TIPS, Do's and Don'ts tips for the new guy

[David Thompson]

And when your eyesight starts going bad Never leave your poligrip in the same room with your preperation H
It just makes for a long day.

[cuttin-to-the-Max]

lol im not looking at 47 pages of text so i apologize if this has been said already.
DONT BE AFRAID TO WALK AWAY FROM A CUSTOMER/ JOB where SOMEONE WANTS YOU TO LOWBALL So if you know the lawn is 20 bucks DONT tell them you will do it for 10

[manofire12]

Any tips for a new guy? I started my business last year, and I do only REO's, But it seems this year things are even tighter then last. I had to pawn a few things just so I could afford workers comp, and GL insurance. Anyway to the question, I am running a JD M665 and I am thinking of switching to Snapper. They seem to be a lot cheaper but I know with most things, "Cheaper doesn't always mean better". Any feed back would be great.

[Duekster]

Originally Posted by manofire12

Any tips for a new guy? I started my business last year, and I do only REO's, But it seems this year things are even tighter then last. I had to pawn a few things just so I could afford workers comp, and GL insurance. Anyway to the question, I am running a JD M665 and I am thinking of switching to Snapper. They seem to be a lot cheaper but I know with most things, "Cheaper doesn't always mean better". Any feed back would be great.

You can not get comp as a solo.

Both comp and GL are based on Payroll

[manofire12]

Yeah, I got a ghost policy to start off with.

[johnwright238]

Don't ride mowers on steep hills

[manofire12]

now that is a good tip john,thanks. But again, does anyone run Snapper Pro's that can give me some pro's and con's on the equipment?

[rockpoppy]

Remember, you're no good disabled, dead or injured.

Must have gear: First aid kit, Safety ear plugs, eye protection, sun block, hat with mudflaps, gloves, safety t-shirts, road cones and lip balm.

IPhone , pens, stamps and envelopes.

Good hygiene, quality apparel and business cards.

And most importantly and just below safety; embrace technology.

[rockpoppy]

....... Dup

[rockpoppy]

....... And I forgot, write this on your dashboard and live by it "Smarter not Harder!"

This single reminder will save you a lot of grief and make you a lot of dough. I guarantee it!