02/03/2024
Price increases. Many groomers dread this moment as inevitably there are clients who either become angry or try to guilt their professional groomer into not increasing their price. Neither of these responses are warranted nor should they be tolerated. Your professional groomer doesn't raise prices for the fun of it, it is a necessary part of staying in business. Here are some things your professional groomer needs you to know:
1. Price increases are necessary. Just like any other profession, price increases are a necessary part of running a successful business. No small business can continue to exist without ever increasing their prices.
2. Inflation affects your professional groomer too. The costs of power, water, gas, and rent have all increased. Your groomer must increase prices to cover these expenses.
3. Salon expenses you may not be aware of have also increased. Shampoos, conditioners, clipper blades, scissors, sharpening services, the list goes on and on...all of these expenses must be covered by increasing grooming prices.
4. Professional groomers must be able to make a livable wage. They cannot operate a professional salon for minimum wage. They must be properly compensated for increases in doing business as well as their skills and education.
To sum things up, if you expect your professional groomer to stay in business and thereby care for your pet, please do not complain when they increase prices. Remember that if they cannot earn a proper living, they may decide to close the doors...which leaves you searching for another groomer.
