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Hey all, I just started my business this year, I invested I think way more than I should have, $11K, but luckily I have another job to pay for the investment. I've landed a whopping 2 clients so far, almost 3 but I had to turn down a 69 lot new subdivision due to too much re bar and concrete around, but i have been throwing business cards and fliers out like a mad man. I'm wondering if I may be in trouble if I need to pay half of that investment off by the end of the year. My goal for this season is to land 15 or more clients, is that unrealistic for a starting lawn care business? Am I in trouble? What could I do differently to get more clients? This forum has a lot of good info on it and have found it very helpful, and I'm sure there are some pros out there that could help me out. Thanks in advance.
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unkownfl said:
Looks like you will work a good portion of the year for just your equipment.
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Well, that was the intentional plan, pay for the equipment the first year and maybe some of the second, then mostly profit the second or third. But the outcome is, hopefully I would be set for the next few years with no big expenses.
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All new? Hopefully not. But some I'm sure. But isn't that the business?
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Only when bigger and better clientele.
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All I'm saying is that I'm mechanically inclined enough to make my equipment last long enough to make me enough $$$. I just wanted to start with mostly new. Back at question at hand... My goal for this season is to land 15 or more clients, is that unrealistic for a starting lawn care business? Am I in trouble? What could I do differently to get more clients?
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Thanks bd bone, that was my goal was to be part time the first year and have the majority of my debt paid off and go full time with 3X the clients the following year. That's what everyone I know in the biz says to keep your full time job and start part time and go full time when your ready. Thanks for the insight guys, I really appreciate it. And if it makes any difference I have a very good job to where I can leave at any time to give an estimate. Just not a good enough job to want to come back to every year. Thanks again.
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Revising this nearly year old thread, I landed 25 accounts last season paying off most everything I owned as well as buying some new stuff. Learned a lot of the business, made a few mistakes, succeeded for the most part. Still don't see how you guys get on this forum during the on season, I never had time.
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