How to Start a Poop Scoop Business
Being your own boss is one of the greatest pleasures that you'll ever enjoy. You set your own hours, you work your own pace, and you know that you'll never be fired or laid off. Unfortunately, many businesses that a person can start from the bottom up require a lot of capital.
Luckily, starting your own poop scoop cleanup business can be done on a budget of next-to-nothing -- and the rewards can be extensive. You're not chained to a desk, you're able to enjoy the outdoors, and you have the chance to interact with a wide variety of pets.
While it might not be the most glamorous job, it is very financially rewarding. Kelly Brott, a professional pet waste disposal expert, has more than 70 clients that pay, on average, about $900 annually.
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Things You'll Need
- Business fliers
- Business cards
- Appointment book
- Plastic bags
- Waste container
- Poop scoop
- Small rake
Instructions
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Have fliers advertising your business printed up and distribute them to local animal shelters, veterinarian offices and local grooming businesses.
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Have business cards printed up with contact information. Distribute as needed.
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When clients call, set up a schedule in an appointment book. Determine if the client will require daily, weekly or monthly appointments.
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Using client information, set up a route that will be the most efficient, thereby conserving gasoline and time.
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Drive to each destination, marking off each client as you arrive at their location.
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Put a plastic bag in a waste container and, using poop scoop and small rake, remove the waste from each yard thoroughly.
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Seal the plastic bag upon completion of each client's yard and dispose of the plastic bag.
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Tips & Warnings
When you meet the client, make sure that you look presentable. Wearing clean clothes and looking professional will help ensure a positive first impression.
Schedule cleanup times when automatic sprinklers are not in operation.
Scoop the yard before inclement weather strikes.
If you notice that the dog's stool looks unusual, notify the client.
Make sure that whenever you depart from a property that all gates are properly secured.
