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Collette Taylor, owner of D&W Solutions Email MarketingLLC, and presenter of PSI's May free member webinar, shared some compelling reasons for why professional pet sitters should take advantage of e-mail marketing:
E-mail may be one of the most powerful marketing tools for small businesses, but a recent PSI survey found that only 18 percent of its pet-sitting members are actively using an e-mail newsletter to communicate with current and prospective pet-sitting clients.
If you need help getting started with e-mail marketing for your pet-sitting business, PSI offers these three tips to make sure you are sending the right e-mails to the right pet owners in the right way.
1. Remember, no permission = SPAM. You never want to send an e-mail that could be considered SPAM. So, be sure that you have permission to add someone to your e-mail list before sending them your e-mail newsletter.
In PSI's free member webinar, Taylor explained that permission can be explicit (someone signs up for your e-Newsletter from your business website) or it can be implicit (already an existing customer, requests information from you, provides you with their e-mail at a tradeshow or pet event, etc.)
2. Keep it consistent. Consistency is important in e-mail marketing. First, you want to make sure your e-mail newsletters have a consistent look and feel. Choose an e-mail template that incorporates your pet-sitting business logo and colors. Use the same template for each e-mail so that recipients can clearly identify that this is an e-mail from your company.
Also, be consistent in the distribution of your e-mail newsletter. When pet owners sign up for your e-mails, let them know how often they will receive e-mails—monthly or weekly, for example. If possible, be even more specific, such as sending your e-mail newsletter the first Monday of each month. When pet owners know when to expect your e-mails—and you are consistent in distributing them as promised—more of your recipients are likely to open and read your e-mail newsletters.
3. Quality content is a must. It doesn't matter how many pet owners you have on your e-mail distribution list if you do not have quality content to send to them. Remember, your e-mail newsletter shouldn't only be a sales pitch. Taylor advised mixing up the content of your e-mail newsletters to share your expertise, use facts and testimonials, repurpose content and offer discounts.
You do not have to reinvent the wheel. If writing is not one of your skills, aggregate informative articles from outside sources (do not plagiarize—link to the original article and ask permission when necessary!), like the PSI Weekly News Brief, popular pet-owner websites or information provided by other pet-related businesses in your area.
Does your pet-sitting business have an e-mail newsletter?
Are you in the 18 percent of professional pet sitters using e-mail marketing to communicate with current or prospective clients? If so, what other best practices would you suggest for pet sitters who are working on an e-mail marketing strategy?
Or, are you a professional pet sitter who is currently not using e-mail marketing? What's holding you back?
Share your tips and questions in the comments section below.
Recently, Pet Sitters International (PSI) posed a question on its Facebook page asking pet sitters what their current #1 business challenge was.
While a few pet sitters commented about difficult clients or trouble with office procedures, there were three concerns posted by the majority of pet sitters:
PSI has compiled some of its most-requested resources to share with pet sitters who may be facing similar problems.
#1 Hiring Staff:
Knowing when to hire and where to find reliable staff sitters were concerns noted by the majority of pet sitters responding to our recent post. Using staff sitters is not a decision to be taken lightly—and for good reason. As a pet-sitting business owner, you've likely invested years in developing a stellar reputation for your pet-sitting service. It can be risky allowing new sitters to service your clients, particularly if you are not sure if they will deliver the same level of service. Even scarier, some pet-sitting business owners have hired sitters only to discover later that these sitters were liars, thieves or did not show up for visits. Besides those concerns, there's also the tricky issue of legality—should you use employees or independent contractors? Is there really a difference and what does that mean for your pet-sitting service?
Despite these concerns, hiring staff sitters is often the only way your pet-sitting business can grow beyond a certain point. And fortunately, countless pet sitters have found reliable, trustworthy staff sitters to serve as back-up and enable them to take on new clients.
If you are considering hiring staff pet sitters, be sure to check out these important resources:
#2 Taking Time Off/Achieving Work-Life Balance
There's no question that pet sitters work long hours—and often, it probably seems as if you are on call 24/7. Your pet-sitting clients depend on you and you strive to always offer the best possible care and customer service. But, as with all professions, burnout is a possibility if you do not find time to relax and take care of yourself.
Pet sitters face unique challenges as well. It's not that you are simply exhausted from long hours and mounds of paperwork. Instead, you also have the burden (and joy) of the emotional connections you make with clients and their pets. The privilege of being so involved with others' pets is a highlight of the profession, but when pet sickness or death occurs, an emotional toll is taken on you. There are also the other challenges—missing holidays with your family or friends, clients who expect you to be at their beck and call and simply not having much time with your own pets.
Take advantage of these resources that offer tips for handling the unique stress pet sitters face:
#3 Attracting Pet-Sitting Clients
Whether you are just starting pet sitting or have been pet sitting for more than a decade, attracting clients is likely a top priority. As pet owners move in and out of your area, the economy changes and more pet-sitting businesses open, pet sitters must routinely find new ways to promote their services to local pet owners.
PSI's State of the Industry Survey found that word of mouth, PSI's Pet Sitter Locator, business cards and a business website were some of the most popular forms of pet-sitter advertising. Need more marketing ideas? Check out these resources with tips for low-cost, proven ways to promote your pet-sitting services:
What is your #1 pet-sitting business challenge?
Is your top business challenges one of the issues discussed above or do you have another pressing issue in your pet-sitting business that you're currently trying to solve? Share your comments and questions below.
While summer vacations and winter holidays likely mean busy times for your pet-sitting business, don't forget other holidays and observances can also offer a great opportunity to promote your services and go the extra mile to make your clients happy. With spring in the air, one of the first holidays of the season is Mother's Day. Whether you have open spots in your pet-sitting calendar that you'd like to fill or you are simply looking for a new idea to wow your current clients, Mother's Day is an often overlooked time to promote your pet-sitting business.
If you're in need of some Mother's Day marketing inspiration, check out these five ideas from Pet Sitters International: 1. If you still have space for pet-sitting assignments Mother's Day weekend, e-mail is a good place to start. Do you send your clients an e-mail newsletter? If so, consider sending an e-mail with a subject line similar to "Planning a last-minute weekend getaway for Mom? Don't forget your pets!" This type of e-mail is a great way let your clients know you still have a few spots available and to contact you to schedule their pet-sitting visits. You may even consider offering a Mother's Day coupon. 2. If your pet-sitting schedule is full, an e-mail promotion can still be beneficial. Consider sending a Happy Mother's Day e-mail to your female clients… "Mother's Day is for fur-moms, too!" This e-mail is also a perfect time to include a reminder about how quickly your summer pet-sitting calendar is filling up. If you know any dates that you will not be available, include that information in the e-mail as well. This type of e-mail shows you value your clients and also keeps you top-of-mind with your clients who are likely busy making summer travel plans.
3. Want to put a smile on your clients' faces? Consider making some simple Mother's Day cards from the pet that you could leave behind for your clients. If possible, include a photo of their pet/s. You can leave these at all of the female clients' homes you will be visiting Mother's Day weekend (or the week leading up to Mother's Day). Happy clients are your best form of advertisement and your clients are sure to spread the word about thoughtful gestures like this! 4. Contact your local media. Consider writing and sending a press release about what to give pet parents for Mother's Day. This offers a unique twist on the typical articles with Mother's Day gift ideas for moms. Send the release to your local newspaper and news stations. If you do not already have a relationship with your local media, check out these tips for getting your pet-sitting company's name in the news. If you have a blog for your pet-sitting business, be sure to post the release there. You can also take advantage of free online distribution sites, such as PRLog.com. 5. Share the love on social media sites. You can also use your pet-sitting company's social media pages to wish your clients a Happy Mother's Day and share any special offers. Remember, photos and images get more "likes" on Facebook, so consider posting a photo of pets with a "Happy Mother's Day" message. You can also get your clients involved by asking your female clients to share photos of themselves with their "pet children" on your page. As a special "thank you" to your mom clients, you could even randomly select one client who shares her picture on your page to receive a free pet-sitting visit. When using social media to promote your pet-sitting business, remember to keep these social-media etiquette tips in mind.
