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Perspectives

Some things we've learned along the way.

Perspective on growth, valuation, and selling, from a team that's spent years buying and running pet-care businesses.

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By Katie Pape · 7 min read · September 15, 2026

Your Memory Is Not a Business System: What Pet-Care Owners Should Put in Writing

Growing pet-care businesses stall when too much operational knowledge lives only in the owner's head. A practical guide to the policies, processes, templates, and systems worth putting in writing.

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By Josh Stine · 16 min read · July 11, 2026

What's Your Small Business Really Worth?

Professional buyers ask two questions. Most owners grasp the first, but underestimate how much of their value is tied to the second.

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By Josh Stine · 4 min read · January 10, 2025

Is Your Business Ready for Growth or Sale?

Preparing your pet-care business for growth or a sale comes down to the same fundamentals. Here's a checklist to get ready, and why timing matters.

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