do anybody here own a landscaping business, or if you own a business period can you give me advice?

Question

im planning on starting my own landscaping business and i was wondering can anybody give me any tips or advice. what should i think and plan about before i open it, what should i buy, what should i consider, PLEASE HELP ME YOU WILL BE GREATLY HELPING MY CAREER THAN YOU

Answer 1

Your costumers are family. Treat them with the most respect no matter how frusterating they can be. And if they like your work, say "tell all your friends" or something like that.

Word of mouth is the best kind of advertisment, its free, and it works fairly well

oh ya, get insurance, idk anything about that, im only 14, but i do know that if you are sued and you dont have it you are screwed.

GOOD LUCK =)

Answer 2

Consider reading as much on landscaping at your public library for free... you'll also find books on small business. Look for titles that include "bootstrapping," as you'll find great ways to save money and not spend it before you make it. Why not start with an ad in your local newspaper and gauge the interest from that? That's a relatively inexpensive way to get noticed. I know someone who made a fine living in landscaping, and I hope you enjoy it. If you feel the need to take horticulture classes, your local community college will offer a low-cost way to further your education. You'll have to decide if you want to include mowing services... my friend opted out of that business after he established himself. He said it was more profitable landscaping than mowing, plus he didn't have to hear the phone calls about everyone wanting their lawn mowed at the same time.

Answer 3

YELLOW PAGES, CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. Be sure in the yellow pages to have a coupon. People want to SAVE money not spend it on landscaping remember that, so always promote your business as the one who is saving you money. To start DO NOT be competitive with your pricing, take a loss = people talk = more business for you long term. Do not think short term on anything. You should have Min 1 mower, weedwacker, edger, etc. Yellow pages is a big investment about 465. to start and 165. a month but thats where people look FIRST then they see in your add see coupon you can be sure to pick up little odds and ends right away. GOOD LUCK

Answer 4

Man Man
Hoping you great success
When I started my contracting Business I started small
The basic tools and INSURANCE,
providing that info on your cards and fliers you print will give you more credibility along with other things
Give your first few Customers a BIG cut on your rate
but ask them first, if you could use them as a referance if they say no, No cut, Dig?
find out which area in your part of the world can handle another Lawn care Professional
don't be shy Join a networking group, find out how the big guy's do it buy asking them how they do it
become civic minded, take some time and help a local group with a lawn care project, it's awsome advertising,
Never Ever Loose you cool with a customer
Remember your customers don't Know Jack!
teach your customers to become Loyal, send them cards on their b'day anniversery ect... Got it?
Go get em Tiger
Much more if you want to chat
egc

Answer 5

Adequately evaluate where you'll get business, especially at the beginning. Determine what you should charge. Find out what needed equipment will cost. Will you need helpers? Make sure to understand the legal way to hire and pay them. What software will you use to keep the books? Who will do estimates for you? If you, when will you do them while still being able to actually do the work for existing customers. Will you incorporate? Where will you run the business--from home? Good luck.