How are you sharing the love this Mother's Day?
Does your company offer any special discounts or plan promotions around Mother's Day? Are there any other holidays that you use to advertise your business?
The summer months are fast approaching—and it's the perfect time to increase your marketing efforts to reach current and prospective clients who can benefit from your pet-sitting services when they travel this summer.
If your summer schedule is not already fully-booked and you are looking to increase business, check out these tips you can use now to promote your pet-sitting services to local pet owners.
1. Make sure your profile information is up-to-date on PSI's Locator (and all online listings). One of the easiest ways to maximize promotion of your business for the upcoming summer months is to make sure the information you currently have online is up-to-date. If you are a PSI member, log-in to make sure your information on PSI's Official Pet Sitter Locator® includes your correct contact information, notes the services you offer and types of pets you will care for and lists all of the zip codes you service. Review any additional online listings you may have to ensure that you can easily be found by the pet owners you want to reach.
2. Send out a press release. Press releases are still one of the best ways to promote your business. Local media coverage is low cost, can be highly targeted, uses the credibility of neutral third-party endorsements, builds image and can generate leads. Check out this previous blog post with tips for getting your pet-sitting business featured by local news outlets. Make sure your press release is timely and relevant. You could write a press release on the projected increase in summer travel and offer tips for traveling pet owners, or you could share a press release that offers tips on keeping pets safe in the summer months. PSI members can download a customizable press release template, "Surviving the Dog Days of Summer," in the Members' area of petsit.com.
3. E-mail your current clients. Your current clients offer your best opportunity to increase your revenues this summer. While social media sites like Facebook and Twitter offer an easy way to connect with your current clients, don't forget about the power of e-mail marketing. Send an e-Newsletter out to current clients reminding them to book early for their summer pet-sitting needs. Some pet sitters even offer a special discount for clients who book early. This e-Newsletter is also a good time to encourage your current clients to spread the word about your pet-sitting business to their friends and family who may also be in need of pet-sitting services this summer. If you offer any type of referral discount or incentive, be sure to mention it in this e-mail.
4. Ramp up your local advertising. Now is the time to post your pet-sitting business cards, flyers and brochures everywhere you can think of. Be sure to keep a supply of business cards or flyers with you so that you can post them any time you see a bulletin board—at the local grocery stores, pet stores, post office, etc. Contact your local travel agency to see if you could make your brochures available in their office. Local realtors are a good connection to have as well, as they can distribute information about your pet-sitting services to new home buyers year-round.
Don't forget to also increase advertising in the specific neighborhoods you want to service. Promotional pet-sitting door knob hangers, like those available at the PSIStoreOnline.com, are great to leave on the doors of homes in neighborhoods you are already servicing. Don't forget to also take advantage of local events that may be going on—offer a pet-sitting gift card as a door prize or charity auction item. It's also a good time to partner with your local animal shelter and pet-rescue organizations. Those adopting pets now could likely benefit from your services when they begin planning their summer vacations. Having your business card, brochure or even a coupon in the adoption packet that goes to these pet owners is a great advertisement!
5. Get even more social online. By now, you probably already have business accounts on Facebook or Twitter. And if you've been following this blog, you've probably made note of these social media etiquette tips for pet sitters and taken the six steps to improve your pet-sitting business' social media presence. So now, with the summer months fast approaching, it's time to increase your online activity. Schedule daily posts that offer timely pet-care tips, feature funny or cute (but tasteful!) pet photos or cartoons and share information about local upcoming pet events. The more you can get your page's fans to "like" (or retweet) your content, the more people will be exposed to what you post. This is a great way to bring your business to the attention of local pet owners who may be in the process of planning summer travel.
6. Think outside the box. As you approach the summer months, it's important to increase the marketing efforts you've already been using that are working for you from business cards and flyers to social media promotion. It is also a good time to think outside the box and try new marketing tactics that you may not have considered before. Consider buying advertising in a local school's yearbook or in a local sports league's program guide. Both often offer inexpensive advertising options. Is there a spring or summer outdoor concert series in your community? See if there are sponsorship opportunities. If there is a local family friendly restaurant you frequent, see if you can make coloring sheets available (with your company information included) for the staff to pass out to patrons with children. Depending on where you live and the activities available, there are countless ways for you to reach out to local pet owners through free or low-cost promotions.
Are you already booking summer pet-sitting assignments? Tell us what works for you.
How soon do you begin booking your summer pet-sitting assignments? Have you increased your marketing efforts to help fill your summer calendar? Share in the comments section below to let us know if you've tried any of these ideas—or if you have other tips—to start promoting your pet-sitting services now to summer travelers.
As a professional pet sitter, it is essential that you have a professional website for your business, but creating one is no small feat. You may be very web savvy and know how to create your own website using a low-cost site builder tool. Or, with the effort needed to manage your pet-sitting business, you may not be able to invest the amount of time to create a professional business website.
Either way, before deciding to create your own website or outsource the project to a professional designer, consider these factors:
Free programs or do-it-yourself web design kits save you money initially, but remember to factor in the time you will spend. How much is your time worth and do you have the time to devote to designing and creating your site? Before embarking on the task, ask your business contacts or other professionals whose sites you admire what their time and money investments were like.
Even with free programs, you will need web-design knowledge. To build a professional, effective website, you will need a solid understanding of website design and a good understanding of search engine optimization (SEO). Effectively using SEO for your business website is necessary to ensure that your site comes up in web searches for local pet sitters. With the growing number of people using smartphones, you'll also want to make sure that your website is mobile-compatible. If you are not confident in these areas, consider at least consulting with a professional developer before creating your site.
Do you have time to keep up with the ever-changing World Wide Web? A static website with rare updates will not help drive more traffic to your site. To effectively market your business and stay in the top of search results, your website must constantly offer new content. Maintaining a company blog on your website is a good way to ensure that you always have fresh content.
Make sure that your website platform allows you to make these changes when needed. Make sure your site allows you to integrate your social media pages, blog and e-commerce functionality if needed.
Invest the time necessary to create good online content. When it comes to the creation of website design and content, less is often more. Think from your potential client's perspective—what information is most important, what will make your site attractive, easy to read and easy to navigate?
You want to make sure that your key information is easy-to-find. Can visitors to your website easily locate your phone number and e-mail address on each page of your website? Also, if you want pet owners to engage with you on social media, do you have your social media icons integrated into your website?
When designing your website, create a consistent look and feel. You own a professional business and your website should reflect this. Your website should be consistent with your business brand. Use colors and images similar to your business logo and other marketing materials.
Think about the websites you visit. Have you ever been to a website that had flashing graphics, used different fonts and almost gave you a feeling that this may not be a safe site to visit? Don't be that website. Make sure your site looks professional and provides potential clients with confidence in using your services.
Good luck creating or updating your website! A well-planned and professional site is essential for your business. Remember to include your PSI Member logo on your website to display your professionalism.
Are there other tips you would offer to fellow pet sitters either creating or updating their business websites? Share your suggestions below.
PSI's latest social media survey found that nearly three in five professional pet sitters use at least one social media platform for their pet-sitting businesses. Pet sitters want to engage with local pet owners and fellow pet sitters online, but they don't want to take a lot of time out of their busy schedules to devote to their business use of social media. In fact, nine out of 10 pet sitters reported spending five hours or less on social media for business use each week.
