Purrfect Work: Career & Business Ideas for Cat Lovers

May 9, 2016Posted inAll articles, Career options, Featured articles

Career & business ideas for cat lovers

By Paula Fitzsimmons

Have you ever thought about turning your passion for cats into paying work or a profitable business, but weren’t quite sure how to make that happen? You may be surprised at the variety of options available to you – and at the number of organizations seeking your passion and special skills.

I know, because opportunities working with cats and other animals regularly get posted on the Animal Jobs Digest jobs page.

Should You Start a Home-Based Animal-themed Gift Store?

November 22, 2015Posted inAll articles, Career options

Home office with horse picture

By Paula Fitzsimmons

Have you ever seen a darling pair of dachshund earrings, a must-have giraffe tee-shirt, or a hand-crafted cat toy, and thought, I could sell that or I could make that. Selling your wares online may seem straight-forward enough (and in some regards it is once you gain experience) but there’s much more to the process than slapping a few products on a website and hoping for sales.

It’s imperative to know what you’re doing – not just in order to succeed, but to avoid losing your money – or sanity – in the process.