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Ex-Banker Turns Dog Groomer, Launches Successful Home Business

3/24/2026

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Vikki Jones, 41, left a banking career after redundancy in 2021 to pursue dog grooming.
She spent £5,000 on a City & Guilds dog-grooming course and built a £3,500 insulated cabin in Rothwell, West Yorkshire.
Jones represents the rise of 'shedpreneurs' in the UK, where 59% to 61% of private sector businesses are home-based.
She now runs VPJ Dog Grooming, charging £20–£80 per groom and servicing about 15 dogs weekly.

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Story summary

Vikki Jones, 41, left a banking career after redundancy in 2021 to pursue dog grooming.
She spent £5,000 on a City & Guilds dog-grooming course and built a £3,500 insulated cabin in Rothwell, West Yorkshire.
Jones represents the rise of 'shedpreneurs' in the UK, where 59% to 61% of private sector businesses are home-based.
She now runs VPJ Dog Grooming, charging £20–£80 per groom and servicing about 15 dogs weekly.