With social media use among professional pet sitters on the rise, but time to spend on social media at a premium, Pet Sitters International offers these six tips to help pet sitters make the most of their social media presence:
1. Spruce up your social media profiles: It's time for spring cleaning and the perfect time to take a closer look at your pet-sitting business' various social media accounts. Whether you are on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google+ or all of the above, make sure your images and profile information are giving the best possible impression of your company.
Take a look at your profile images and cover photos. Make sure the images are not fuzzy and are sized and cropped properly. You don't want half of your logo cut off! Also make sure you are aware of any changes to the profile restrictions on the various social media sites. Facebook, for example, has removed some of its restrictions for your cover photos and you can now include calls to action in your image.
Be sure to read your profile information as well. Make sure there are no spelling or grammatical errors. You'll also want to make sure that you've included your company's contact information, including website, phone number and e-mail address. You want to make it as easy as possible for potential and current clients to reach you!
2. Share more images: With more than 75 percent of PSI pet sitters sharing photos of clients' pets on their company's social media sites, it's clear that pet sitters are already figuring out that social media users love pictures! In fact, one study found that photos and other images uploaded by businesses to their Facebook pages get 53 percent more "likes" than updates that include only text or a link. Business experts agree that sharing more photos can help increase your number of social media followers—and you can use your own photos and images or share those posted by others. Photos that evoke an emotional response are particularly effective.
If you are sharing images of cartoons or quotes make sure they are in good taste and not offensive to your online audience. Also remember to ask permission before sharing photos of clients' pets and always take extra precautions to ensure that your online photo sharing doesn't jeopardize your clients' privacy.
3. Ask questions: Sharing important pet-related tips, resources and information online can go a long way in establishing you as a local pet-care expert, but make sure you aren't having a one-sided conversation with your audience. One of the easiest ways to generate online conversation with your fans or followers is to pose a question.
Ask for recommendations for local pet-friendly attractions or events or inquire about favorite pet products. You can get more personal by asking your fans or followers to share about pets that have passed away, a favorite memory with their pet or how their pets have changed their lives. Asking online questions is also a good way to conduct informal market research. For example, you can ask pet owners how far in advance they plan vacations or book pet-sitting assignments. If you ask for specific feedback about your business, be sure to respond to any concerns that may be posted.
4. Curate and share relevant content: A concern we often hear from pet sitters is "how can I possibly find time to search for good information to post on my social media pages?" Fortunately, you're not expected to share only original content. In addition to sharing information about local pet events, client photos and reminders to book pet-sitting services, share information from other pages you follow. New tips are posted on the PSI Facebook page and PSI Twitter account each day. You can also share articles from the PSI Weekly News Brief—all articles in this weekly e-mail include social share buttons so that you can easily post the articles to your social media pages.
Be sure to follow other local pet professionals, such as veterinarians or pet stores, on your social media sites and share their information when relevant. Companies and publications such as VPI® Pet Insurance and Dog Channel also share great pet tips that you can post on your own pages. Don't forget to also follow other PSI member pet sitters online—your pet-sitting peers can be a great source for ideas!
5. Stick to a calendar and schedule posts: While many pet sitters worry about having time to find great information to share online, even more worry about simply having enough time to even post on their social media pages at all. When it comes to using social media for your pet-sitting business, preparation is key.
Consider setting aside an hour to draft a social media calendar each month. Make note of any local pet-related events, special offers from your company or pet-related observances (such as Professional Pet Sitters Week or National Pet Month) that you want to highlight and add those to your calendar first. If you want to have planned posts daily, fill in the other days with links to informative pet-related articles, etc.
Use Facebook's scheduling feature or a site like Hootsuite for Twitter to schedule those posts in advance. Then, as you check your social media pages throughout the month, you can share posts or tweets from others you follow on your own pages as well. These posts, combined with photos of clients' pets you may share, will ensure you are posting frequently.
6. Don't forget your current clients. While it's exciting to gain new pet-sitting clients whom you first "meet" on Facebook or Twitter, don't forget that social media is a powerful tool for connecting with your current clients as well. Let your current clients know where to find you online by including your social media links in your e-mail newsletter, your e-mail signature, on your business website and your business cards. You can also include a message to find you online on any client handouts you leave behind at clients' homes or on the daily pet report card you leave at the end of pet-sitting assignments.
If you do share photos of clients' pets online, be sure to ask their permission first and let them know to follow you so that they can see any photos you post. Consider featuring a "pet client of the week" to highlight the pets you care for and show appreciation for your clients.
You can also offer specials on your social media pages to encourage and thank clients for following you online. Post special deals on Facebook or Twitter than instruct clients to mention the post when they book your services by a certain date to receive a special discount.
How social is your pet-sitting business?
What social media sites do you use for your business? Are you already using the best practices detailed above? Share your experiences and any social media tips you'd like to add to this list in the comments section below.
You've decided to open a pet-sitting business. Now what? One of the very first things to do is to name your business. Selecting the perfect name for your pet-sitting business can be tricky.
You can't pick just any name for your pet-sitting business.
With the ever-increasing number of pet-sitting companies, some business names have already been trademarked, which means these names can't be used.
Although hiring an attorney may involve some expense, it is a wise initial investment to find out if you have the RIGHT to use a specific business name.
For example, a pet sitter in Florida had been doing business under a certain name for more than a year. She had established an excellent reputation and developed a devoted clientele. Then out of the blue, a letter arrived from an attorney in the Midwest informing her to cease and desist use of her business's name immediately because it was federally trademarked by his client.
To make a long story short, the Florida pet sitter had to hire an attorney to look into the matter, only to find that indeed, she did not have the right to do business under her current name. Her innocent mistake ended up being a very costly one. It was expensive to change all of her forms, stationary and business literature. Having to notify her clients of a new name was awkward as well. It would have been less expensive to go through all the proper name-checking channels at the outset - not to mention the headaches she would have been spared.
How can you select and protect your pet-sitting business name?
When brainstorming business names, consider incorporating your city or community name, your own name or something specific to you to avoid selecting a name that's already taken.
Once you've narrowed down your name selections to a few favorites, you'll want to take the necessary steps to ensure you pick a final business name you can actually use:
How do other pet sitters choose their business name?
Naming your pet-sitting service is not a decision to be taken lightly. It sets the tone for your business and it's included on all of your company's materials from your website to business cards and fliers. Recently PSI posed this question on its Facebook page: "How did you select the name of your pet-sitting business? Knowing what you know now, would you have kept the same name for your business?"
Some pet sitters used their city or state in their business name:
Christina B.: I named my business Connecticut Pet Sitter LLC. It was the best decision I ever made and I was even lucky enough to get www.ctpetsitter.com as my website domain.
Others incorporated their own pets' names into their business name:
Elise N.: "It took me a while to think of my business name, but I finally went with a nickname I use for my dog: Bandito Pet Sitting. It is definitely a lot different than any other pet-sitting business name in my area!"
Many pet sitters mentioned that they selected their business name with a desire to evoke a certain emotion or feeling:
Emery F.: "My name is Emery and people frequently call me 'Em.' I wanted clients to have a warm and fuzzy feeling when seeing my business name to create a comfort level. So, the name I chose was Auntie Em's Pet Sitting & Dog Walking."
Some selected a name that identified their specific pet-sitting clientele:
Executive Pets: "I selected the business name Executive Pets because I am targeting the executive market—business people who travel regularly for business or pleasure."
Tracey B.: "My pet-sitting business caters to clients who are wealthy and travel often. So, I chose the name Jet Set Pet Sitters. My motto is 'when you jet set…we'll pet sit!'"
