{"id":812,"date":"2016-09-29T06:00:35","date_gmt":"2016-09-29T06:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/?p=812"},"modified":"2016-09-29T06:00:35","modified_gmt":"2016-09-29T06:00:35","slug":"packaging-pricing-grooming-services","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/blog\/2016\/09\/packaging-pricing-grooming-services","title":{"rendered":"Pricing and Packaging Your Grooming Services"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]You\u2019ve got your certification in hand, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/2017\/05\/7-must-haves-dog-grooming-kit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">your dog grooming kit<\/a> built, and you\u2019re ready to take the professional scene by storm! People are interested in your grooming services and you can\u2019t wait to put your skills to use. There\u2019s only one problem: you haven\u2019t priced your services!<\/p>\n<p>Many new professionals feel nervous about pricing their services and building service packages. It\u2019s a fine balance between charging enough to make a living, but not so much that clients take their business elsewhere. Your packages should offer a full range of services without including &#8220;extras&#8221; that clients don\u2019t need.<\/p>\n<p>Putting time and effort into building great pet grooming packages and pricing them well is one of the most important steps to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/2017\/11\/career-outlook-professional-dog-groomer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">start your career as a dog groomer<\/a> off on the right foot! Check out these key steps for doing just that![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; enable_animation=&#8221;true&#8221; animation=&#8221;fade-in&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/blog\/2016\/09\/packaging-pricing-grooming-services\/#Step_1_Define_your_services\" >Step 1: Define your services<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/blog\/2016\/09\/packaging-pricing-grooming-services\/#Step_2_Create_appealing_combinations\" >Step 2: Create appealing combinations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/blog\/2016\/09\/packaging-pricing-grooming-services\/#Step_3_Research_your_local_grooming_industry\" >Step 3: Research your local grooming industry<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/blog\/2016\/09\/packaging-pricing-grooming-services\/#Step_4_Consider_your_level_of_experience\" >Step 4: Consider your level of experience<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/blog\/2016\/09\/packaging-pricing-grooming-services\/#Step_5_Stick_to_your_guns\" >Step 5: Stick to your guns<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/blog\/2016\/09\/packaging-pricing-grooming-services\/#Its_about_balance\" >It\u2019s about balance!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Define_your_services\"><\/span>Step 1: Define your services<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dissect your talents and figure out what you actually have to offer your clients. Are you an expert nail clipper or shampooer? Do you fare best when it\u2019s all about the haircut? What <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/2018\/04\/special-services-can-offer-professional-dog-groomer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">extra services\u2014such as teeth brushing or de-skunking<\/a>\u2014have you been trained to do? Lay your skills on the table and analyze exactly what you have to offer your clients.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;825&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;Fade In&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; enable_animation=&#8221;true&#8221; animation=&#8221;fade-in&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Create_appealing_combinations\"><\/span>Step 2: Create appealing combinations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Now that you see what you\u2019re capable of, assess how you should market each service. Choose combinations of services that go well together and build packages based on which combinations might interest your target clients most.<\/p>\n<p>For example, you can have different packages such as a standard bath package (brushing and bathing), a more advanced option that also includes nail clipping and ear cleaning, and a third \u201cfull-service\u201d option that also includes a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/2016\/11\/7-common-dog-haircuts-styles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">full haircut<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>You should also consider the size and breed of the dogs when creating your packages. Larger dogs would typically be charged more than smaller dogs for the same grooming combinations because it would likely take more time, (sometimes) more hands, and more work. Same goes for difficult dogs, or dogs with special needs who might<a href=\"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/2019\/06\/3-time-traps-where-new-dog-groomers-often-fall-behind\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> require more time<\/a> or a different approach altogether.