Consulting - Connie Manning Consulting

Create Your Own Opportunities

This year the American Pet Products Association (APPA) estimates that we will spend 45.4 billion dollars on our pets. And, it gets better: the amount we are spending has marked steady increases since 1994. An amazing figure, especially in light of tough economic times. For me it’s not so hard to imagine – I can understand. Because I feel so strongly about the well-being of my own dogs, I want what’s best for them. But that’s everyone!

I am so pleased to be in a position where I can offer exceptional products and services to my customers. If I don’t believe in a product or service, I won’t offer it.

If this principle appeals to you, perhaps you ought to consider starting up a dog wash. A dog wash? If you’re unfamiliar check out the dog wash page! If you have made the decision to open up a shop, and you are not sure where to begin, I can help.

When I started Bare Bones, I had a few good ideas, and through trial and error, and tons of energy, saw many of them through. However, some of my “good” ideas proved in the end to be not so good. Live and learn! Over the last 8 years I’ve acquired a deep well of knowledge.

I can help you avoid the pitfalls and send you in the right direction. I can guide you through the preliminary planning stages, assist you in setting up your basic operations and offer you a comprehensive approach to customer service, retail, interpreting trends, and making solid marketing decisions.

"The help we received from Connie was immeasurable and I truly feel that if she had not been there for us we could not have opened our doors. She took many hours to answer our questions both in person and on the phone; even down to how much product I should buy and what equipment. We have been in business 5 years now and I ABSOLUTELY know that without consulting with Connie we would not have been as successful as we are! " - Sandy Dittmer