Others incorporate their own name into their pet-sitting business name:
Laura W.: "I have an easy last name so Woods Pet Sitting was a no-brainer decision for me. I changed my business name to Woods Pet Care two years ago. As I told my clients, we do more than 'sit' with your pets."
For one pet-sitting company, the business name was a family tradition:
Copy Cat & Dog Care: "I get asked a lot about my business name. My cousin was interested in starting a pet-sitting business in 2005. Her sister had a successful pet-care business in another city at the time and she wanted to try starting her own. She wanted a unique business name. As she was sharing possible business names with her teenage daughter, her daughter accused her of being a 'copycat' since she wanted to do the same thing as her sister. My cousin ran with that idea and named her business Copy Cat & Dog Care. When I took over the business in 2008, I kept the name since I, too, was a copycat. It ends up we're just a family of copycats!"
How did you choose your pet-sitting business name?
Do you have a creative name for your pet-sitting business? Or a simple name that works well for your business and your pet-sitting clients? Tell us your pet-sitting business name and how you chose the name in the comments section below.
You've received a phone call from a potential client who is interested in using your services. Now it's time to schedule an initial consultation, or "meet and greet" consultation.
What is a "Pet-Sitter Meet and Greet" or Initial Consultation?
The meet and greet consultation is an introductory meeting at the prospective client's home. Many pet sitters offer this initial consultation free-of-charge, but some do require a small fee that is often credited to the client's account if pet-sitting services are booked.
This consultation allows:
As a professional pet sitter, the initial consultation should be a prerequisite to accepting a pet-sitting assignment. Let potential clients know that the pet-sitting reservation will not be confirmed until the initial consultation has taken place and the service contract has been signed.
Here are 8 tips for conducting pet-sitter meet and greet consultations:
You can also use these best practices for a successful pet-sitter meet and greet.
Being prepared and knowledgeable is extremely important. Using the best practices below can help as well. PSI member Cara Amour, 2009 Pet Sitter of the Year™ and co-owner of Active Paws, Inc., shared these tips with pet sitters at PSI's 2012 Quest for Excellence Convention:
What works for you at pet-sitting meet and greet consultations?
Do you follow the guidelines for meet and greet visits described in this post? Do you have other tips that you recommend to make a great first impression on prospective clients?
Share your thoughts and suggestions in the comments section below. And remember, in this digital age, your website and social media pages may be making your first impression for you. So, be sure your online presence is professional and polished so that you can receive those calls from prospective clients to set up a meet and greet consultation!
When Dr. Tina Wismer, DVM, DABVT, DABT, Medical Director at the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center, presented Pet Sitters International's March 2013 free member webinar, "Tips for Pet Poison Prevention," she reminded the participating pet sitters of a very important point: Pet owners look to their professional pet sitters to be the expert.
March is National Pet Poison Prevention Month and it's the perfect time to test your pet-poison knowledge and share important tips for pet poison prevention with your clients.
What should you do if you suspect a client's pet has come in contact with a pet poison?
As a professional pet sitter, there are some basic precautions you should keep in mind when it comes to potential pet poisonings:
It's also important to always be prepared and have the supplies that you'll need on hand to either follow a veterinarian's instructions to assist the pet or rush a poisoned pet to the veterinarian's office or emergency clinic.
What should be in your poison safety kit?
Toilet water, medications, raisins and silica gel…oh my!
Did you know one Aleve pill can cause kidney failure in a 40 pound dog and one acetaminophen pill can potentially kill a cat?
What's more, the items you are not familiar with may be the most dangerous. For example, while Poinsettias may be over-rated as a toxic plant, Cycad Palms—a common houseplant—can be dangerous to all animal species, even causing liver failure.
It's important to not only be aware of what items and substances are potentially harmful to your pets and the pets you care for—but you also need to have an understanding of what quantities/dosages of various substances are dangerous, what symptoms they may cause and how you should respond.
What you need to know to prevent pet poisoning.
PSI members, log-in to the Members' area of petsit.com to access an on-demand recording of PSI's free member webinar "Tips for Pet Poison Prevention," presented by Dr. Tina Wismer.
The webinar offers a comprehensive explanation of common toxins pets may encounter indoors or outdoors. Dr. Wismer also discusses the symptoms and how pet sitters can respond in each situation.
Also be sure to visit the ASPA Animal Poison Control Center website for additional information and free resources to share with your clients.
Have you ever had to deal with a pet-poisoning situation while pet sitting—what happened and how did you respond? Share your stories in the comments section below.
As a professional pet sitter, you likely see your clients' pets more than any other pet professional—such as groomers or veterinarians—particularly if you are offering daily visits. Because of this, your clients see you as a trusted pet-care advisor and look to you for a variety of pet-related information. Don't disappoint them. Stay up-to-date on the latest in pet-care trends, pet nutrition and pet-care information by reading pet-related magazines and books, attending animal-care workshops, becoming a Certified Professional Pet Sitter (CPPS) and taking advantage of continuing education opportunities.
Being the go-to resource for pet-care information doesn't just benefit your clients—it can also benefit your business. By establishing yourself as a local pet-care expert, you can introduce your services to a much wider audience of potential clients.
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Share information on the go with client leave-behinds. Keep the lines of communication open and offer timely pet-care tips and news with client leave-behinds. Because you don't often see your human clients during a pet-sitting assignment, client leave-behinds are a perfect way to share information with clients with little effort on your part. (You'll already be at their homes, so it's easy to simply leave a brochure or flyer on the counter.) In addition to a daily pet report card, which you should be completing with every pet-sitting visit, consider leaving behind announcements about upcoming pet-related events, seasonal tips such as winter pet care or even fun resources like a list of games to play with their dog or cat. PSI pet sitters can take advantage of the Handouts for Clients section of the PSI Member Template Gallery. Don't forget to include your business name, logo and contact information on any resources you leave behind for your clients. You want to make sure that any time they access a particular resource they are remind that it came from you—their trusted professional pet sitter.
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Participate in community events. Participating in a local tradeshow, fair or festival is an excellent way to make face-to-face contact with local pet owners—your potential clients. If you will be having a booth space at a local event, pre-planning is vital to make sure you make the most of your participation. Don't simply sell to your booth visitors—educate them! Be sure to have plenty of materials available that they can take with them, including pet-care tips, pet-health information and similar resources. Event participation is not only a chance to advertise your pet-sitting services, it also provides you with the opportunity to highlight your professional knowledge of companion animals. As with client handouts, be sure that any materials you make available at events include your company name, logo and contact information. You want these pet owners to be able to easily reach you when they are in need of pet-sitting services. Not sure what to share at your booth? The Event Materials section of the PSI Member Template Gallery offers downloadable, customizable handouts for use at local events.
Host workshops and seminars for local pet owners. If you are comfortable participating in local events, it may be time to take the next step. Host your own event to educate local pet owners. You don't have to plan your event alone. Consider working in conjunction with local partners including pet store owners, veterinarians and other pet lovers to make an event that's informative and educational to the general public, while supporting your goal of achieving higher recognition for your pet-sitting service.
Some ideas for event topics include:
Interested in planning a local event, but need a little help? Learn more with these tips for pet sitters planning a community event
Have any of these ideas worked for you?
Have you employed any of these ideas for your pet-sitting service? Have you found that sharing your pet-care knowledge has built credibility with your current clients and attracted new ones? Share your experiences and tips in the comments section below.


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Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Mysterious Death At 2222 4th St. N. (JOHNNY NORTHSIDE BLOG EXCLUSIVE DETAILS About The Miserable, Run-Down Property In Question)
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For some reason, none of the media is willing to state the specific address of the run-down, decrepit dump of a property where a woman's body was found recently, click here for the story as told by WCCO.
I'm familiar with...
