Running a dog grooming business shouldn’t feel this hard

We help dog groomers simplify admin, get compliant with Making Tax Digital, and put systems in place that make life easier, and support growth.

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Are you spending too much time on admin and not enough time grooming?

Many dog groomers we speak to tell us the same things:

  • Bookings come through messages, calls or “when clients remember”

  • Cancellations and no-shows are frustrating

  • Payments aren’t always taken upfront

  • Admin gets done late at night (or not at all)

  • Receipts, expenses and income feel messy

  • Making Tax Digital sounds confusing or worrying

  • You know systems would help — but don’t know what to choose

  • You want to grow, but not at the cost of burning out

You’re not behind.
You’ve just reached the stage where your business needs better foundations.

How we support dog grooming businesses

Practical, done-with-you support for sole-trader dog groomers.

Making Tax Digital (MTD)

We help dog groomers:

  • Understand what MTD means for their business

  • Set up simple, compliant systems

  • Choose easy-to-use software (no jargon)

  • Stay organised without spreadsheets taking over

The aim isn’t just compliance, it’s peace of mind.

AI & smart tools to make life easier

This can include:

  • Smarter booking and scheduling systems

  • Automations that reduce admin

  • Tools that organise records and receipts

  • Systems that grow with your grooming business

No complicated tech. No overkill.
Just tools that actually help.

Websites, online booking & payments

We help dog groomers:

  • Create a simple, professional grooming website

  • Set up online booking that works 24/7

  • Reduce back-and-forth messages

  • Take deposits or payments online

  • Send automatic confirmations and reminders

  • Cut down on no-shows

  • Get paid more consistently

Everything is designed to save you time and support growth.

Business set-up & insurance support

As your grooming business grows, protection matters.

We:

  • Help you understand what cover you actually need

  • Introduce you to trusted pet-industry insurance partners

  • Make sure you’re properly protected without being oversold

Always appropriate to your stage of business.

Why dog groomers choose Launch Start-Up

  • We’ve supported 100+ start-ups and early-stage businesses

  • We regularly work with dog groomers and pet services

  • We understand appointment-based service businesses

  • We explain things clearly and simply

  • We don’t push systems you don’t need

  • We support you as you grow — not just at the start

Think of us as: Your business support partner, not just another supplier.

What Our Clients Say

Real feedback from entrepreneurs, founders and business owners we’ve helped to launch, fix and grow.