Overview of the Industry
- The Advantages of Running a Lawn Care Business
- A Business with Potential
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Caring for the Lawn
- Seasonality
- Lawn Maintenance Basics
- Preparing Cost Estimates
- Administrative Tasks
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Outperforming the Competition
- Conducting Market Research
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Business Basics
- Naming the Business
- Structuring the Company
- Sole Proprietorship
- General Partnership
- Limited Liability Company
- Corporation
- Additional Legal Considerations
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Lawn Care Tools & Equipment
- General Equipment
- Vehicle
- Utility Trailer
- Vehicle Alarm System
- Storage Facility
- Uniforms
- Safety Equipment
- Lawn Care Equipment
- Lawn Mowers
- Snow Removal Tools
- Spreaders & Sprayers
- Trimmers & Edgers
- Blowers
- Office Equipment
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Hiring Employees
- Searching for Candidates
- Employee or Contractor
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Advertising
- Yellow Pages Ads
- Business Cards
- Fliers
- Door Hangers
- Direct Mail
- Word of Mouth
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Reaching Out to the Community
- Newsletters
- Garden Trade Shows
- Networking
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