Features

Want to know who will win the election? Watch the pound

In recent years there has been a lot of talk about how badly wrong pollsters can get it. Nobody thought Trump would win, nobody thought Leave would win the referendum, indeed even elections have been too close to call. Though it now feels like a different historical epoch to look…

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The Lib Dems want to abolish business rates, but don’t hold your breath

Over the weekend the leader of the Lib Dems, Jo Swinson, visited Hertforshire to discuss her party’s approach to SMEs. The timing was important: it was Small Business Saturday, an idea imported from the United States, the purpose of which is to promote buying local, and to draw attention to the…

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The importance of quality ingredients in fish feeds

Poor formulation in fish feeds can lead to incorrect quantities and low-quality ingredients being used, which can affect the health of the fish in an aquarium or pond but will also have significant impact on water quality. Why is fish food so important? When directing customers on how best to…

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Pet owners guide to safe treats and chews for their pets

As treats and chews come in a variety of types and sizes, it’s important for owners to choose a chew appropriate in size and shape for their pet. Advise them they should always supervise their pet when eating it. Some owners choose to feed their dogs raw bones. Smaller, softer…

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Helping puppies to get into the grooming groove

It goes without saying that welcoming a new puppy into the family is an extremely exciting time. However, introducing a new pet into the home requires training, setting boundaries and starting new habits for your customers and their furry friend.  With this in mind, it’s important that customers understand their…

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Taking a look at the Emerald Green Starling

As we have seen over this ongoing explanatory series, bird keeping as a hobby is almost as diverse as the species that are actually kept. I use the same descriptive statement each month and that is because I really believe it, there really is ‘a species of captive bred bird…

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The ins and outs of pet care marketing

Today, you could be forgiven for thinking that family affections towards pets are often equal to or greater than that of a cherished child. From birth into their forever home to those final, heart-wrenching days, a pet is part of the fabric of its owner’s daily life. No holiday, festival…

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Help puppies get into a grooming groove

It goes without saying that welcoming a new puppy into the family is an extremely exciting time. However, introducing a new pet into the home requires training, setting boundaries and starting new habits for your customers and their furry friend.  With this in mind, it’s important that customers understand their…

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Looking at the leopard gecko and its correct housing

Over the past two issues we have taken a rather in-depth look at the wonderful and commonly kept leopard gecko Eublepharis Macularius. We have explored the animal within its wild environment, the most commonly kept species along with its related subspecies, its usual daily activities, the truth surrounding its natural…

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M&A trends in pet care

Petcare is one of the fastest growing areas of the consumer sector. Globally it’s a £100bn market, with the UK petcare sector now valued at close to £6bn. Market growth is driven by sector-specific factors as well as reflecting broader consumer trends. The growing fashion to treat pets as family…

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