Qualified dog groomer opens the door to success with launch of new business designed to service the needs of local dog owners
Local entrepreneur, Louise McGrath has officially opened her new business: ‘Paws Palace Dog Groomers’, a premier grooming establishment in Newtownabbey.
Louise completed the ‘Go For It’ start a business programme with Business Adviser Louise Parkes from local enterprise agency, Mallusk Enterprise Park.
Since its grand opening, Paws Palace has quickly gained popularity, providing top quality dog grooming services to the local community.
The Go For It programme, delivered by the experienced business advice team at Mallusk Enterprise Park, played a pivotal role in assisting the professionally trained and OCN NI qualified Dog Groomer to realise her entrepreneurial aspirations.
The programme provided expert guidance and support, equipping the new business founder with the necessary skills, knowledge and confidence to establish a thriving dog grooming business to meet the needs of local dog owners from across Newtownabbey and further afield.
The new business ‘Paws Palace Dog Groomers’ offers a comprehensive range of pet grooming services tailored to the individual needs and preferences of each furry client.
Specialist Groomer and founder of the business, Louise is highly experienced and compassionate and she has invested in a salon set up that ensures a safe and comfortable environment where dogs can receive exceptional care. Services provided at the local salon include bathing, grooming, styling, nail trimming, ear cleaning and de shedding – with all grooming delivered with the utmost professionalism and befitting of Louise’s deep love for animals.
The small local business’ commitment to excellence, attention to detail, and genuine passion for the well-being of dogs has already earned them an outstanding reputation, with rave reviews received from a wide range of customers who travel from the north Belfast and Newtownabbey area to the salon in Mallusk.
Louise McGrath, the proud owner of Paws Palace Dog Groomers, expressed her gratitude for the support received from the Go For It programme and Mallusk Enterprise Park. She said,
“Completing the Go For It programme has been a transformative experience that has allowed me to turn my love for dogs into a flourishing business. I found the business mentoring and advice invaluable and I am sincerely grateful to Louise Parkes and Mallusk Enterprise Park for their unwavering guidance and support throughout this journey.”
Of her commitment to the future she added:
“Paws Palace takes pride in delivering exceptional results, leaving dogs looking and feeling their absolute best after each grooming session, I look forward to continued business growth from helping even more local families take good care of their beloved four legged friends in the weeks and months ahead”.
Experienced Business Adviser at Mallusk Enterprise Park, Louise Parkes congratulated Louise on the opening of Paws Palace Dog Groomers saying:
‘”Many people aspire to running their own business but entrepreneurs like Louise McGrath make it happen in real time. It was an absolute pleasure to have been in a position to help Louise realise her ambitions and I was delighted to see Paws Palace Dog Groomers open on the high street. I and the whole team at Mallusk Enterprise Park wish her and her business every success.”
Looking ahead, Paws Palace Dog Groomers is poised for a bright future, dedicated to upholding the highest standards of grooming excellence and personalised care for dogs in Newtownabbey and surrounding areas.
Local pet owners can trust in their commitment to providing a positive experience for both pets and their owners, ensuring that every visit to Paws Palace is met with professionalism, care and is reflective of Louise’s genuine love for animals.
About Mallusk Enterprise Park:
Established in 1992 Mallusk Enterprise Park is local enterprise agency located in Newtownabbey. Operating as a social enterprise Mallusk Enterprise Park is committed to supporting individuals and businesses in the Newtownabbey area, throughout each and every stage of their entrepreneurial journey. Through various programmes, events, initiatives and available spaces, the experienced business advisory team at Mallusk Enterprise Park provide advice, guidance and resources to help entrepreneurs realise their business goals.
Mallusk Enterprise Park operates from a purpose built business park offering 50,000 square feet of workspace, office accommodation, meeting and conference spaces including private huddle rooms, co-working desks and a professional mailing address service to more than 60 local businesses and their 300+ employees.
About the Go For It Programme:
Mallusk Enterprise Park has been a valuable partner in supporting the start up of Paws Palace through the Go For It programme, a free programme providing professional business start-up mentoring and support tailored to Northern Ireland entrepreneurs and their business ideas.
If you have a business idea you’d like to develop or if you are thinking about starting a business contact the Go For It Programme directly on: 0800 027 0639, speak to the Business Advice team at Mallusk Enterprise Park on: 028 9083 8860 or visit the ‘Go For It’ website at: www.goforitni.com
The Go For It Programme is delivered free of charge by Local Councils through Northern Ireland’s wide network of Enterprise Agencies’ highly experienced business advisors. It is part funded by Invest Northern Ireland the European Regional Development Fund under the Investment for Growth & Jobs Northern Ireland (2014 – 2020) Programme.
About Paws Palace:
Paws Palace Grooming Salon Mallusk can be found at 18 Mayfield High Street, Mallusk in Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland, BT36 7WU.
Opening hours* are 9am to 5.30pm Monday, Tuesday and Friday. Late night opening to 7.30pm is offered on Wednesday and Thursday and Saturday opening times are 9am to 6pm.
Business owner Louise McGrath can be contacted on telephone: 07546 123 191.
You can find Paws Palace online at pawspalacegrooming.co.uk
and you can follow the new local business on Facebook, instagram and twitter.
The team at Mallusk Enterprise Park encourage customers who are happy with the service received by Paws Palace to leave them a positive online review on Google.
Photo Caption: The dog is called Murph!
Trading information correct as of: 1 June 2023. Source: pawspalacegrooming.co.uk