Prepay discounts

[Jenyss]

We usually offer a 10% discount for customers who prepay for the season but are unsure about what to do with the questionable gas prices. Any suggestions?

[lawnkingforever]

There was a good thread on this subject not too long ago. But I think 10% is far too high of a discount. I was thinking of offering a 3-5% discount for prepay of the entire season and I am not even sure if I want to do that. If slow payers or cashflow is an issue then I could see a reason do it.
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[Jenyss]

Thanks! I did go back and read the other posts. I htink we will reduce it to 5% this year - we do have cash flow issues at the beginning of the year and a few slow pay customers.

[scotts lawn care]

I offer a 5% discount to my customers who prepay for the season. It's a tough sell in today's economy to get that much $ up front tho.

[bls47303]

Ive got 3 prepay customers only 2 of which get a 5% discount. Its nice having an extra 5k to start the year.

[DA Quality Lawn & YS]

I would say cut your prepay down to 3-5%. 10% is an awfully generous prepay unless you are top loading the price then taking out the discount.

[JimLewis]

Yah, we just has this discussion a month ago....

http://www.lawnsite.com/showthread.p...2&goto=newpost



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[Exact Rototilling]

Yeah I remember that one as well. What is the best way to handle an unknown total amount of mowings? Bill those out at the end of the season?

There was another thread about monthly prepays or pay as you go. Payment due by the 1st just like rent. So why not for mowing? The incentive is no Billings sent out and less paperwork hassles?
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