Tis the Season to be Primed

[Green Side Up]

Does any one out there do anything cool to make money in the off season. Yeah, I snow plow like everyone else...and make ok money, but I want to hear about something creative and (of course) profitable. I especially want to hear from the &quot;Yeh to da U.P.&quot; - &quot;Goin to Tech to be a Engineer so I can always figure out my Exmark&quot; dude. He should be pretty creative.<br>I read about this guy doing Christmas decorations, how do ya figure that out?

[Guido]

Hey don't laugh, X-mas decorations/lights are big money in some places I hear. How bout hooking up with a nursery or tree farm and a gas station or such, to sell x-mas trees, pointsetias, cemetary flower boxes, etc. Who are you talking about in your post? Couldn't figure it out. (I am being serious, not sarcastic as usual!)<p>----------<br>&lt;a href=&quot;http://communities.msn.com/guidosequipmentpics/&quot;&gt;&quot;Guido&quot;&lt;/a&gt;<br>David M. Famiglietti

[MRPLOW]

I took some classes and got a job doing income taxes for a financial planning firm. Season is from January 15 to April 15. Slows down towards the end. They let me just work a couple of nights a week once I start lawn care at the end of March. Besides people won't think your stupid anymore just cause you are in the lawncare business when they find out that you can figure out there taxes for them. The christmas idea has a franchise called Christmas Decor, I got the info but wasn't right for me, you have to do most of the installs in November, this doesn't work for me because this is still fall cleanup season for me. I have thought about the christmas tree lot business, I may get a job at one this year to see if this is something I could do, I've heard of people making a lot of money doing this and I've also heard of some people that lost ther asses.

[jeffyr]

I know of a landscaper that delivers heating oil in the winter. From what he told me, he gets around $17 per hour and since it is union, he is able to get partial medical coverage for his family year round. I guess this helps if you are in the North.

[junkerbill]

I do taxes, too. Big rush at first from all those eager to get their earned income credit and then slow until the middle of March when it picks up again. The first two weeks of April are a mad house of 18 hour days until the 15th comes and then it dies. I take in about $12-15,000 for the season, though. When it's over I'm eager to get outside.

[little green guy]

how about painting,? you could probley sell alot of you miantance customers on it cause people always change the colors of rooms and stuff. Then you would also be able to keep your crew and trucks going though the winter. Plus it dosn't take to much equipment cause it's all cheep like brushes and rollers and such. <p>Another idea might be to fix residential equipment for people around town like snowblowers and tune ups for peoples mowers.Hey it might also be a good way to solicite landscape bisnes.

[Toroguy]

I trade stocks online, take some courses and heal from the Fall cleanups. Chase Hurricanes in November. Play some volleyball, have a beer or two, and wait for snow. That is a summary of four months...man, I cant wait.

[Guido]

Is anyone involved with Amway or any get rich quick schemes like on TV? I almost went with Amway once,sounded good at first, but m intrest fizzled away. Just wondering?<p>----------<br>&lt;a href=&quot;http://communities.msn.com/guidosequipmentpics/&quot;&gt;&quot;Guido&quot;&lt;/a&gt;<br>David M. Famiglietti

[Prime Seasons]

Ok, here I am, eh?<p>How about renting snowmobiles in the northern region... I don't know-- I've been thinking about it lately too, Keith. Did you get my page this morning?<p>

[Charles]

Seems to be alot of money in rioting in big cities during or after big events. I think I am going to check into that as a money maker. least i get free food in jail and a place to sleep

[Getmow]

Fish hard for winter stripers in the atlantic then blue fin tuna. Money? Sure it costs alot.

[Toddppm]

I am thinking about advertising for installing patios and walkways in Oct Nov, to scedule for Jan + Feb, we stay pretty busy until then.

[MOW ED]

I'm trying to convince my wife to let me resume the male stud service I ran before we got married and I'm close. <br>I just forgot how to charge. I guess I will have to be a scrub stud for a while. Any ideas from the gallery. My equipment is slightly used but I can transport it in a small vehicle. I always use rubber handgrips so the risk of blisters is at a minimum. I don't want any competition so don't none of you guys steal my customers. :)

[thelawnguy]

You guys should be making enough in season so you dont have to worry about the off-season, except for something to keep busy at.<p>Bill

[slingshot]

you realy have to be kidding me.why would you get into somthing and not make enough at it to live year round. there is always somthing to do. fix mowers.maybee take a few classes to better yourselves. make contacts estimates it goes on and on the key is disaplen you cant be the cowboy in town running around with all the money you make every day in your pocket being the bigshot.then comes winter and your rolling change for gas money

[TGCummings]

Tough thing about being in California is I have to mow year around. ;)<p>-TGC

[FIREMAN]

MOW ED....<br>IF YOU'RE EQUIPMENT IS EVER DOWN AND YOU NEED A BACKUP......GIVE ME A CALL...LOL

[eggy]

i dont know where you are at but check with level propane they need drivers for the winter pay is good....lot of hours but hey.....make that cash....

[bill phagan]

If I absolutely, positively had to work in cold weather, I'd consider firewood delivery, auto detailing, handyman stuff, landscape lighting, Xmas lights, interior landscaping, selling/leasing of indoor plants, pressure washing, gutter cleaning, shoe shine boy (don't laugh) try your bowling alleys, delivery services, tow truck, take out food delivery, shopping service, pet sitting, home sitting, secretarial services.....is that enuff? What skills do you have? What do you like to do? Start marketing at least 60 days prior to cold weather. Being a 4th generation Floridian, I just can't imagine all that white stuff, slush, slipping and sliding. Go for it!

[southside]

Used to &quot;chase smash&quot; in a tow truck.Now I've<br>got enough work to go year round.<br>Charles, Rioting does sound like a handy <br>earner. Can you get me a big screen tv? :)<br>You can even have a sex life in gaol.Although<br>you mightn't have a choice in the matter with<br>Big Bob the butt bandit as your cellmate. :)<p>Karl<br>