Contract Templates

Q: Where can I get (preferably download directly to my Mac) templates for (1) a lawn care service agreement and (2) a “construction” type contract for landscape work? Thanks. A: I know this lawn care ebook has some templates outside of that I am not sure you’ll have to google it.

Start Lawn Mowing Business

Q: Yes ive been really interested in starting my own lawn care business and am really interested in learing what all i really need 2 do to get this started? Heck i even came up with a catchy name as well. Was wondering if you could give me sum input or advice at what i […]

Vehicle Magnetic Signs

Q: Is it illegal to put my name and my number on a magnetic sign on the side of my truck to try to get lawns to mow for the summer. I am in highschool A: Not that I am aware of and I don’t see why it would be. I see many vehicles like […]

Average Price to Mow Lawn

Q: When you say that your service is close to $33.00 per customer…does that include both front lawn and back lawn. Or is this price just for the front? So for a standard lawn size with edging and let’s say they want both the back and the front done….what would be the average cost for […]

Lawn Mowing Spreadsheet

Q: I really love this website. I’m 19 yrs old and wanting to start up my own landscaping and lawncare business. You’ve answered all my questions but I’m just wondering what your spreadsheets look like for estimates, scheduling, etc.? If you would post something and let me know I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you […]

Rent or Buy Equipment

Q: Hello! i am just starting off and was wondering if i should rent or buy equipment and how, where can i rent or buy. Thank you!!!! A:Hi Mustafa, I am not of anywhere where you can rent equipment, but a good place to buy used equipment would be on craigislist.. Here you can find a good […]

Getting Started

Q: My husband has started a lawn business. He has approximately 15 yards so far. I help him when I can. I need to know where to start as far as taxes, business licenses, etc. My friend gave me Quickbooks, I haven’t used it yet. I just don’t know where to begin! He isn’t making a […]

Flyer Results

Q:  I just turned 17 the 20th and worked for a lawn care/landscape company sence spring. Sence then I have been txting my boss who is a close family friend for work because I am done with school. I have not heard from him. So I desited to start my own business. I am well determined […]

Profit for Lawn Mowing

Q: Hi, I wrote earlier requesting finl statments. If you are uncomfortable sending financial statements, I understand. What might your core profit be on just lawns? As a Percent? Im modeling off of 30 accounts and, EBITDA is barely at a profit. Any thoughts? A: I haven’t currently worked out the “profit” for lawns yet, but […]

Resources

Please Visit These Useful Links: Lawn Company Secrets– Recommended eBook Ring Central – Call management system Legalzoom- Affordable corporation set-up Lawn Site Forum– Very useful forum with information on anything you could want to know. Landscaping Calculator- Helps calculate how many yards of material you need for a job. Grass Seed Types- All about different […]