If you’re doggedly pursuing a catreer that you can’t stand, stop horseing around and hamster a look at today’s deal… We’re offering you an online pet care business diploma course for £19, saving you 93% off Centre of Excellence Online’s price of £270 (correct as of 15.4.15). With more people than ever working full time, the number of pets home alone most of the day is really on the rise. There’s never been a better time to start a pet care business, and if you’re an animal lover yearning for a different sort of 9-5, this is perfect for you! With today's course, you'll cover a whole range of content that will help set you up with the knowledge you need to start a pet care business. You'll have 'unlimited' access to the course, along with 24/7 tutor support. You'll even get a certificate if you complete it successfully! Syllabus:

• Introduction
• Unit 1 - Is a Pet Care Business Right for You? What does a pet carer do? Dog Walking Puppy Visits Doggy Day Care Dog Home Boarding Live in Dog Sitting Horse care
• Unit 2 - Preparation and Training Dog Walking A Risky Business Heatstroke A Dog Fight A Dog Bite Cat Sitting and Care Other Animals Horses Where to Find Training Hands on Experience The Importance of Preparation
• Unit 3 - Your Business Plan SMART objective Business plan breakdown and template
• Unit 4 - A Professional Organization Seven Steps to Business Success Ensure that your customers have confidence in you. Recognise your personal strengths and weaknesses and work to enhance and improve. Connect with other, related and successful, business owners in the area. Set a good and well-planned fee structure. A well organised schedule and reliability. Ensure your Insurance. Make customer etiquette and personal service your ongoing habit. Plan your contingencies.
• Unit 5 -Paperwork Made Easy Marketing paperwork Business paperwork Client details Animal Details A health and well-being form A behaviour and lifestyle breakdown Invoicing A Logo A slogan A Website Facebook, Twitter and other social media
• Unit 6 - Marketing Visual Marketing Attending Events Holiday homes and campsites Paying to market your business Market your business for success
• Unit 7 - Equip Yourself and Your Vehicle Legal requirements as a pet sitter and/or dog walker Insurance types described Criminal record and security checking A dog walking vehicle What size and type of vehicle do you need? The inside/outside of your vehicle
• Unit 8 - Meeting Your Clients Introducing yourself Human Body Language Act your confidence Meeting your animal clients The meeting Client Relationships
• Unit 9 - Client Concern and Conflict Personality traits Agreeableness Conscientiousness Openness Neuroticism Potential Problems for a Dog Walker or Pet Sitter Communication skills The art of listening Is the responsibility yours? Offer a solution
• Unit 10 - Foundations of Success Invest some time into your business knowledge Think finance Professional conduct Professional knowledge Know the Law The Dangerous Dogs Act UK Sheep and other farmed animals Out of control Be Inspired Believe in yourself
• Unit 11 - Extending Your Business & Legal Requirements Starting work as a small business or becoming self-employed Taxes National insurance and how to register Extending your business when it has grown too big for you to manage alone