Start your own business

Whether these new ventures are inspired by stay-at-home moms looking to earn extra cash, young people starting their careers with their own businesses, previously employed middle managers, or just regular folks looking to increase their monthly income, many are finding themselves caught in the entrepreneurial spirit.

Tuesday 10 June 2014

Animal Breeder

Animal Breeder
Dog and cat shows are more popular than ever. All you need is cable television to
witness the craze. But where, besides the highly undesirable “puppy mills,” do the
most beautiful breeds come from? If you have a passion for purebreds, becoming
an animal breeder might be just what the veterinarian ordered! Once you pick a
breed in which to specialize, you will need to build a small kennel and breeding
ground and find your prize-winning bitch or stud. Th en you will advertise your
breeding service. You may also decide to find a suitable breed match for your initial
animal and sell their off spring to smaller pet shops or directly to the new pet owners.
Once you become known as a breeder, you will be able to quickly and easily
connect with breed lovers via shows and the Internet.
What You Need
A cell phone will probably be your most important piece of office equipment,
Start-up cost: $10,000–$15,000
Potential earnings: $45,000–$80,000
Typical fees: Often $200–$600 per animal
Advertising: Breeding magazines and shows, newspaper ads,
networking, Web site
Qualifications: Knowledge of specific animal breed, familiarity with breed
standards; a permit will likely be necessary as well (check
with your local zoning board)
Equipment needed: Cell phone (with or without hands-free accessories),
computer with Internet access, fax, printer, business cards,
letterhead, envelopes
Staff required: No
Hidden costs: Home kennel and breeding area (check with your local
zoning board for permit fees)
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What You Do

along with e-mail for communicating with distant customers and contacts. A good
computer with a high-resolution digital camera will also help you showcase the
animals you are offering for sale.
Keys to Success
Th e most important asset you have is your breed. You will constantly need to protect
the integrity of the breed characteristics, so your animals cannot be bred with
just any other of its species. What will help you the most to grow your business
is for your animals to win major show titles, so that their off spring become more
valuable due to their lineage. Like the many animals you’ll breed, this business
will take time to grow.

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