GOOD NAME FOR START UP BUSINESS

[HOMER]

I was sitting at my local Cap'n D's last night waiting on their slow @##$$es to catch my wifes fish and noticed a sign on the adjacent building. It was a Progressive Insurance sign. I though to my self, "self" I said, "that sure would be a good name for somebody out there, and a good way to sell yourself to potential customers". If your name was "PROGRESSIVE LAWN MAINTENACE" you could sell your new customers on the idea that their yards would not be fixed overnight, but would get proggressively better over time by your careful, systematic approach to their individual needs. I already have a name and too many accounts to really convert to an all purpose type company, I just mow and go, but for someone starting out with the proper tools and knowledge I think it would be a great selling point. You could actually seek out the lawns that needed to be soil tested, aerated/dethatched, put on a good fertilizer/weed program, and over the course of a couple seasons turn a crappy lawn into a showplace. Before and after pictures from that point on would sell the business and idea for you. This might be a way to maintain a minimum number of accounts vs. too many to keep up with, and still make good money. Your name would then be spread throughout the "scrubby lawn community" and believe me, there would be an abundance of work. I see a lot of people on here that cater to the high end lawns, this leaves the door open in most communities for the "low end" type. There will be some at first that really don't want to shell out the extra bucks but sure as the moon has a man on it your repair work will soon be catching the eyes of the neighbors and passerbys. They will know how the lawn used to look and when they see it turn into a lush field of green they will look at the sign in the yard that says,

PROGRESSIVE LAWN MAINTENACE
A WORK IN PROGRESS
IT WILL ONLY GET BETTER!
PHONE 555-1212

You better get a secretary for all the calls you'll be getting!

Oh well, there may be some out there doing this now but there is always room for one more class act........with a real good name. You know what, it ain't never too late to convert, I may just give it a try myself!

Homer

P.S. If you use the name let me know.....I want royalties!

[lawnnut]

How was the fish.

[guntruck]

Homer good point, nice to see your always thinking!!!!

[jeffyr]

You sold me on it Homer. I'd hire whoever accepts this challenge. There is a company in my neighborhod that seems to do sort of what you are saying. Husband/Wife team that do very nice work...I don't think an overabundance of it, but quality instead of quantity.

[MOW ED]

I like your thoughts but I am intrigued by the concept of "freshly caught fish" at Cap'n D's.

If the service is slow next time toss a quarter stick in and take your pick.

[HOMER]

I think they went to Panama City to catch the fish, had to wait 20 minutes in line! So much for fast food. If I get idle for too long my brain starts buggin' me, it just won't rest.

Homer

[ronslawncare]

i like the name homer i was going to use mr.mow it all but all my customers know me as ronslawncare quality work for affordable prices.i believe you definately need something that catches the publics eye you got a good idea why dont you use it....

[landscaper3]

Keep up the good ideas, You slogan should work very well keep us posted.

[new-man]

homer



why dont you top off your fuel and then maybe you will idle better.

[new-man]

Originally posted by HOMER
If I get idle for too long my brain starts buggin' me, it just won't rest.

Homer

maybe if your top off your fuel you will idle better:D :blob2: :blob2: :blob3: :blob3: :cool2: :cool2:

[DUSTYCEDAR]

nike
JUST DO IT

[Envy Lawn Service]

PROGRESSIVE LAWN MAINTENACE
A WORK IN PROGRESS
IT WILL ONLY GET BETTER!
PHONE 555-1212


:waving: Hey Homer! Great Brainstorm there and I appreciate you posting it. Remember my SICK OF NAME (http://www.lawnsite.com/showthread.php?threadid=51363&highlight=sick+of+name) thread? Well the end of the year is coming soon and I'll be puttig up a poll pretty soon to help me decide what I'm going to do about my name.

I think PROGRESSIVE is worthy of a slot in the poll. So look for it in a thread coming near you..... POLL...Sick of Name 2.

:cool2:

[NickN]

Free name needs a Free logo.:D
<img src="http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-9/410513/ProgressiveLawnCare01.jpg" width=560 height=420>

[Tonyr]

PROGRESSIVE LAWN MAINTENACE
A WORK IN PROGRESS
IT WILL ONLY GET BETTER!
PHONE 555-1212


That is very clever, great idea!
Catchy, honest, states quality, you are onto something certain, and the total services idea I think will be a winner for you, I do all lawn care work, but not gardening, but I know blokes who do it all and make a lot more than mowing etc, plus upselling, cross selling items and services will be very lucrative.

Go for it,

Tony.

[1MajorTom]

Homer,

It's been 3 years since you made this post.
How many royalities did you get off of it? :D

[bobbygedd]

homie, sounds good, but i'd like to make a point: in the market place, results "over a period of time", are not hot sellers. people WANT IT NOW . a perfect example is the diet and excersise industry. people won't buy a product that will help you lose 2 lbs a week, and if u stick with it for 24 weeks, you will reach your goal. instead, they will jump on a diet that claims to make you "lose 30 lbs, in 30 days" . they want quick results. if they want to look like a bodybuilder, they won't dedicate the time, and hard work that it takes, and the 2 yrs it takes to do it, instead they will buy the "bullworker", or some other contraption that claims to make you look like mr. universe in 30 days, with minimal effort. the public buys 10 minute oil changes, fast food, lunch in "under 10 minutes, or it's free". they buy "your credit approved in 15 minutes". etc, etc. we all know that anything worthwhile, takes time and effort, but the public is lazy, and wants fast results with minimal effort. in my opinion, "progressive", with the explanation you gave, will be a flop. good luck. sorry to rain on your parade

[paponte]

Great idea. There is a company around here that uses "A WORK IN PROGRESS" as their slogan though.

A cleaver company name will sell itself. :cool: