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Door hangers for potential side work
Posted on 6/23/20 at 9:55 pm
Posted on 6/23/20 at 9:55 pm
I purchased a new utility trailer and Bad Boy zero turn mower in April. I haven't put 7 hours on the mower in the 2.5 months I've owned it. I'm thinking of having some door hangers made in order to hopefully put my mower to work and make a little side money. I have a trimmer and push mower as well, but I would quickly upgrade both if I were to end up getting a decent amount of calls for mowing. I understand that most people already have a yard guy secured for the year or take care of their yard on their own. Those two reasons and the virus putting so many people out of work are what has me thinking if this is even worth trying. Yes? No?
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Posted on 6/23/20 at 9:57 pm to motoxfmx27
No
Posted on 6/23/20 at 9:57 pm to motoxfmx27
This post was edited on 6/24/20 at 1:30 am
Posted on 6/23/20 at 9:58 pm to motoxfmx27
Go for it. What do you have to lose?
Posted on 6/23/20 at 9:59 pm to motoxfmx27
No.
Posted on 6/23/20 at 10:01 pm to motoxfmx27
You already have the equipment, might as well put it to work. Even if you only get 1 yard, that’s more money than you had before.
Posted on 6/23/20 at 10:03 pm to motoxfmx27
Very tone deaf at a time like this to be discussing anything that hangs. Think about Bubba and what he must be going through.
Posted on 6/23/20 at 10:04 pm to motoxfmx27
Makes some graphics, upload to sticky notes, stick to doors. Less expensive, just as effective.
Can have 2000 stickies made at vista print for around 30-40 bucks.
Can have 2000 stickies made at vista print for around 30-40 bucks.
Posted on 6/23/20 at 10:06 pm to motoxfmx27
I’m thinking about firing my yard guy. Do you work in New Orleans?
Posted on 6/23/20 at 10:07 pm to motoxfmx27
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Door hangers
Posted on 6/23/20 at 10:07 pm to TigerOnTheMountain
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Very tone deaf at a time like this to be discussing anything that hangs. Think about Bubba and what he must be going through.
Posted on 6/23/20 at 10:10 pm to motoxfmx27
You got to get in there cheap in order to get the business. Around here, the average is about $40 a yard. If I was gonna try to get into the BR yard market, I’d offer some introductory rates of like $25. Go door to door and say that you’re trying to get started, explaining you won’t go up more than like 5 bucks a year.
Door to door might be tough because around here, people would probably think you’re a rapist. But you could jump on Facebook and Nextdoor and shite like that.
Door to door might be tough because around here, people would probably think you’re a rapist. But you could jump on Facebook and Nextdoor and shite like that.
Posted on 6/23/20 at 10:15 pm to motoxfmx27
This post was edited on 6/24/20 at 1:29 am
Posted on 6/23/20 at 10:21 pm to motoxfmx27
This is a great idea. Go for it. Let us know what happens.
Posted on 6/23/20 at 10:31 pm to motoxfmx27
Nextdoor.com and neighborhood Facebook groups or Facebook marketplace Are definitely worthwhile. People are always asking for various service recommendations on my neighborhood Nextdoor page.
Posted on 6/24/20 at 12:20 am to PowerTool
Have a family member that does lawn work on the side. He build three companies and sold them, building a 4th. He is one working SOB and makes big bucks having all the work he needs and then some.
Oh, a badboy will NOT cut it. Own one.
Oh, a badboy will NOT cut it. Own one.
Posted on 6/24/20 at 6:45 am to motoxfmx27
If you do, it's tax deductible if you are trying to get business.
Also, once you get a handful of yards, it would be worth starting an llc. It's $35/yr plus a small lawyer fee at first and an accountant each tax year. Well worth the protection, and a good accountant will pay for himself.
I'm neither lawyer nor accountant.
Also, once you get a handful of yards, it would be worth starting an llc. It's $35/yr plus a small lawyer fee at first and an accountant each tax year. Well worth the protection, and a good accountant will pay for himself.
I'm neither lawyer nor accountant.
Posted on 6/24/20 at 6:48 am to motoxfmx27
Get insurance incase you damage something.
I see a lot of one truck guys do what you do.
The ones that market themselves everyday do well. Some use sites that generate leads while others use Facebook, neighborhood apps, etc.
They do ok until they scrape an AC condenser outside, rock breaks a car window, or damage happens to a neighbors house.
As far as buying new equipment do not do that until you see what the majority of your customer base is. That is a huge mistake I see a lot of new people do. They get a few yards and want a 60” commercial mower.
See how things go and if you grow see what you fall short on. Example wide area walk might do the trick if you have small gates and larger backyards versus a new zero turn or commercial mower.
Time cost you money.
If it does not make you money during prime cutting hours deal with it after hours.
I see a lot of one truck guys do what you do.
The ones that market themselves everyday do well. Some use sites that generate leads while others use Facebook, neighborhood apps, etc.
They do ok until they scrape an AC condenser outside, rock breaks a car window, or damage happens to a neighbors house.
As far as buying new equipment do not do that until you see what the majority of your customer base is. That is a huge mistake I see a lot of new people do. They get a few yards and want a 60” commercial mower.
See how things go and if you grow see what you fall short on. Example wide area walk might do the trick if you have small gates and larger backyards versus a new zero turn or commercial mower.
Time cost you money.
If it does not make you money during prime cutting hours deal with it after hours.
This post was edited on 6/24/20 at 6:51 am
Posted on 6/24/20 at 6:50 am to Mahootney
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Also, once you get a handful of yards, it would be worth starting an llc. It's $35/yr plus a small lawyer fee at first and an accountant each tax year. Well worth the protection, and a good accountant will pay for himself.
Just start an LLC as a sole proprietor and when you file taxes, use a schedule C to report your business earnings/losses. No need to get fancy unless you start having employees.
Posted on 6/24/20 at 6:51 am to johnnyrocket
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Get insurance incase you damage something.
This is 100% great advice. Your homeowners insurance will not cover any damage while mowing for a profit.
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