...the house in question. In fact, I once called 311 on the house for having no address number visible on the front exterior, and then a big green "2222" mysteriously appeared shortly after that on the board over the front door. Well, better than nothing, I guess.
Not A Gas Leak After All
Actually, Jeff and I drove past the crime scene while it was being processed. This was some time after the news crews had left, apparently, or before they all arrived. Even though both ends of the alley were blocked off, I didn't think much of it. I figured there was yet another gas leak from crackheads stealing copper pipes, because the fire department's procedure of blocking both ends of an alley looked similar to what I've seen before with these North Minneapolis gas leaks.
A house might explode. Shrug. Well, guess I can't cut through the alley.
The next day, I read about a woman's body being found in the garage, frozen. (So frozen one media outlet said she'd have to "thaw" before the autopsy took place) Some emails flew around the neighborhood. Michael Klick had heard gunshots on Sunday night during the snowstorm, and he couldn't help but think it might be connected to the woman's body being found in the garage.
"In Extreme Disrepair"
If the city's online property records are current--and you could break bones tripping over such a big "if"--the owner of the property is somebody named Mahmood Khan, whose address is listed at 2972 Old Highway 8 Roseville, MN 55113. So if the media are reporting the "owner" of the property came out to check the place, and found the body, then one assumes it was Mahmood Khan who found the body. (Unless the house has been sold to somebody else and the city's records just aren't up-to-date, which is common)
On September 25--the very day of the Hawthorne Annual Meeting--there was a meeting at City Hall regarding this property. (One supposes the meeting may have involved other properties, too) The meeting was held by the Nuisance Condition Process Review Panel. Board members, an assistant city attorney, and folks from inspections (including good ol' Wayne Murphy) were at the meeting, and so was Mahmood Khan, representing himself.
The board found as follows: 2222 4th St. N. is a two-family home in the Hawthorne neighborhood. The (garbled) story structure was built in 1900. Each unit has four rooms, including one bathroom and one bedroom. The building is 1,623 square feet. (...) (On all three floors)
The property is in extreme disrepair. There are 27 open housing orders on the property, most as a result of the Code Compliance Inspection conducted in April, 2008. The basement is moldy, there are holes in the walls, water damage shows on the ceilings throughout the house, kitchens and bathrooms have been trashed, the copper has been stripped and the roof is substandard.
The inspections department found the estimated cost to rehab the building is $129,843 to $234,372 based on the means square foot estimate. The assessed value of the property in 2007 was $147,000. The 2008 assessed value is $70,000. The Preservation and Design Team staff didn't find the property worth preserving.
The Hawthorne Area Community Council (the former name of HNC) and property owners within 350 feet of the property were mailed a request for a community impact statement. Three were received, all of which said the house had a negative impact on the neighborhood and should be demolished.
How We Got Into This Mess
Yong Yia Vue purchased the property on December 1, 2005. The property went into foreclosure and a sheriff's sale was conducted on June 20, 2006, with Deutsche Bank National Trust as Trustee for AMC Mortgage Services submitting the highest bid. The redemption period expired on December 20, 2007, and the property was put up for sale "as is."
On July 17, 2007, the property was condemned for being a boarded building and added to the City's Vacant Building Registration. The property has remained vacant and boarded since that time.
On April 1, 2008, a Code Compliance Inspection was ordered and paid for by Kyle White, the realtor attempting to sell the property. On June 25, 2008, the current owner, Mahmood Khan, purchased the property.
A Notice Of The Director's Order to Raze and Remove was mailed on July 23, 2008 to AMC Mortgage Services, Inc., Young Yia Vue, Kyle White, Vang Phay, Argent Mortgage Co. and Shapiro, Nordmeyer and Zielke.
On August 19, 2008, Mahmood Khan filed an appeal indicating "Code Compliance, will be brought up to code by licensed contractors."
On September 22, 2008 Mr. Khan sent the Department of Inspections an estimate to rehabilitate the property at a cost of $100,000 but was unable to meet with staff to discuss a restoration agreement detailng the proposed rehabilitation including timelines for completion.
Mr. Khan stated at the hearing that he plans to convert the building to a single family home with hope to provide housing to low-income families. Mr. Habib Moghul spoke on the owner's behalf and indicated he has seen the owner do good work in rehabbing other houses in the city.
(...) The city of Minneapolis found evidence, "including but not limited to neighborhood impact statements, clearly demonstrates that the values of neighborhood properties have diminished as a result of deterioration of the subject building" and also "rehabilitation is not justified when compared to the after rehab resale value of the building."
Recommendation to Raze upheld by the board.
Observations By "Boots On The Ground"
I was giving Hawthorne Housing Director Jeff Skrenes a ride to pick up his newly-repaired vehicle, and I took a detour to 2222 4th St. N., now clear of police and gawkers...though plenty of ribbons of crime scene tape were left hanging all over.
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The "garage" in question is small. It appears to be one of the many old "carriage houses" which dot the back yards of North Minneapolis. The garage had been newly re-boarded with an official, gray board. A couch was near the garage, with a blue crime scene latex glove on it. It seemed as though the couch may have been hauled out of the garage. The cushions of the couch were missing. If the body was on the couch, then I figure these cushions were taken along with the body for some kind of analysis...though Jeff speculated the corpse may have been frozen to the cushions.
Of course...we don't really know if the deceased person was on that couch or not. But what's up with that big missing chunk of hand rest?
The house is a monstrosity. You can't really call it a duplex, despite an odd, engraved metal sign declaring "THIS IS A DUPLEX." Jeff had never seen anything like that sign, and wondered what was the point. The house seemed to be a small gray stucco thing which had some kind of horrible addition added, then pranced around shrieking, "Look at me! I'm a duplex!"
I note the findings of the City of Minneapolis went out of its way to avoid use of the word "duplex." Some kind of legality is a-simmering, here, or was at one time.
Paint Cans In The Mail Slot
Properly acting under the City of Minneapolis' publicized mandate for responsible citizens to "adopt" vacant and neglected properties, I wanted to see if any letters were stuck in the mail slot, so I could shove that stuff further into the house to help thwart mail fraud. That was when me and Jeff found the front porch was full of paint cans...waist high, it appeared, piled up just beyond the mail slot in the front porch. Who knew how many, but probably a lot. Jeff said the place was being used as a "dumping ground."
I noticed some of the vinyl siding had been pried upon...just enough for somebody to find out it was vinyl, not aluminum. Windows were missing on the second story, allowing blowing snow to enter the house.
This house is a monstrosity. I would like to think something like this incident would change the mind of the owner about trying to rehab it, but it's pretty hard to transform the hardwired slumlord mindset: nothing a coat of paint won't fix.
The proceedings against this house should move from back burner to front burner. But I think most residents are just wondering: how did this woman die? And if it was foul play, who did it? And who was she? Those are answers we're still waiting for...while she, um, thaws.
23 comments:
- Ranty said...
You won't hear me crying over this one.
- December 17, 2008 at 8:26 AM
- Johnny Northside said...
By which you mean the demolition of the house, of course.
When Ranty doesn't love a house, nobody does. SUMMON THE BACKHOES OF DOOM!!!!!!!!! - December 17, 2008 at 12:32 PM
The city is allowing this property owner to rehab this property. Councilmember Hofstede did request that the property come up with a management plan. We will see what this place turns into.
- December 18, 2008 at 11:26 AM
- Babee said...
See this is why your the best. I didn't even know a third of this information. I was just upset that it is so close to home.
- December 19, 2008 at 6:55 AM
- Johnny Northside said...
To Anonymos: allowing rehab? There is no evidence of any rehab at that property.
