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Work On Working Together

By Jeremy McGovern posted on January 1, 2012 | Posted in Business Practices

Many vets and farriers have wonderful working relationships — and their mutual clients and their horses are the true winners. However, some members of each group fail to see eye-to-eye, resulting in an inability to work with a counterpart, or that other industry as a whole.


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The Hoof-Care Bottom Line

Raising Your Rates and Keeping Your Customers

By Esco Buff posted on January 1, 2012 | Posted in Business Practices
Do you break into a sweat at the very thought of raising your rates and having to tell loyal customers that you’re going to have to start charging them more? The biggest fear for many farriers is that many of their customers will walk away if they add even a tiny increase to their current prices.
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Eight Tips For Trade Show Success

How to get the most out of your IHCS Trade Show experience.
By Amy Johnson posted on January 1, 2012 | Posted in Business Practices
The International Hoof-Care Summit Trade Show is an attendee favorite year after year, offering you the chance to see first-hand the latest footcare products. However, the 9 hours of trade show time can be overwhelming if you don’t have a game plan.
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Tips for Saving at the Supply Shop

Beginning with bulk purchases, changing your buying practice at the local supply shop can result in considerable savings
By Jeremy McGovern posted on December 1, 2011 | Posted in Business Practices
It makes good business sense to save money whenever you can in your farrier practice. To do so, many horseshoers have employed creative or sophisticated ways.
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