In this post, we’ll discuss some of the steps to take to start a lawn care business. We will walk through what it takes to get your business licensed, insurance, and the basics of your billing structure. We will also address some common mistakes people make when starting a lawn care business, so you can avoid them. Lastly, we will discuss getting the right booking platform to help you scale the business.
“You can’t simply go out and get customers. You need to have good advice, you need to have the right tools, and you need to have some good marketing.” -Mack McConnell
Starting a lawn care business takes time and planning but the rewards for being successful are well worth the effort. Each year there are over 50,000 new home listings with lawn care services listed as a requirement of their home buyers. With a little bit of time, hard work, and persistence it is possible to get ahead of this trend.
Lawn Care Business Basics
Here are 5 Things you need to start lawn care business
Let’s discuss the 5 main things, we at fieldd, believe you need to successfully get your lawn care business started.
Licenses and Insurance
In the United States, every lawn care business should have worker’s compensation insurance. Worker’s compensation is essentially insurance that will cover an employee for workplace-related injuries. Most states require some form of liability insurance, which will protect you if a client were to file a lawsuit against your company.
Good Lawn Care Equipment
You’re going to need good quality, reliable equipment for your crew to work with. For example, the average blower in a lawn care company will last about 5 years. You also need to make sure that the vehicle you drive can fit your equipment and workers.
Good Team Members and Communication
In order to run a successful lawn care business, great tools help you to automate and manage the business. For example, sending automatic estimates or quotes from your website quickly and effectively. You want to be able to take credit card payments on the move from your mobile phone. Importantly the tools need to be useable with minimal training!