- December 19, 2008 at 5:50 PM
Here is the link to the meeting minutes.
http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/council/2009-meetings/20090109/PSRS20081217agenda.asp - December 22, 2008 at 9:37 AM
The victim of murder at 2222 N 4th street,Was a lovely kind hearted 15 year old girl.Beaten then shot infront of her friend among outhers.Then Left for weeks in that garage?The city/police wont even let the family view her clothing ect,or i.d. her we all know its little angelic,she left the house with no money/id/coat/cloths/nothing and has not been heard from since,her friend finally called to say she witinessed her beating shooting murder.Why no news for angelic why no vigil,why no community for this murdered child?And what of the man/monster/child molester/crack dealer/blood gang member. who murdered her,people know his i.d. mug shot why no news for angelic?
- December 22, 2008 at 9:59 AM
- Johnny Northside said...
I'm approving this comment but at this point it is rumor, and unconfirmed. Who has more info?
- December 22, 2008 at 10:19 AM
I've heard rumors there is more to this story than what has been released so far. Nothing specific, just that.
One thing we did notice this summer was all the young girls who hung out with the gang members in this area. Almost every evening 15-20 girls would show up on the corner of 22nd and 6th. It was just so odd to see them arriving from almost every direction. Then the fighting and hooting and hollering would start. Every evening we went through the same thing. Of course 2207 was the place they all ran to when the cops were called.
We also noticed the young male dealers on the corners during the day were almost always accompanied by 2-3 girls. Quite often we could see they were holding the drugs for the guys. I'm not sure if male police officers won't search girls? Maybe that's why the gang bangers always seemed to have them around. Some of them were so young. Both sad and scary at the same time. - December 22, 2008 at 4:11 PM
That comment is far from rumor anshalike was like my little sister she was only 15 and pregnet by this crack dealing pedofile loser that goes by the nick name of snoop neighbors may have seen him around because he sold crack in that area and from that garage the police wont give us any info so we had to get it on our own. he is a COWERD!!!
- December 22, 2008 at 4:19 PM
That comment is far from rumor anshalike was like my little sister she was only 15 and pregnet by this crack dealing pedofile loser that goes by the nick name of snoop neighbors may have seen him around because he sold crack in that area and from that garage the police wont give us any info so we had to get it on our own. he is a COWERD!!!
- December 22, 2008 at 4:21 PM
- Babee said...
Well, I haven't heard anything. However, what I am questioning is that How can they allow this home to be repaired when the repair looks like it would cost more then the house. 2nd, I don't know if I would want a house that a murder happened in should still remain up and have the ability to become a rental again. 3rd, Why do people hide behind anonymity with out proof of what really happened, or a way to show on public record who, what when or suspects as far as the death on 2222 4th st.
- December 22, 2008 at 4:23 PM
The city/police/medical examiner have alot more info.shurly angelic has thawed by now.why the silence when this child killing monster is still on the streets,why not warn the public about this man/monster/murderer,they have his i.d. he was released from mpls jail shortly befor the killing.I suppose the north side of mpls is a place for a child killer with all the abandoned propertys.maby we better go vary throughly trough these empty houses ect asap for outher missing kids that might still be alive.why is this monsters face not all over the news?Why the silence?This guys still on the street.hear say people saw him on lowry and emerson av n in the last 2 days.
- December 22, 2008 at 4:28 PM
- Johnny Northside said...
Sorry it took me a while to get these comments posted, I was out of town, en route, and away from internet.
In regard to all these rumors, etc...I will keep posting this stuff if people want to have the discussion but NONE of this is confirmed.
Also, I am trying to unravel these comments. Please, if you have info, break it down for those of us who don't have the story or even the rumor.
Who was the murdered girl or woman? Who is the person who allegedly murdered her? What were the circumstances? Where is this information coming from? How can I be sure of the truth of this info?
If anybody has a photo that's relevant...email it to me at email@example.com - December 23, 2008 at 12:30 AM
- Johnny Northside said...
Another note: I was given a "not for posting" comment from an anonymous person.
I'm only going to say this in response: let the police handle it, have faith, and do not attempt to do something about it yourself. If you want to have the discussion on this blog, I'll approve the comments and the discussion can take place.
I'm unclear on one thing: is the girl named "Angelic" or "Anshalike?" - December 23, 2008 at 12:37 AM
the girls name is anshalike and she is a 15 year old girl and the reason i know the details is because i am a family member and the way i got my info is from a witnes that came foward wich was there when it happened.the police are not releasing any info rite now not even to the family. the only way we found out is the witnes called the family befor the police. in gegards to the dealers seen with the young girls in that area the suspect is more than likely one of them you see he is about age 24-26 with braids and go's by the name snoop and also the name freeky so if you see them than you are probly seeing him.
- December 23, 2008 at 3:38 PM
she was murdered because she refused to have an abortion as the man had another family.
- December 23, 2008 at 3:42 PM
- Johnny Northside said...
Why me?
I received some comments after these comments were submitted and I approved the comments for posting, since my blog is not "open post" and all comments have to be approved...sometimes it takes me a while, and this week I was out of town. So it took a while.
OK...as I made clear, there was a comment submitted which said "not for publication." And I did not post that comment. I simply responded on my blog...saying to have faith in the authorities, not to do something on one's own.
Now I've been given more comments asking to please REMOVE previous comments already submitted. And I was given reasons for why I should remove the comments. The reasons have nothing to do with whether the comments are TRUE or whether the poster believed the comments to be true. Rather, I am being asked to remove the comments for other reasons.
Well...I don't do that. I don't remove comments. I especially don't remove comments which are chock full of substantive information (if any of it is true) which NO OTHER MEDIA OUTLET HAS RIGHT NOW with a story people really, really care about but we can't seem to get any info from authorities.
I hope the family members involved survive this horrible (alleged) situation as described in the comments, and they get through this terrible time.
But I am the media. And it's my job to promulgate substantive info, whether through content or photos or comments.
So the comments stay. And if there is a murdering bastard out there, I hope the police catch him and I hope the community cares deeply about what is happening in North Minneapolis. But people won't care if they can't get information and it's my self-appointed job to promulgate information. - December 23, 2008 at 10:04 PM
The gangsters purposely have the girls hold and sell the drugs so the girls are the ones that go to jail. There are many women in jail for that reason. Young women are especially easily swayed by these bastards. I was wondering why we haven't heard anything but hopefully it is because they are building a case on the pig(s).
MCullen NE - December 26, 2008 at 12:11 AM
- Johnny Northside said...
This is now officially the most active comment thread EVER.
Look, we don't even know if the rumor-mongering is true or pure fiction. I, too, have faith the authorities are doing what they do for good reasons...but I think the neighborhood wants information very badly about what happened there. - December 26, 2008 at 12:25 AM
The killers motivation for murder? To cover his predatory crime of criminal sexual conduct 1st degree,with a child.Fact,This little girl was 14 years old,At the time of conception.My guess he may be older than previously posted,distant hearsay he has a teen daughter?one news station said the recovered body was unrecognizable,Was the baby,the d.n.a.Evidence still present in the womb?Was the child disfigured. whatever the method this was premeditated child murder.11 days and no news yet.
- December 26, 2008 at 9:28 AM
- Marz said...
- This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.
- December 27, 2008 at 4:02 PM
Girl Found Dead In North Mpls. Garage Was PregnantMINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) ―
The body of Annshalike Shanta Hamilton, of Minneapolis, was discovered by the owner of the garage on Dec. 15.
A 15-year-old girl who was found dead inside a Minneapolis garage earlier this month was pregnant, according to the Hennepin County Medical Examiner.
The medical examiner also ruled that the girl, who was found on the 2200 block of 4th Street North, had been murdered.
