SAE:

 Pet Services

Description:

• Developing a pet service is a great project for a person that enjoys animals. A pet service does not demand a lot of capital, but does demand time. A person needs to have access to facilities that would ensure the comfort of the animals.
• Market a pet service to professionals and others who travel and need to leave pets for periods of time.
• Be sure to use the utmost care for the animals, because unkempt animals will result in no return business.

Factors To Consider

Ranking:
1 = lowest
10 = highest

Time required

 8

Investment

 2

Equipment needed

 3

Skills required

 4

Facilities required

 7

Land required

 1

Labor Intensity

 8

Potential for income

 5

Transportation required

 5

Expansion possibilities

 6

Expertise needed

 3

Advertising needed

 4

Susceptible to disease

 1

Susceptible to insects

 1

Suitable for residential areas

 10

Other (specify)

Length of production cycle

 All year.

Regional

 N/A

When to start project

 Anytime

Notes:

  Treat animals as if they were your own.

Sources of Additional Information:

  Humane Society and Extension Service.