By Heather M. Cuthill, MegaDox.com
When people think of landscapers, they assume that this is a seasonal business that can only be conducted when there's no snow on the ground. But that's not the case. It's hard to keep staff if you can only pay them for 7 or 8 months of the year, so most landscaping companies also offer snow removal services, in order to keep revenues rolling all year round. If you're not afraid of hard work and you enjoy working outdoors, then a landscaping business may be a good option for you to put your entrepreneurial skills into practice.
Start-Up Costs
If you're just starting out, you'll need to invest in some good reliable lawn and garden equipment, hand tools, and a vehicle to haul it all. Then you'll need to find out what the going rates are for landscaping services in your area. You want to keep your rates competitive without underselling yourself in your target market.
Customers
Once you've decided on your prices, you need customers. A good way to attract clients is to offer a discount for first-time users of your service. Check out what your competitors are doing. Do they offer free estimates and consultations? Do they offer discounts for long-term contracts? These are good incentives to find and retain customers.
http://www.perloasis.org/snow-elimination-is-an-essential-evil-when-it-comes-to-having-a-house/
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