In a broad industry covering grooming, training, walking and a growing list of other services, many pet care professionals still share common issues. Here are three easy ways pet pros can simplify and strengthen their businesses:
- How to reduce admin management
Admin may be an inevitable part of running a business, but what pet care pros can do to streamline bookings and communications is go digital. Ditch pen and paper diaries in favour of Pata online platform that keeps all scheduled appointments, client details and transactions in one secured place. Having a digital calendar also enables clients to make bookings themselves without back-and-forth messages that take up precious time.
- How to reduce no-shows and cancellations
One of the biggest issues many pet care businesses encounter are late cancellations and appointment ghostings. A trusted pet care booking platform will get them covered by introducing the opportunity to charge upfront payments. Setting up automated reminders can further reduce no-shows, while having a waiting list means an appointment slot will never go to waste as other customers can step in at short notice.
- How to promote your pet care business
Word of mouth is a tried-and-tested method for attracting new customers, but joining an online marketplace can help pet care professionals reach a wider audience beyond their current clients community. With Pata, you can create a profile with clear information about available services and opening times, include a quick link for online bookings, and share your client reviews and photos to demonstrate your work.
How to find all those features in one place
The ultimate tip is to join Pata, the simple-to-use platform that makes pet care bookings easy. Designed with professionals in mind, Pata saves time on admin, protects against no-shows, and brings in new clients so businesses can grow as pet care pros follow their true passions.
In the words of Leigh Butcher, a pet groomer at Whitegates Grooming Parlour:
“Pata has made my life and managing my business so much easier; I’m no longer constantly getting phone calls so I can crack on with work. It’s easy to use and a huge time-saver for both myself and my customers. My favourite feature has to be the online booking: It’s simple, quick, and it just works. From both a customer and business point of view, it’s just brilliant.”
If you’re a pet care pro looking to work smarter, not harder, visit Pata’s website to arrange a demo or sign-up to create a Pata account at no cost, without any complicated plans.
