Features
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Oct- 2019 -16 October
Why were plants so hard to grow in vivariums?
As a hobby, reptile keeping has been making very positive steps towards the mass acceptance of the benefits of naturalistic and BioActive keeping. As a reminder, a BioActive system is one in which a culture of live custodians has been introduced in order to create a micro functioning ecosystem. Having…
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1 October
Choosing the right location for your business
How is your current business address performing? Is it helping or hindering your growth? You may not need to look for new premises just yet; but you never know what is around the corner. Expansion, end of lease, investment or relocation or any number of landlord related issues may see…
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Sep- 2019 -30 September
Why microchipping matters
The microchipping of pets has been a big topic in recent months. With plans for a government review in spring 2020 to mark four years since compulsory microchipping of dogs coming into force, there are growing calls from some politicians and charities to consider whether to introduce similar legislation for…
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16 September
Top five tips to funding your first dog day care or pet business
Doggy daycare and pet care businesses in the UK are always in high demand. This may be because there are strict laws in place regarding the care and treatment of pets. Thus, when people head to work for the day, or away for the weekend – they need somewhere safe…
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3 September
Retail advice – If you are not online already, should you be?
Two important factors for the growth of your business are the ability to find new customers and positive communicate with existing ones. If you capture these two then you should be on for a successful sales record. Online presence, through one of the selling platforms available, or your own e-commerce…
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Aug- 2019 -28 August
Avian – Owl Finches
Bird keeping is a very fulfilling hobby and there is a species suited to almost every keeper. We have the large and small Parrots for those of us who require an interactive social bird to live and laugh with, to songbirds such as Canaries for those that wish to sweeten…
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21 August
How to grow your aquatics business
Shoppers’ habits are continuing to change with the introduction of technology increasingly influencing how and where they shop and so it’s important for retailers to form solid relationships with their customers in order to drive their business forward and ensure repeat purchase. What’s more, aquatic retailers have a huge advantage…
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15 August
Going wild
Summer is well and truly here! During July, flower borders are usually a riot of colour attractive both to us and to bees, butterflies and other flying insects. One special visitor your clients can look out for is the Hummingbird hawk moth. A day-flying moth, it loves bright sunlight, and…
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Jul- 2019 -30 July
The rise of cat popularity; is the dog market losing its trend?
Do you consider yourself a dog person or a cat person? That is the age old question. For decades, canine lovers have been trumping feline enthusiasts in terms of numbers, popularity, and retail market size. However, recent developments have found out that cats are gradually becoming more popular as household…
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19 July
The evolution of dog food
In 1860, when James Spratt created the first dog biscuit brand, which contained a mix of wheat, vegetables, beetroot, and “the dried, unsalted, gelatinous parts of prairie beef”, he unwittingly pioneered a category now worth £17bn a year in the UK. His biscuits were expensive, and wisely targeted at the…
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