to have a career in mobile pet grooming? All levels of experience may apply, additional training available. Please click here and complete the form provided and your inquiry will be sent to an Aussie Pet Mobile near you.

#1 Mobile Pet Grooming Franchise
Aussie Pet Mobile

Aussie Pet Mobile is looking for you - Be Your Own Boss

Aussie Pet Mobile is looking for individuals wishing to have a career and ownership in a mobile pet grooming franchise. Aussie Pet Mobile offers a great opportunity for Entrepreneurs in the USA. We have many excellent locations available.

No experience in Pet Care or Pet Grooming is required to own your own franchise.

Our franchise is not just for pet lovers, it's also for those who are passionate about business success stories. We believe anyone who is prepared to follow a smart, clear and proven system can achieve great success in this business.

RetroStylistWear.com

• Quality. Function. Fabulous.

Stylist Wear for Professional Pet Groomers.

Retro Stylist Wear designs stylist wear made of durable, high quality, breathable, nylon material. Only quality, well sewn zippers are used. These pet grooming smocks wash and wear very well daily without ironing.

• ●  Designed with 3/4 sleeves to protect arms from hair splinters.

• ●  Hidden Pockets with quality zippers to avoid the fur-fill-up and furry feet.
  ●  High quality yet breathable nylon material that sloughs off fur extremely well.
  ●  Designed with function and fashion for men and women.
  ●  Longer length keeps legs fur free all day long.
  ●  Great customer service and return policy.
  ●  Our stylist wear is designed, worn, and tested by Bow Wow Beauty Shoppe in San Diego, CA.
  Online Ordering: www.retrostylistwear.com.

PetBizInsurance.com

The Nation's Leader in Pet Business Insurance

PetBizInsurance.com is made for pet business professionals just like you, looking for coverage to protect your business and the pets you care for.

We’re the nation’s leader in pet business insurance and the industry’s original pioneer. In fact, we have over three decades of expertise and dedication to serving the unique needs of pet business professionals. Offering insurance in ALL pet-related businesses including Groomers, Mobile Grooming, Kennels, Veterinarians, Pet Supply Stores and MORE! Contact us today for a free, no obligation quote and let us help you.

Pet Groomer Insurance
Mobile Groomer Insurance
Kennel Insurance
Pet Store Insurance
Pet Trainer Insurance
Veterinarian Insurance

Tag-Along Mobile Grooming Trailers

In 1975 Mobile Grooming was in its infancy. About the only way to “Go Mobile” was to design and build a unit yourself. That’s exactly what we did and we’ve been building them every since! With over 35 years of mobile grooming experience our founders are true pioneers in the mobile pet grooming industry. Over the years we have watched as this segment of Pet Grooming has grown extremely popular. The basic mobile shops of yester-year have been replaced with a trend toward fancy and exorbitantly expensive mobile salons. Our economy-minded philosophy has always been to keep your overhead low so that more profits belong to the business owner. There should be no need to spend ten upon tens of thousands of dollars to have a modern, efficient, comfortable and classy looking unit. The Better Business Bureau sites one reason for early business failure as “high debt”. So to accelerate your chances for success you should strive to own a low cost, efficient trailer such as ours to meet this sensible goal. It’s fully equipped, compact and lightweight with plenty of top quality components. Please take a few minutes to research what we have to offer and then contact us and let us help make your dreams a reality for less cost than you thought possible. Click here to visit our web site.

Mobile Grooming Insurance

AND OTHER PET INDUSTRY BUSINESS INSURANCE

The Governor Insurance Agency, established in 1947, is an independent agency that works for you. With access to over 50 different Insurance Companies, we work hard to locate and customize coverage for your specific insurance needs. Governor Insurance has been doing business in the Mahoning Valley and Shenango Valley (including Trumbull County, Mahoning County, Mercer County and Columbiana County) and surrounding areas, in addition to all 48 states since 1947. Please visit our website for more information or call 330-539-9999 today.

Full Circle Finance

Finance for Mobile Vehicles and
Grooming Equipment for all Pet Groomers

Full Circle Finance can help you acquire:
• Equipment loans and leases
• Working Capital
• New and used equipment purchases

This is where financing meets ambition!
It’s not about us. It’s not about our competition.
It’s about your wants and needs.
It’s about coming Full Circle back to the people who matter the most, our customers!

Contact Diana Hodson Wlodarczyk for all of your financing need and questions.

Toll Free: 888-223-2600 Direct: 707-894-6551
Diana@fullcirclellc.us

Do you want to be a part of a
$60 Billion Industry?

The Pet Industry is Booming and Puparazzi Provides a Great Opportunity for You. Owning a franchise allows you to go into business for yourself, but not by yourself. Puparazzi offers a franchise opportunity that provides an established service backed by a fantastic brand. Our business model includes tested operational systems and a highly effective mentor program that focuses on your growth. The Puparazzi franchise offers an excellent opportunity to help you achieve your goals and become part of a the multi-billion dollar pet care industry, with a franchisor who is there to support and guide you every step of the way.

What is Puparazzi?