The body of Annshalike Shanta Hamilton, of Minneapolis, was discovered by the owner of the garage on Dec. 15. Police said they weren't sure how long her body had been there.
According to the medical examiner, Hamilton was killed by multiple blunt force injuries. The medical examiner ruled Hamilton's unborn daughter died as a result of her mother's death.
Minneapolis Police are seeking the public's help to find the suspect. Anyone with any leads is asked to call their tip line at 612-692-8477. - December 29, 2008 at 4:19 PM


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Palm Beach, Florida
Palm Beach, Florida | ||
— Town — | ||
Aerial Photograph Of Palm Beach Proper | ||
Nickname(s): The Island | ||
Motto: The Best of Everything | ||
Location of Palm Beach, Florida | ||
U.S. Census Bureau map showing town boundaries | ||
Coordinates: 26°42′54″N 80°2′22″W / 26.71500°N 80.03944°WCoordinates: 26°42′54″N 80°2′22″W / 26.71500°N 80.03944°W | ||
Country | United States | |
State | Florida | |
County | Palm Beach | |
Area | ||
• Total | 10.4 sq mi (27.0 km2) | |
• Land | 3.9 sq mi (10.2 km2) | |
• Water | 6.5 sq mi (16.9 km2) | |
Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) | |
Population (2000) | ||
• Total | 10,468 | |
• Density | 2,669.2/sq mi (1,030.6/km2) | |
Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) | |
• Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) | |
ZIP code | 33480 | |
Area code(s) | 561 | |
FIPS code | 12-54025[1] | |
GNIS feature ID | 0288390[2] | |
Website | Town of Palm Beach |
The Town of Palm Beach (called Palm Beach Island or the Island of Palm Beach to differentiate between the town and the county) is an incorporated town in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States. The Intracoastal Waterway separates it from the neighboring cities of West Palm Beach and Lake Worth. As of 2000, Palm Beach had a year-round population of 10,468, with an estimated seasonal population of 30,000.
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History [edit]
Palm Beach was established as a resort by Henry Morrison Flagler,[3] a founder of Standard Oil, who made the Atlantic coast barrier island accessible via his Florida East Coast Railway. The nucleus of the community was established by Flagler's two luxury resort hotels, the Royal Poinciana Hotel and The Breakers Hotel. West Palm Beach was built across Lake Worth as a service town and has become a major city in its own right.
Flagler's houselots were bought by the beneficiaries of the Gilded Age, and in 1902 Flagler himself built a Beaux-Arts mansion, Whitehall, designed by the New York–based firm Carrère and Hastings and helped establish the Palm Beach winter "season" by constantly entertaining. The town was incorporated on April 17, 1911.
An area known as the Styx housed many of the servants, most of whom were black. The workers rented their small houses from the landowners. In the early 1900s the land owners agreed to evict all of the residents of the Styx (who moved to West Palm Beach, Florida) and Edward R. Bradley bought up much of this land.[4] The houses were razed, according to the Palm Beach Daily News.
Geography [edit]
Palm Beach is the easternmost town in Florida, located on a 16-mile (26 km) long barrier island.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 10.4 square miles (27 square kilometres). 3.9 square miles (10 square kilometres) of it is land and 6.5 square miles (17 square kilometres) of it is water. The total area is 62.45% water.
Climate [edit]
Palm Beach, like other areas of extreme southern Florida has a tropical climate, defined as having no month with mean temperatures below 64.4 °F (18.0 °C).[5][6]
Wet and Dry seasons:
The wet season in Palm Beach in normally from May through October, when convective thunderstorms and tropical downpours are common, and weak tropical lows pass nearby. Average high temperatures in Palm Beach are 86 to 90 °F (30 to 32 °C) with lows of 70 to 75 °F (21 to 24 °C). During this period, more than half of the summer days bring occasional afternoon thunderstorms and seabreezes that somewhat cool the rest of the day.[7]
The dry season in Palm Beach is from November through April, when little rain falls and conditions are often quite dry. Average high temperatures of 75 to 82 °F (24 to 28 °C) and lows of 57 to 66 °F (14 to 19 °C). Although most winter days have highs in the 75 F range in Palm Beach, occasional cold fronts during this period can result in a few days of cooler weather with high temperatures in the upper 50s and 60s (10 to 20 °C) and lows of 40s and 50s (5 to 15 °C...while at other times high temperatures occasionally reach the middle 80's F.
The annual average precipitation is 61 in (1,500 mm), most of which occurs during the wet season from May through October. However, rainfall can occur in any month, primarily as short-lived heavy afternoon thunderstorms. Palm Beach reports more than 2900 hrs of sunshine annually. Although rare, tropical cyclones can impact Palm Beach, with the last direct hit in 1928.[7]
Monthly Normal and Record High and Low Temperatures | ||||||||||||
Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
Rec High °F | 89 | 90 | 94 | 99 | 96 | 98 | 101 | 98 | 97 | 95 | 91 | 90 |
Norm High °F | 75.1 | 76.3 | 79.2 | 82.1 | 85.9 | 88.5 | 90.1 | 90.1 | 88.7 | 85 | 80.4 | 76.4 |
Norm Low °F | 57.3 | 58.2 | 61.9 | 65.4 | 70.5 | 73.8 | 75 | 75.4 | 74.7 | 71.2 | 65.8 | 60.1 |
Rec Low °F | 27 | 32 | 30 | 43 | 51 | 61 | 66 | 65 | 66 | 46 | 36 | 28 |
Precip (in) | 3.75 | 2.55 | 3.68 | 3.57 | 5.39 | 7.58 | 5.97 | 6.65 | 8.1 | 5.46 | 5.55 | 3.14 |
Source: USTravelWeather.com |
Demographics [edit]
As of the 2000 census, over half the population (52.7%) are 65 years of age or older, with a median age of 67 years. 9.4% are under the age of 18, 1.5% are from 18 to 24, 11.5% are from 25 to 44, and 25.0% from 45 to 64. For every 100 females there are 79.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 77.0 males.
The per capita income for the town is $109,219. Males have a median income of $71,685 versus $42,875 for females. 5.3% of the population and 2.4% of families are below the poverty line. 4.6% of those under the age of 18 and 2.9% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
The racial makeup of the town is 96% Euro American (93.8% were non-Hispanic White),[8] 2.57% Black, 0.53% Asian, 0.04% Native American, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.21% from other races, and 0.63% from two or more races. 2.56% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
The 10,468 people in the town are organized into 5,789 households and 3,021 families. The population density is 2,669.2 inhabitants per square mile (1,031.1/km2). There are 9,948 housing units at an average density of 2,536.6 per square mile (979.8/km2). 7.7% of the households have children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.1% are married couples living together, 3.3% have a female householder with no husband present, and 47.8% are non-families. 42.6% of all households are made up of individuals and 27.6% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 1.81 and the average family size is 2.38.
Many of Palm Beach's residents are affluent, with a median household income of $124,562 and a median family income of $137,867. The town's affluence and its "abundance of pleasures" and "strong community-oriented sensibility" were cited when it was selected in June 2003 as America's "Best Place to Live" by Robb Report magazine.
As of 2000, English was the first language of 87.81% of all residents, while French comprised 4.48%, Spanish consisted of 3.65%, German made up 2.16%, Italian speakers made up 0.45%, Yiddish made up 0.36%, Russian was at 0.30%, Arabic and Swedish at 0.25%, and Polish was the mother tongue of 0.24% of the population.[9]
As of 2000, Palm Beach had the 40th highest percentage of Russian residents in the U.S., with 10.30% of the populace (tied with Pomona, N.Y. and the township of Lower Merion, Pa.).[10] It also had the 26th highest percentage of Austrian residents in the US, at 2.10% of the town's population (which tied with 19 other US areas).[11]
Transportation [edit]
The city is served by Palm Beach International Airport and Amtrak,[12] as well as Tri-Rail-– all located in West Palm Beach and connecting Palm Beach to Miami. Public transportation is available through Palm Tran, and connects with the rest of the county.
