aalawncare1
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Hello. I am an 18 year old high school senior from Rochester, NY. Last year, I started a lawn mowing business with my friend out of a mutual agreement that we want to have fun while we are working and not be bored out of our minds as a cashier or something. We had a 20 year old Quinstar zero-turn mower. It did the job alright, but it had a not-so-good-looking cut and it broke several times (springs, belts, etc). This year, I am taking over the business side of things and am in the process of buying a gently used Ferris 48" dual hydro walk behind (spending about $1300).
The purpose of my post is, first of all, just to introduce myself to the forum and explain my situation. I hope to have a great future of helpful advice from here.
Also, if anybody out there has any tips about getting a mowing business going (advertising, pricing, etc) I would be glad to hear your input. I have a pretty good idea of what I'm doing, but I will consider new ideas. I would love some advice about advertising; I need free or cheap ways to attract customers. I have four or five returning from last year, and I am looking to 15 (as a goal). So far, I have posted a craigslist ad and am in the process of making flyers to hand out in mailboxes or maybe door-to-door.
Thanks in advance for any friendly advice you can offer me.
The purpose of my post is, first of all, just to introduce myself to the forum and explain my situation. I hope to have a great future of helpful advice from here.
Also, if anybody out there has any tips about getting a mowing business going (advertising, pricing, etc) I would be glad to hear your input. I have a pretty good idea of what I'm doing, but I will consider new ideas. I would love some advice about advertising; I need free or cheap ways to attract customers. I have four or five returning from last year, and I am looking to 15 (as a goal). So far, I have posted a craigslist ad and am in the process of making flyers to hand out in mailboxes or maybe door-to-door.
Thanks in advance for any friendly advice you can offer me.