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September 2012

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PET DEALER FOCUS

Business Builder: Staying Social Complements Retail Goals
Branding a store and its products and building community can mean profits for shop owners.

Business Builder: Competing to Succeed in the Pet Marketplace
Indentifying rival business and staying ahead of trends enables retailers to thrive.

Business Builder: Tax Tip: Streamlining Sales Tax Collections
These are confusing days in the fast-changing and often muddled world of sales taxes.

Business Builder: Tax Tip: Affordable Health Care and Taxes
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled and the “Affordable Care Act” (ACA) is now the law of the land—and a part of the Tax Code.

Behind the Scenes: PetSafe
From pet security to toys and treats, PetSafe continues to look into new categories for new growth opportunities.

Store Front: Invest in Energy-Efficient Equipment for Your Pet Store
Upgrading lights, heating, air conditioning and tank display equipment can save money and impress customers.

Retailer of the Year Winner 2012-2013
Austin, Texas-based Tomlinson’s captures the top prize as Retailer of the Year.

Education Series: Training & Behavior Modification—Navigating Dog Trainer Partnerships
Allying with behavior modification specialists can drive business and build customer loyalty.

Product Merchandiser Focus: Holidays
Increase profits from Halloween through New Year’s by combining creative marketing with attention-grabbing merchandise and incentives.

SUPPLY LINES

Discover the Power of Many
Using crowdsourcing for logo creation, marketing ideas and start-up funds can turn an idea into an actuality. 

MARKETPLACES

Aquatic

• Capture Sales by Promoting Energy Efficient Aquariums
• International Waters: Optimism as EUS Deadline Approaches 
• International Waters: Hawaii Aquarium Legislation Dead…or Is It? 

Avian

• Variety is Key when Selling Bird Perches and Swings 

Cat 

• Specialize in Feline Nutrition
• New Developments in Cat Toys 

Dog 

• Organic Dog Food Options
• Pet Waste Products Pick Up Sales
• Portability and Durability Are Key When It Comes to Pet Containment  

Herp

• Herp Climate Control Technology Advances 

Professional Grooming Marketplace

• Cash In On Green Pet Grooming Products and Services 

Small Mammal Marketplace

• Accessorize Small Animal Habitats for Profit 

WEB EXCLUSIVES

Professional Grooming Marketplace: New and Natural Go Hand in Hand
Staying ahead of trends and meeting the marketplace’s desire for natural treatments can grow business.
By Cecily Koplin

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