The Grass Doctor

how do i get business for a lawn care business.?

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1. A business license? Assuming you're in the US, you'll probably need to fill out forms and pay a fee with the state's taxation department, and possibly also with your county or city. Here, for instance, is the starting point for Oregon: http://www.filinginoregon.com/business/starting_a_business.htm Don't overlook the help that is available from agencies like SCORE for starting a small business: http://www.score.org/index.html There may also be tax breaks or preferences in obtaining government contracts for women-owned or minority-owned businesses.
2. you want business, you have to advertise, and the best advertisement for this business is word of mouth. Offer cheaper pricing to start. Do a neighbor's lawn for free. Make your own property your showcase and refer people to take a look at your work. Knock on doors, hand out business cards, talk to people. Drive up to their houses with your wagon full of tools so they can see you are properly equipped to do the job. Get some insurance to protect yourself and your clients in case of problems. Get bonded so they know they can trust you. As you build your client base, keep a list of them so you can show others that you have the experience. Good Luck