Puparazzi is a mobile grooming business that provides professional pet grooming services to customers at their location. Our professionals take gentle care of our clients’ pets in the safety of their home or office.

We understand that your pet is more than just an animal – he’s a member of the family. Knowing that he remains on his own 'turf' or in-home throughout the grooming process gives both of you security and peace of mind.

 Visit our web site for information.

The Belly Band - The Tool Saver - The Paw Saver
Grooming Safety by Jessica Products

Grooming Safety by Jessica’s company mission is to help create a safer grooming environment in any type of pet grooming establishment, and to promote safer handling practices resulting in a more positive pet grooming experience for stylists, pets, and their people. Find these great safety products and more at www.groomingsafetybyjessica.com.

Pet Business Insurance

Pet Business insurance is an insurance agency that looks to improving the insurance services of the pet business community. Our goal is to make sure business owners, employees, and customers are properly informed about the different types of pet business insurance that is available to them and consult them on any policies they may have questions about. Unlike most insurance agencies, pet business insurance has agents who have been issuing pet business insurance policies for years. This ensures our clients will get the best possible coverage at the best price and completely understand the policies they have.

Pet Groomer insurance
Dog Groomer Insurance
Mobile Pet Grooming Insurance

Choice Plus Insurance Services - Pet Care Industry Insurance

Zach Davis and the team at Choice Plus Insurance Services, Inc. provide insurance coverage to business owners in pet care industry. We specifically serve Pet Grooming businesses, Mobile Dog Grooming businesses, Boarding and Kennels, Dog Day Cares Insurance and more.

We provide business liability, commercial auto, workers compensation, animal bailees protection and more. Like yourself, we take pride in our business and look forward to providing outstanding service.

We would love to show you how we can provide value to your business by saving you time, money and improving your protection.

Mobile Pet Grooming Insurance
Dog Day Care Insurance
Pet Business Insurance
 

Jodi Murphy is recognized as one of our industry's leaders. She is a speaker, contest judge and demonstrator, traveling nationally and internationally sharing her knowledge and skills.

Jodi has given countless seminars on mobile grooming throughout the United States and has now put all her knowledge and experience in this most complete book "Mobile Pet Grooming". This book covers all aspects of starting and maintaining a successful business. Jodi will discuss everything from selecting the right vehicle to sharing tips which will improve your grooming skills.

Over the past 15 years, Jodi has started and successfully operated three mobile grooming businesses in three totally different sections of the US - the south, the mid-west and now the northeast. After just a few months of starting up each business, she was unable to take on new clients and has had long waiting lists, thus allowing her to pick and choose her clients.

You will "ride along" and learn from her experiences over the years - the good and bad - that have made her into the accomplished groomer she is today. The information contained in this book is priceless. If you are mobile, thinking of going mobile, or even a shop owner, this is the book for you. Don't go mobile without it!

Some of the topics discussed:
Power options
Advertising
Pricing your services
Routing and scheduling
Customer relations
Managing your clientele
Maintaining your vehicle
Grooming tips and techniques
Grooming styles for every season
Capitalizing on your clientele
Mobile vehicle tips
Expanding your mobile business
Grooming cats in a mobile unit by Danelle German, CFMG, CFCG and much more! See www.jodimurphy.net.

Jodi Murphy is a Master Pet Stylist and National Grooming Consultant for the Andis Clipper company. She is a multiple Best In Show and Best All Around competitor and past member of Groom Team USA for four years finishing in the top four placements on the team. Jodi was an International medalist winning a gold and bronze medal in Barcelona, Spain in 2004 and a gold medal in Milan, Italy in 2007 competing among 13 countries of world renown groomers. In 2005 and 2006 she was awarded Best American Groomer. Even more impressive Jodi has been a successful mobile groomer since 1997. She has bought and sold multiple vans over the years and established 3 businesses in 3 completely differently areas of the United States. With her success she quickly became a well-known and respected speaker in the pet grooming industry and her Mobile Grooming Success seminars have been presented all over the country. Now you can own on 2 DVD's all of the same valuable information from her Mobile Grooming Success seminars. Mobile Grooming Part I covers the business end and Mobile Grooming Part II covers a day in the spa. To learn more about this extraordinary opportunity click here.

Trailer Country Mobile Grooming Trailers
Custom Conversions

www.trailercountryinc.com
888-710-2112

Financing Available
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Mobile Business Plans

Mobile Grooming Business Plan Software & Sample Plan

Starting a mobile grooming business typically involves less cash outlay than a commercial location. Most of the cash outlay is required for the down payment on the mobile vehicle, but you need to have some cash reserves while you grow the business adequate to cover your expenses, and start-up expenses.

You do need to investigate licenses carefully. Sometimes you need to get local approval from each city, town or county you groom in the form of a license or permit. Also, some housing associations may prohibit storing your vehicle in the driveway of your neighborhood. Often these associations consider commercial vehicles, especially those with custom lettering, to be an unsightly disturbance to the other members of the neighborhood association.

