A grass mowing business can be successful as long as you do not take it as a hobby but a real business. Starting up and running a grass mowing business is usually a popular option for anyone who desires to work for themselves. Although it requires a lot of hard work, there are a lot of opportunities available as well as the costs to start and run the grass mowing business are relatively low.
Services offered
The typical services that a grass mowing business offers include; mowing, brush cutting, weed control, and removal, raking, pruning and planting, sweeping and blowing pathways, watering lawns and pathways, re-potting plants and clearing rubbish. You should also carry out general business administration tasks such as managing inventory and equipment, generating invoices and submitting your tax reporting documentation.
Skills and qualifications
Operating a grass mowing business does not require any specific skills or qualifications. However, it’s quite beneficial if you took a small course in a horticultural college is not a bad idea or even completing a general qualification that will give the technical knowhow of running a business. Many of the skills, however, are learned on the job; therefore, it may be important to work for someone else before deciding to start up your own business.
Licenses or permits
Prior to setting up your business, it is important to check with the local business licensing authority to see if you are required to obtain any licenses or permits.
Insurance
Operating a grass mowing business involves a lot of traveling to different places and working on other peoples’ properties. Therefore, it is important to ensure that you have the right insurance protection to cover you in case of accidents, injuries or damages that occur on the job. You may also want to cover your business in case of any claims made against it as well as a cover for yourself, your equipment or even your vehicle. It is helpful to talk to a leading insurance provider in your area about your needs and also how to protect your business.
The equipment
When starting up, you can just use your own home equipment and then when the business gets going; you can purchase professional gear. The kind of equipment required usually varies with the type of services that you offer. Some of the equipment includes lawnmower and edger, blower, weed control sprayer and chemicals, fertilizers, hose and accessories, personal protection equipment e.g. gloves boots and glasses.
Employees
Employ people with experience in this line of business or those who are willing to go through training.