The northern portion of Palm Beach is served by the Route 41 bus which travels from the northernmost portion of Palm Beach at the inlet and then down to Royal Palm Way, across the Royal Park Bridge (Florida State Road 704) into West Palm Beach and up to the government center, and then follows the same route in reverse.
Palm Beach was served by the Route 42 Palm Tran bus from Lantana in the south going along State Road A1A up to Royal Poncianna Way and over the Flagler Memorial Bridge into West Palm Beach to the government center, and then back again for the southbound trip. Route 42 ended on May 10. 2008 due to low ridership.[13] Effective July 9, 2008, the southern end of Palm Beach is served by the "Coral Link" operating only on Wednesdays, going between Hypoluxo Road and Lake Worth Road via US 1 and SR A1A.[14]
Private vehicles and taxis are the predominant means of transport in Palm Beach. Bicycles are a popular transport on the island, although most areas have no bicycle trails, so safe and comfortable travel is not always assured. The Lake Trail, exclusively for pedestrian and bike traffic, extends from Royal Palm Way (State Road 704) in the south up to the north end of the island. The trail follows the edge of the Lake Worth Lagoon (part of the intercoastal waterway) except for a section between the Flagler Museum and the Biltmore Condominiums, where the trail follows the streets. Another break occurs to pass around the Sailfish Yacht Club in the north end of the island. The Lake Trail is filled daily with bikers, rollerbladers, runners, and dog-walkers.
Traveling by bike along the ocean can be hazardous. Only a short section in the downtown area has sidewalks. The roads along the ocean are narrow and have small or no shoulders, making biking a potentially dangerous activity in those areas.
In the southern end of the island, south of Sloan's Curve, through South Palm Beach to East Ocean Avenue (linking to Lantana) is a two-mile long, relatively wide pedestrian path that is popular with walkers, runners, and bikers alike.
Schools [edit]
Palm Beach Public Elementary is located on the island and has kindergarten through fifth grade. It has a school grade of A and 477 students attend the school. Palm Beach Day Academy is a private school in the area. It was formed in 2005 from a merger between Palm Beach Day School and the Academy of the Palm Beaches.[15]
Points of interest [edit]
- Breakers Hotel
- Four Arts Gardens
- Mar-A-Lago
- Whitehall, the Flagler Museum
- Pan's Garden, Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach
- Worth Avenue
Notable people [edit]
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- S. Daniel Abraham- Creator of Slim Fast, Jewish Philanthropist
- Steve Alvers - American football player
- Spencer Antle - Fashion designer, founder of lifestyle brand Island Company, filmmaker]]
- Madeleine Astor - Titanic Survivor, and widow of John Jacob Astor IV
- Rich Barnes - MLB pitcher for the Chicago White Sox and Cleveland Indians
- Barney Family - heirs to the Smith Barney banking and brokerage fortune
- Ted Bell - Bestselling American author of suspense and espionage novels
- Billy Bishop - World War I flying ace, he died while spending the winter of 1956 in Palm Beach.
- Conrad Black - a former Canadian media baron, author, and convicted fraudster lived on Palm Beach Island for over twenty years.
- Dan Borislow - Founder of magicJack
- Nancy Brinker - former Chief of Protocol of the United States; former United States ambassador to Hungary 2001-09-06 to 2003-06-19; founder of Susan G. Komen for the Cure; sister of Susan G. Komen.
- Jimmy Buffett[16] - Singer
- William S. Burroughs, Jr. - American novelist, son of famous beat writer William S. Burroughs and great-grandson to William Seward Burroughs I, the original inventor of the Burroughs adding machine. (b. 1947)
- James H. Clark - Founder of Netscape
- Ann Coulter[17] - Syndicated columnist, author, and political commentator
- Horace Dodge - The Dodge automotive family[18] and died December 1920 at his Palm Beach residence
- The Duke and Duchess of Windsor frequently holidayed in Palm Beach after their marriage in 1937.
- Henry Morrison Flagler - founder of Palm Beach[3] who built Whitehall.
- Malcolm Glazer- CEO of First Allied Corporation and sports team owner (Manchester United of the English Premier League and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League)
- Curt Gowdy - Sportscaster
- Joseph Gurwin (1920–2009), philanthropist.[19]
- E.F. Hutton - Wall street broker who built Mar-A-Lago husband of Marjorie Merriweather Post
- Paul Ilyinsky or HH Paul Romanovsky-Ilynsky (1928–2005) - senior male of Romanov Dynasty, Head of House of Holstein-Gottorp, Prince of Holstein-Gottorp, Duke of Holstein - Gottorp, Prince Romanovsky - Ilynsky, U.S. Marine Corps colonel, son of HIH Grand Duke Dmitri Pavlovich of Russia, grandson of John J. Emery, nephew of John J. Emery. Ilyinsky was elected to the Palm Beach town council in 1981. Two years later, Ilyinsky ran unopposed and spent another term as council president. He won the mayor's job in 1993, and served until 2000.
- Michael Jackson - Late pop icon, received many awards, and broke many records. Lived there briefly in 2003 until 2005.
- Kennedy family[3]- Political Family
- Brett King - American actor who later opened Coral Sands Hotel in the Bahamas, died in Palm Beach in 1999.
- John Kluge - Chairman of Metromedia, estimated net worth is $11 Billion
- Evelyn Lauder - co-creater of the Pink Ribbon breast cancer awareness campaign, creator of Clinique[20]
- Laurence Leamer[3] - Writer
- John Lennon - Musician most famous with his work with The Beatles. Lennon bought Harold Vanderbilt's former home, El Solano, in 1980 shortly before his murder.[21]
- Rush Limbaugh[22] - Radio show host, and conservative political commentator
- Edgar F. Luckenbach - Shipping magnate.
- Bernard Madoff[3]- Former NASDAQ chairman and convicted felon (securities fraud etc.)
- Lana J. Marks - Designer
- Charles Peter McColough- Former Chairman and CEO of the Xerox Corporation
- Dina Merrill - American actress and socialite (daughter of E.F. Hutton & Marjorie Merriweather Post)
- Addison Mizner - influential architect of Palm Beach landmarks and residences in the 1920s.
- Arefeh Mansouri - Designer
- Brian Mulroney - former Canadian Prime Minister
- Dmitri Nabokov - son and literary heir of famed novelist Vladimir Nabokov
- Kevin Ohme - MLB pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals
- Pari-Sima Pahlavi - sister-in-law to former Iranian shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi[23]
- James Patterson - Best Selling Author
- Mark Patton - 1980s television and film actor
- Henry Paulson - Former US Treasury Secretary
- Ronald Perelman - Corporate Raider, Chairman of Revlon who sold his Palm Beach house in 2004 for $70 million[16]
- Marjorie Merriweather Post - Post cereal heiress, socialite, and philanthropist who built Mar-A-Lago wife of E.F. Hutton
- John Sculley - former CEO of Apple, Inc and former president of PepsiCo
- Christopher A. Sinclair - Former CEO of Pepsi
- Rod Stewart- Singer
- Butch Trucks - Founding member of The Allman Brothers Band
- Donald Trump[3] - Business magnate and television personality
- Ivana Trump - Ex-wife of Donald Trump
- Vera Wang - Fashion designer (has recently sold the $9m mansion she owned on the Palm Beach coast and moved to NYC)
- Mollie Wilmot - Philanthropist and Socialite
- Jayne Wrightsman - Philanthropist and socialite
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