There is no better way to stake claim to your own destiny than owing your own business. The challenge is to find that offers a low cost initially while still providing a quick way to have money in your hands.
Your business should have a wide need to the majority of people in your area and should be one that has the need to be repeated on a regular basis.
Starting a lawn care business has all of these included necessities in its' business model. Lawn mowers are relatively inexpensive and are easy to obtain everywhere.
Lawns as you know need to be tended to on a fairly regular basis and are found in almost all corners of the civilized world.
There are many things that can set you apart from the many others already in the lawn care business. Knowing how long and how often to mow your customer's lawn will improve your credibility with your customers.
There are also many other things to be considered as well such as the type of lawn equipment needed, for the various sizes that lawn are created in. Some are as small as postage stamps, while others can be many acres in size and scope.
Another issue is how you present yourself to your potential clients, be it through what you wear or how your flyers or other advertising looks.
Let's not forget how healthy you are and how willing you are to work in the extremes our climate now presents. If you are not in good shape this business may not be right for you.
Do current weather patterns make a lawn mowing business where you live possible? Do you get regular rains that provide enough moisture to keep grass growing? Or do people have to water their lawns?
There is no greater feeling than of being your own boss that is for sure, but it comes with responsibilities as well, such as collecting money, paying taxes to your local government , not to mention employees should your business grow to that point.
Can you multi task? Or are you a do one thing at a time move on to the next type of personality?
Do you have a proper vehicle to move around your lawn care equipment? Putting a lawn mower in the back seat of a car or in a trunk is not a smart thing to do as gasoline gives off fumes that can ignite and explode very quickly.
These and so many other things need to be addressed before you begin starting your lawn care business.
