TLDR: Moving locations and raising prices
Hey everyone! I know I've been quiet on here for quite some time now. Things are starting to come together, and I'll have a few updates rolling out over the next few weeks!
As most of you know I will be moving locations here soon! I'll make an entirely separate post with all the needed details when that happens. For now I need to touch base about why this is happening, how it's happening, and the changes to expect from this transition.
I started this business in a way that made total sense at the time, with a very clear plan ahead of me. I've never been much of a business person.. I enjoy working with dogs, having good relationships with people, and helping when I can. Unfortunately, my situation has drastically changed and I'm being faced with some new financial realities. If I want this business to be sustainable I have very few options on the table for how to move forward. Renting a commercial space would force me to operate in a way that conflicts with my ideals and I can't do that. I'm being offered a stepping stone by an amazing woman who is literally saving this business with her kindness and generosity ❤️ this is not a long term solution though, and I need to be thinking about my next steps. Ultimately, I need to purchase a home within the next few years that can double as a grooming shop, similar to what I've had going on thus far. In order to do this I need to be bringing in more money. So here are my two options.. Either I schedule more dogs at one time, or I charge more for the one on one services I'm currently providing. Most of you have found me because you needed a one on one shop, and to be honest this is definitely my preference as well. In reality, this is something people typically charge much more for. I know a shop with a $90 base price for small dogs in downtown Eugene. My prices have started typically at $60 sometimes less. Unfortunately that is not sustainable for me anymore. I understand t