TechnologyOne founder Adrian Di Marco OAM continues to support Petboost through the Di Marco Family Office, backing our mission to build purpose-built software for Australian pet care businesses.

Frazer McLeod

29 Jan 2026

4 min read

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Business Growth

Prepaid Packages That Actually Sell: Pricing Psychology for Pet Services

Design prepaid package bundles that customers want to buy. Pricing psychology, bundle sizing, and how to present packages that drive repeat bookings.

5 Signs Your Dog Walking Business Needs Better Systems

Is your dog walking business held together with spreadsheets and text messages? Here are the warning signs it is time to upgrade your systems.

Petboost Company Update: 2026

New plans for every business size, plus a sneak peek at the features you've been requesting. Here's what's coming to Petboost in 2026.

GST and BAS for Pet Businesses: What You Need to Know

Understand GST requirements, BAS lodgement, and tax obligations for Australian pet service businesses. Practical guide for groomers, daycares, and trainers.

Starting a Dog Daycare in NSW: Complete Compliance Guide

Everything you need to know about starting a dog daycare in New South Wales. Council regulations, insurance, facility requirements, and licensing.

Automating Your Pet Business: A Complete Guide to Saving 15-25 Hours/Week

Automate reminders, payments, follow-ups, and more. Pet businesses report saving 15-25 hours per week with intelligent automation.

Pet Business Technology Trends 2026: What Australian Businesses Need to Know

Key technology trends shaping the Australian pet services industry in 2026. From smart scheduling to payment automation, here is what is driving growth.

The Rise of Multi-Service Pet Businesses in Australia

Why pet businesses are expanding to offer daycare + grooming + training under one roof. Benefits, challenges, and how to manage complexity.

5 Ways to Reduce No-Shows at Your Pet Business

Proven strategies to reduce appointment no-shows at your grooming salon, daycare, or training business. Includes automation tips and policy templates.

How to Price Dog Grooming Services in Australia (2026 Guide)

Learn how to set competitive dog grooming prices in Australia. Covers size-based pricing, add-ons, packages, and when to raise your rates.

Daycare Capacity Management: Sessions, Resources, and Overbooking

Master dog daycare capacity management. Set up sessions, manage play areas, prevent overbooking, and optimise your daily operations.

Fear-Free Frameworks: Low-Stress Handling as a Differentiator

How "low-stress handling" is becoming a marketable differentiator for Australian pet businesses. Frameworks for reducing fear and anxiety during services.

The Enrichment Standard: Why Structured Brain Games Win

Why leading daycares are moving from "free for all" play to structured enrichment. How brain games differentiate your daycare and justify premium pricing.

Automated Reminders: What the Research Shows About Missed Appointments

Evidence-based look at how SMS and email reminders reduce no-shows. Published research on reminder effectiveness for service businesses.

Parallel Capacity Logic: Avoiding the 8:01 AM Lobby Rush

How to set up your booking system so you never have 10 dogs in the lobby at once. Understanding parallel vs sequential capacity for pet businesses.

Beyond the Paper Diary: The #1 Way to Reclaim Your Week

Why digital scheduling is the single most impactful change pet businesses can make. How moving from paper to online booking saves 10+ hours per week.

The Cost of a No-Show: A Calculator Framework for Pet Businesses

Calculate what no-shows really cost your pet business. A framework for understanding lost revenue and the business case for prevention.

Standing Appointments: The Smarter Alternative to Grooming Subscriptions

Why recurring bookings beat subscription models for grooming salons. How standing appointments with automatic rolling schedules create predictable revenue without the complexity of memberships.

Incident Reporting 101: A Documentation Framework for Pet Businesses

How to document incidents professionally. A framework for recording scuffles, injuries, or accidents that supports your insurance and protects your business.

Annika Le Rade

25 July 2025Updated

9 min read