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-827\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Three-Yorkies.jpg\" alt=\"three-yorkies\" width=\"1000\" height=\"477\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Three-Yorkies.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Three-Yorkies-300x143.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Three-Yorkies-768x366.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; enable_animation=&#8221;true&#8221; animation=&#8221;fade-in&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h3>Don\u2019t forget the Add-Ons<\/h3>\n<p>Be sure to include a list of \u00e0-la carte services in case, for example, you\u2019re de-matting a dog and you find fleas. When something unexpected pops up, you can contact the dog\u2019s owner to let them know about the issue. Add-ons like flea baths let owners address surprise grooming situations, while you still earn a fair wage for your extra work.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; enable_animation=&#8221;true&#8221; animation=&#8221;fade-in&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h3>Get Creative<\/h3>\n<p>It\u2019s never a good idea to become a \u201cbargain\u201d business (more on that later), but consider coming up with some meaningful discounts that are valuable to your loyal client base. Maybe you can offer:<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"nectar-fancy-ul\" data-list-icon=\"fa fa-check\" data-animation=\"true\" data-animation-delay=\"0\" data-color=\"accent-color\" data-spacing=\"default\" data-alignment=\"left\"> \n<ul>\n<li><b>A discount for clients with multiple dogs.<\/b> Since you didn\u2019t have to advertise to get the second dog, you can offer your client a slight (maybe 5%) discount on a groom for their second pooch.<\/li>\n<li><b>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/2018\/08\/your-career-as-a-dog-groomer-getting-loyal-long-term-clients\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">client referral program<\/a>.<\/b> Why not turn your clients into your marketers! Consider a program that rewards clients for sending more business your way. Maybe you offer them a free nail trim if they refer a friend for a full groom?<\/li>\n<li><b>Extra flourishes.<\/b> Bows or finishing sprays can cost you next to nothing, but if you offer them as \u201cfree upgrades\u201d with certain packages, they\u2019ll catch your customer\u2019s eye. People love free stuff!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; enable_animation=&#8221;true&#8221; animation=&#8221;fade-in&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h3>Start Naming Your Dog Grooming Packages<\/h3>\n<p>Here\u2019s where it gets fun: You\u2019ll want to name your packages in a way that grabs clients\u2019 attention while still being informative. Take the three grooming packages we mentioned above, for example. You could call them:[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"nectar-fancy-ul\" data-list-icon=\"fa fa-check\" data-animation=\"true\" data-animation-delay=\"0\" data-color=\"accent-color\" data-spacing=\"default\" data-alignment=\"left\"> \n<ul>\n<li>Brush, Bath, and Save!<\/li>\n<li>The Standard Spa<\/li>\n<li>The Deluxe Salon Package<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>[vc_column_text]Ideally, the more expensive combinations will sound prestigious, while the less expensive ones will have names that make them sound more basic.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; enable_animation=&#8221;true&#8221; animation=&#8221;fade-in&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Research_your_local_grooming_industry\"><\/span>Step 3: Research your local grooming industry<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Once your packages are built, it\u2019s time to think about pricing. Your prices should be competitive, meaning that they\u2019re similar to the \u201cgoing rate\u201d or the standard price in your area. Pricing competitively benefits both you and the rest of your local community.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_row_inner column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221;][vc_column_inner column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; enable_animation=&#8221;true&#8221; animation=&#8221;fade-in&#8221;]<div class=\"iwithtext\"><div class=\"iwt-icon\"> <i class=\"icon-default-style fa fa-arrow-down accent-color\"><\/i> <\/div><div class=\"iwt-text\"> By pricing too low, you could drag the going rate in your area down by forcing other groomers to lower their prices to compete with yours. This causes everyone to make less money. You might also risk being perceived as less experienced or unable to do your job if you\u2019re not charging what everyone else is. <\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; enable_animation=&#8221;true&#8221; animation=&#8221;fade-in&#8221; delay=&#8221;300&#8243;]<div class=\"iwithtext\"><div class=\"iwt-icon\"> <i class=\"icon-default-style fa fa-arrow-up accent-color\"><\/i> <\/div><div class=\"iwt-text\"> By pricing too high, you&#8217;re either pricing yourself out of the running, or you&#8217;ll drive the rate up. 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