28/10/2025
I was thinking today about how often small business owners say thank you and talk about how much we appreciate your support. The truth is, when we say it, we can never ๐ง๐๐๐ก๐ก๐ฎ put into words just how much it means.
Before I started my own business, I used to see those messages and I believed them, but I didnโt truly understand them until now. So today, I wanted to offer a slightly different perspective.
While planning my 2026 diary, there are 14 dogs whoโve moved on for all sorts of reasonsโฆ families relocating, being rehomed, crossing the rainbow bridge or finding a new groomer. Thatโs over ยฃ5000 a year gone. Imagine going into work and being told your wages would drop by ยฃ450 a month from next week. Itโs a scary thought and honestly September/October 2025 has been my most stressful time since opening, even more than during the Covid chaos. Itโs going to take a long time to find that many new regulars.
So when I say thank you, I really do mean it. Every time you choose me, stay loyal, spend your hard-earned money and trust me with your precious family members it might seem small to you, but to me, itโs everything.
As I sit down to make the Christmas tree decorations for your gifts, Iโm looking through the list of names and feeling so grateful for each and every one of you. Thank you for keeping me going and for letting me do what I love most.
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