Do your homework for your business! You may be obligating yourself to a significant loan financing your purchase of a new or used vehicle. Protect your investment and ensure you clearly understand what your business needs to earn to cover its operating expenses, and the amount of net operating income (prior your salary or draw) it needs to earn in order to provide you with a personal income from the business income. The old saying, "It's not what you make, but what you keep" that clearly describes your goal in preparing a sales forecast and income and expense projection.

Some banks and auto financing firms absolutely require a business plan before they make a loan. It's no small task but perhaps the most important task to protect your investment in your business. You will need to project your business sales income for 3 to 5 years in advance from the day you open for business (see graph above). Then you will need to project the operating expenses and deduct them from your projected sales income thereby giving you an estimate of what personal income you can expect to earn from your business (see graph below). Going into business in the dark without knowing what you can expect to earn in sales and personal income is an unacceptable risks to banks or investors, and for good reason.

Chart generated by Pet Grooming Business Plan Helper & Sampler, a Grooming Business in a Box® product.
Copyright 2007-2012 Find A Groomer Inc. All rights reserved

The chart above shows some retail sales income. There are mobile groomers that sell flea and tick treatments, brushes, combs, toys and treats. Holistic food is also growing in popularity. Many pet owners desire the savings of buying the bulk bags but have little or no means of carrying the bag; the mobile groomer can.

Chart generated by Pet Grooming Business Plan Helper & Sampler,
a Grooming Business in a Box® product.
Copyright 2007-2012 Find A Groomer Inc. All rights reserved

How much do you need to invest? That's another question that must be answered with financial planning. Fortunately mobile grooming businesses are known for reasonable start-up costs involving cash outlay compared to a commercial locations. You don't have to deal with leasehold improvements like flooring, tiling, plumbing, carpentry and electricity. In some commercial locations leasehold improvements can cost as much or more than the cost of a new van or trailer.

The graph below shows the start-up funding required for a mobile business purchasing a new van. The business could be new or turning in an old van for a new one. The mobile owner requires about $58,000 in "start-up assets" and $3,000 for start-up expenses. Every business owner learns basic financial terms and you definitely need to know the difference between an "asset" and "expense." In accounting and tax reporting your assets and expenses are handled quite differently.

Suffice to say that assets for a mobile grooming business is major equipment like the vehicle and its contents. Start-up expenses are easy to understand. They have a short lifetime and include grooming supplies, small tools and equipment, advertising, stationery, licenses, and fees to name just a few. Refer to the chart below once more.

We know the groomer requires $61,000 to cover the purchases of assets and expenses, and some of that asset amount should be cash reserved because you run a new a business at a loss for several months until the clientele and demand increases.

The chart tells us that the groomer plans to seek a loan (light yellow) of $48,000 and her investment of her own money (light blue) will be $13,000.

Chart generated by Pet Grooming Business Plan Helper & Sampler,
a Grooming Business in a Box® product.
Copyright 2007-2012 Find A Groomer Inc. All rights reserved

If you require a bank loan or investor they are going to want to know exactly how much of an investment you need and how much you are personally putting up of your own money. Don't proceed without knowing the numbers, and have them well-documented. You are certain to be asked for that documentation. If you don't have it you will be perceived as being naive about the conduct required to start-up a business. It's okay to be naive now, but start learning more today.

There's another very common question someone is likely to ask you. Again, don't venture into business seeking loans or investors without knowing your projected "breakeven point." Below you will find the breakeven table for the groomer opening a home business above.

Break-even Analysis (Pet Care Services Only)

Monthly Units of Services to Break-even: 46
Monthly Gross Sales of Services to Break-even $2,142

Figures generated by Pet Grooming Business Plan Helper & Sampler,
a Grooming Business in a Box® product.
Copyright 2007-2012 Find A Groomer Inc. All rights reserved

Do you understand the figures? It's not too hard to figure it out once you know your projected average service fee for grooming services you expect in your business, and what your fixed costs are. Fixed costs can include interest payments on your loans to start-up the business, supplies, utilities etc.

In the example above the new business owner knows her business requires $2,142 a month to meet its fixed costs of operation. Because she knew her average grooming fee would be $46.37 it was easy to divide that number into the fixed costs of $2,142. The result is 46 services. In other words, the mobile groomer must groom 46 pets a month to meet costs of running the business. In this case, 46 pet services does not include personal income for the mobile owner (unless a small base salary was included in the in the $2,142 amount).

Impress others by sharing your break-even point. Now consider this question. Isn't it easy to count the number of pets you groom as you work through a month? Sure. Knowing that you must groom at least 46 pets to meet break-even is an easy way to track your progress at any time during the month. You will be better prepared should you not meet your goal, or to celebrate when you exceed your goal and start boosting your profit.

There's no simpler way to write a professional mobile grooming business plan suitable to present to banks than with Pet Grooming Business Plan Helper & Sampler. In fact, one of the sample plans is a mobile groomer start-up plan for Doorstep Mobile Grooming. No one else has ever released similar information and tools customized to the needs of pet groomers. Take a look at Grooming Business in a Box®.

Mobile Grooming Business Plan Software & Sample Plan