How to Start a Lawnmowing Business

A lawnmowing business is an easy target for a new entrepreneur. The barriers to entry are low because you can start by using your client's equipment. Anyone can mow lawns as long as they aren't afraid of dirt and sweat.

Instructions

1. Start by mowing lawns for people who own their own mower. This way you can save up capital to buy your own equipment. Family, neighbors and friends are the best start-up customers. You can offer your services in person, with no advertising expenses.

2. Invest your earnings in some equipment for your lawnmowing business. Start with a push mower. Later you can get a ride-on if the size of lawn justifies it.

3. Expand your business by advertising. Having a specialty will help. Your niche can be lawns in a certain neighborhood, of a certain size or with another common feature. You can add capabilities once your business grows.

4. Hire an assistant for large lawns. You can also hire employees if you have too many lawns to mow yourself.

5. Add other landscaping services to diversify your business. You can offer raking, hedging, planting, paving or plowing.

6. Convert yourself into an owner-manager of your lawnmowing business. Employ others to mow all of your lawns. Continue to oversee the marketing. Guarantee that your customers are getting excellent service.

Tips & Warnings

• Keep track of your expenses for tax and accounting purposes.

• Don't overspend. It can be hard to recoup your investment by reselling equipment.

• Pace yourself. Don't expand your business too fast or over-promise to customers.