It is crucial for an equine entrepreneur or anyone in the horse business to maintain a steady profit flow and ensure that your business keeps running. And this applies even if you’re in the business solely because of your love for horses. And an essential part of maintaining a stable cash flow has to do … [Read more…]
Shipping a horse can be incredibly difficult and most horse owners probably want to avoid it as much as possible. However, there are some circumstances where it is necessary and there is no way around it. If you are showing your horse, for example, you will need to transport it. In some cases, your horse … [Read more…]
Covid-19 has changed many things in our lives but it still astounds me how people have adapted in order to be able to carry on with their businesses. A few weeks ago I was in receipt of three (11) hens from a local farmer who brought them to me and put them in the stable … [Read more…]
You just had your baby and are probably thinking to yourself now what? It’s a common thought and feeling to have after giving birth and going through this significant life-changing event. A lot of your time will be spent caring for your new baby and adjusting to motherhood. Remind yourself that if you’re going … [Read more…]
Search engine optimisation (SEO) is a type of digital marketing strategy that helps get your website to the top of the search engine results pages. As an equine business, your customers are likely to be local, or at the very least nearby. For example, if a potential client searches for a “riding school near me” … [Read more…]
One thing that an equine business has in common with practically every other business in the world is that it can often be something of a risky venture. Of course, this can mean risky in the typical ways that any business is risky such as overheads, investment, and market shifts. However, there are specific … [Read more…]
The first half of birthday season is over at the farm with the second half taking place at the end of this month. Between the 18th of January and the 2nd of March, all three children and the farmer celebrate their birthdays so it is a cake-heavy busy time. With no parties or formal celebrations … [Read more…]
Do you keep animals on a small holding or farm? They could be horses, sheep, goats, pigs, or cattle. Sometimes it’s easy to think that these animals have natural protection for the weather and will be fine during the colder months. They do have some protection, but like you and me they need extra layers when … [Read more…]
The year 2020 will be synonymous with many things when we look back. Our live changed more than ever before. I started my veg growing in earnest in 2019 and, when the first lockdown hit in March 2020, I don’t think anyone imagined they would encounter seed shortages and plant pot hoarding. If anything else, … [Read more…]
Image Credit Family issues and challenges are common these days. Research shows that giving a deaf ear to family problems right from the beginning can lead to adverse outcomes. To some extent, family issues can lead to mental suffering amongst the members. If you have kids, family problems can affect their academic and social performance. … [Read more…]
