Boutique owner Cynthia Waldenmaier talks about the trials and tribulations of running a store. Her shop, Hyde Bark Fashions, is located in the historic Hyde Park Square in Cincinnati, Ohio. It has been featured in Pet Style News, Pet Product News, New York Dog and other publications, along with local television and radio stations. Cynthia also writes the Boutique Perspective column for Pet Style News. Read the blog »

Business consultant Carol Frank shares tips for small business success in areas such as increasing profitability, planning for and implementing growth, managing resources and reducing stress. Carol has been featured on the Oprah Winfrey Show, MSNBC and NBC News and written about in the Wall Street Journal, Business Week and USA Today. Her firm, called Birdseye Consulting, helps small businesses grow and develop successfully. Read the blog »

Welcome to the Pet Style and Success blog, where I’ll share my observations of the industry and ask for your feedback on the issues affecting all of us. I welcome the input of pet boutique owners and managers, as well as the manufacturers who serve them. Read the blog »