How To Start Your Own Lawn Care Business?

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1. perfectlybaked says:
   November 18, 2008 at 9:51 pm

   You need a business license, a name for your business, and at least one lawnmower (commercial grade), a truck, a weedwacker, a gas blower, two plastic barrels (for the grass), two gas cans, and you can advertise via the phonebook or just cards/fliers.\

   My parents owned their own lawn business. All accounts, except two, were residential.

   Oh, you’ll need a fertilizer spreader, a backpack sprayer, and maybe either a thatch machine or California trimmer, depending on what you want to offer for your business.

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2. Astor says:
   November 21, 2008 at 3:38 am

   1. Lawns are a part of American suburbia and a lawn care business fits perfectly in any economic condition.

   2. It’s easy to start on a low budget and is basically a service to homeowners who don’t have time to mow their own lawns or are unable to do so on their own

   3. Get a business license. The SBA site has the application forms for your specific state. Have the right equipment, knowledge of how to use them, and your unique skills in the area — like low-cost prompt services and a toll-free phone number where people can reach you

   4. Spread the word around through friends and promotional fliers. Keep an eye out for homeowners whose lawns need attention and approach them discreetly

   5. Know how much to charge — no less than $20 per hour. Factor in the cost of gas, oil, and add 30% to cover your taxes and insurance. This will guarantee a good profit after all costs

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