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New focus/New directions

Discussion in 'Lawn Mowing' started by harperservices, Aug 2, 2003.

  1. harperservices

    harperservices LawnSite Member
    from Maryland
    Messages: 53

    Thinking about heading into a new direction with the lawn care business...

    Thought about selling my clients and equipment?


    Has anyone done this before?
     
    harperservices, Aug 2, 2003
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  2. tiedeman

    tiedeman LawnSite Fanatic
    from earth
    Messages: 8,745

    LOL..tried it for 4 days and absolutely hated it. Backed out of the buy out and I am so happy now for doing so. Stick with what you love.
     
    tiedeman, Aug 2, 2003
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  3. yardmonkey

    yardmonkey LawnSite Senior Member
    from Norman, Oklahoma
    Messages: 341

    Just to be curious (ignore if you want) - what kind of new direction?
     
    yardmonkey, Aug 2, 2003
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  4. GLAN

    GLAN Banned
    from Long Island, New York
    Messages: 1,647


    Thanks for asking ................:)
     
    GLAN, Aug 2, 2003
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  5. Rustic Goat

    Rustic Goat LawnSite Bronze Member
    from Shreveport,La.
    Messages: 1,194

    Harper, you bring up a very complicated/serious issue, and give very little to go on.

    Is all you want to know is advice on 'how to' sell your biz, or you asking opinions on selling out?
     
    Rustic Goat, Aug 3, 2003
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  6. harperservices

    harperservices LawnSite Member
    from Maryland
    Messages: 53

    Thanks for the replies.

    Will inform everyone about the new direction (stay tuned!!!)

    How shoud I go about selling my clients/equipment is my real question.
     
    harperservices, Aug 3, 2003
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  7. GLAN

    GLAN Banned
    from Long Island, New York
    Messages: 1,647

    Put up a flyer at the equipment shops.


    Or there are businesses that specialize in the sale and purchase of routes. There is an office a town south of me. Oh, not sure if it is still there.

    Also talk to other LCO's in the area where your working. Don't know how large a route you are selling. It maybe easier to sell in pieces. I bought 5 accounts in an area that I was light in a while back. This guy downsized sold pieces of his route to 3 LCO's

    Run add in your local paper if needed.
     
    GLAN, Aug 3, 2003
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