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I am trying to start a business that I can grow from, but I don't know where to find the products so that I can turn a profit from selling the items. Anyone have ideas? Thanks in advance!

Well just google unique pet products and look at the manufacturers…then look under wholesale or call them and they will tell you the discount also the more you buy the cheaper they will sell them to you….

I want to do painting and photography, but i don't know where to start or how to market myself?

Cool! Make up business cards, develop a website with a portfolio of your work, advertise with flyers at local vets, pet stores, groomers, kennels, Curves, teacher's lounges etc. Good luck! That's awesome! I'd love to find out more about your services. I have a painting that I'd love to have made of one of my cat's that has passed.

Hope this helps.

If you have a dog and you had to leave town for about a month on a business trip and couldn't bring your dog what would you truthfully do? Would you call a pet-sitting business?

How can I get customers?

I have in the past. However, I prefer the pet-sitter to come to my home and feed my dog, take her for a walk, etc..

You really need to network. Talk to the people you know that have pets, offer the service. Talk to your vet — they probably get a lot of requests. Once you've been able to do this service for a few people, let them know you're always looking for new customers. If they are satisfied with your performance, they will recommend you to friends.

I want to start a dog walking business for summer but how do i advertise it around my local area? also what do people exspect from a dog walker, i mean apart from walking their dog!

My daughter started by leaving cards at the Vets, in Supermarket's notice boards, newsagents, shop windows and the local pub!
She moved on to the local newspaper and then into Yellow Pages.
She started from the dog walking to feeding them when owners asked her (£5 a visit), which went on to feeding cats and doing litter trays if owners were away.
Then she began taking in small caged animals into her own home (budgies and bunnies, etc)
She eventually had a web site – with letters of recommendation from satisfied clients.
Took other pet carers onto her books – they were self-employed at £5 per hour but she received a booking fee.
Then she emigrated and sold the business for a 4-figure sum!
Best of luck in your venture – watch out Richard Branson!!