im 19 and want to start a lawn service. it will be just me to start,but hope to grow in the future. but i need to know...
do i need to form a corporation, an LLC, or just a DBA??? or do i even need to get a business lisence?? any info will help. thanks
2007-01-29 04:28:09 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Small Business
Associations may be a good avenue to explore. These organizations will address many of the thoughts, questions and concerns you'll inevitably have as well as many you haven't anticipated yet. See the source box for some relevant links.
Research, research, research – this cannot be stressed enough. Read as much as you can about the industry. Here are some book titles that are relevant:
* Start Your Own Lawn Care Business (Entrepreneur Magazine's Start Up) by Eileen Figure Sandlin
* Start & Run A Landscaping Business by Joel LaRusic
* How to Start a Home-Based Landscaping Business, 4th by Owen Dell
* Lawn Care & Gardening: A Down-To-Earth Guide to the Business by Mickey Willis
There are plenty of free informational resources out there. Check the source box for links to articles.
Hope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!
2007-01-29 08:40:15 · answer #1 · answered by TM Express™ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know the laws in your state, but our lawn business was in PA. We did not have to form any type of company, just did it as a sole-proprietorship. You report income and expenses on schedule C. Even if you expand in the future, employee wages can be reported on a schedule C.
A business license - you need to check your local area, I don't know, it wasn't required where we were.
You may want to speak with accountant about your options - corporation, LLC, or other. I'm not saying that you shouldn't form one of those, I just know that you don't HAVE to.
Good luck
2007-01-29 05:07:07 · answer #2 · answered by Sharon 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You nutter! If your just cutting grass then just get stuck in! Forget the buiness side of it, just worry about turning your first coin.
2007-01-29 05:55:18 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
i have a small consulting business in cincinnati, where i write business plans and help people set up there business.
2007-01-29 05:31:01 · answer #4 · answered by RON H 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