Pet Business Trends 2011
Are you interested in getting into the pet business? Well, great news! Spending on pet-related products and services is still going up, despite the lagging economy. Don't forget to check out the Dogs Love Running! dog walking franchise as one growing business opportunity you can get into. 
From the Embrace Pet Insurance blog, here are some highlights of their Pet Business Trends 2011 report:
- The American Pet Products Association projects growth for 2011 to be in the 2-4% range
- Growth in the area of "pet services" is anticipated to grow so much that Walmart and Disney are even getting in on the action ("pet services" is the category where the Dogs Love Running! franchise opportunity falls into)
- More growth on veterinary and pet insurance spending
- Target, Walmart, and Costco all expanding the amount of pet products they're selling
- Pet businesses can benefit by getting into and engaging with their audiences through social media
As you can see, the pet biz is still going strong. If you've dreamed of working with animals, now is the time to jump into this awesome business!
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