Essex Business Forum

Ongar

Dog Groomer or Dog Walker seat open

Searching for a recommended dog groomer or dog walker in Ongar?

At EBF, we only recommend businesses we know and trust, and we keep one seat for each trade. Right now, our dog groomer or dog walker seat is empty.

Which one are you?

I know a great dog groomer or dog walker

Recommend them to us

I’m a dog groomer or dog walker

Claim the only seat

For everyone

Know a good dog groomer or dog walker in Ongar?

If you’ve used a dog groomer or dog walker who did a great job, tell us about them. They’ll be invited to a no-obligation breakfast meeting.
A member standing to give her weekly presentation while others listen

For the right business

Work as a dog groomer or dog walker near Ongar?

The seat is yours to claim, and only one. Essex Business Forum will only have one dog groomer or dog walker, so any dog care lead our members hear about comes straight to you. Ongar is just about 15 minutes from our Thursday meeting along the A128.
Claim the seat – book a free visit
Two EBF members talking one-to-one after a meeting

Where the work comes from

How referrals work for a dog groomer or dog walker

The warmest introductions rarely come from online advertising. They come from people who already work with busy dog owners and new puppy owners. That’s why vets, pet shops and estate agents make such natural referral partners for any dog groomer or dog walker.
Natural referral partners: vets, pet shops and estate agents

Already at EBF from Ongar

Toby Acton of Pole Position Business Solutions is already part of EBF from Ongar. See all our current members in the directory.
Toby Acton of Pole Position Business Solutions
Browse the member directory →

Getting there from Ongar

Ongar is a historic market town with a long, independent High Street, the Epping Ongar heritage railway and, close by, Greensted’s church, said to be the oldest wooden church in the world.
Ongar is about 15 minutes from the meeting along the A128.
By train: Ongar has no mainline station, so most members drive in; Brentwood and Shenfield stations are the nearest.
Where we meet and where to park →

Membership

What you get from joining

Once you join, you’ll have a dedicated profile on the EBF website and 60 seconds or more every week to promote your business, and a chance to appear on our podcast, The Referral Effect. Every meeting also includes a business education slot to help you improve how you work. Once you’ve been with us a year, you can apply for our Mark of Excellence.

£25,000+

of new business a year, on average, for each member through EBF

Your own profile page

60 seconds or more every week

A spot on The Referral Effect podcast

Mark of Excellence after 12 months

The meeting room set out in a U shape with a member presenting

How our meetings work

We meet every Thursday between 6:30am and 8:30am, so it’s done before the working day gets going. Each week you get at least a minute to present your business. Between meetings, members arrange one-to-one catch-ups to understand what each other is looking for.
Members having breakfast together at the long meeting table

Costs, and paying monthly

Your first visit costs nothing, with no obligation to join. If you’d like to join, all fees can be paid monthly, and there’s a 6-month trial option to start with, which keeps it manageable for smaller businesses.
See membership details and costs →

Questions

Can I recommend someone outside Ongar?

Not at all. Our members come from across Essex, so any trusted dog groomer or dog walker in the area is welcome.

Do I have to join after my first visit?

Not at all. Visiting costs nothing, with no pressure to sign up. Join us one Thursday, meet the members and make up your own mind.
Members laughing together around the breakfast table

Recommend someone, or take the seat

Whichever side of the table you’re on, get in touch: introduce a dog groomer or dog walker you trust, or book your free visit yourself.