Originally posted by mrusk
I been on this site for awhile...
...Tell me what spraying is all about.
matt
Well, where do we begin...
Spraying is all about applying either fertilizer or pesticide to an area for profit. Those of us who spray products do so with the intent of charging the customer for a service and then returning after some time and making another application. With enough repeat business a person can earn a living.
The "biggest local co" there with "2 dedicated" trucks has already learned this and is probably well on their way to being profitable.
Of course you must get a license if you plan on spraying anything but water. Actually I may be wrong (depending on your states regulations) and you may need a license to spray that too.
I sense from your post that you are new to this trade and I speculate you still have a lot to learn. If you are starting up a business "from scratch" then I highly recommend that you look closely at the "elements of business" and "just starting in business" sections of this forum.
I also recommend that you make a realistic business plan, and get insured. And whatever you do...DO NOT SPRAY OR APPLY ANY PESTICIDE WITHOUT A LICENCE TO DO SO. The consequences are very expensive and the risks to yourself, you community and our trade are significant and very real.
Good Luck Matt, I mean it.