Pet Allied Services Flashcards
What does allied mean?
Joined, associated or relating to (an association/relationship of mutual benefit
What does service mean?
The action of helping or doing work for another person/party
What is a freelance service?
Common term for someone who is self employed and not necessarily committed to any one employer
What are examples of freelance services?
Dog trainer Animal photographing Transporter Riding instructor Breeder Behaviourist Hydrotherapy
What are some marketing strategies?
Services Promotion Customers Products Pricing Graphics Print Blogs Advertising Research Social media
What is an establishment based service?
Means any business, professional or government office providing a substantial function of the business as on site services
A service establishment is one which sells goods or services to the general public
Considerations of businesses
Site security Parking Fire points Securing animals Waste disposal Customer waiting areas Keeping animals and public safe
What does enterprise mean?
A project or undertaking, especially a bold or complex one. Business or company
What does entrepreneurial mean?
Characterised by the taking of financial risks in the hope of profit
What are some ways to generate extra income?
Running courses Selling merchandise Doubling up duties News letters Chat room Videos Books
What are barriers of running a service?
Lack of funds Travelling equipment safely Trades Lacking specific knowledge Inadequate facilities Customer complaints and bad reviews
What is CITES?
Convention on international trade in endangered species (for fauna and flora)
It is a international agreement between governments which aim is to ensure that the international trade between countries of wild animals and plants does not threaten their survival
What is a zoo?
An establishment where wild animals are kept for exhibition to which members of the public have access with or without charge for admission for seven or more days in any period of twelve consecutive months
