Category: Running your business (best practice)

  • Do You Need Software to Run a Lawn Mowing Business?

    Do You Need Software to Run a Lawn Mowing Business?

    Do You Need Software to Run a Lawn Mowing Business? I’m sure that every lawn-mowing business owner starts thinking about this at some stage. Most people start off keeping an old-fashioned written diary or even job cards. The major problem with old analog systems is that it becomes hard to pull up information when you…

  • Are your customers paying on time?

    Are your customers paying on time?

    One of the things I struggled with the most when I started mowing lawns was cash flow. A big part of the battle was because I had no real systems in place to make sure I was paid on time. I was so busy running around looking for work, securing new contracts, and building my…

  • How to mow lawns on a rainy day.

    How to mow lawns on a rainy day.

    We work no matter what the weather is doing and on rainy days it’s no different. The secret to a good mow on a rainy day is to keep your machine clean This may not work for everyone but it works for me. Once a mower clogs once, that tends to be it for the…

  • Should I offer other services in my lawn mowing business?

    Should I offer other services in my lawn mowing business?

    When you are running a lawn mowing business it is only a matter of time before you ask yourself this question. You may wonder if it is worth running out and buying hedge cutters and trestles so you can pick up the occasional hedge. This can be a good idea but at the end of…

  • How to Effectively Communicate With Your Lawn Care Customers.

    How to Effectively Communicate With Your Lawn Care Customers.

    Why communication with customers is important. When you are talking about a good experience with a business, then communication is everything. Your job with the customer does not finish when you sign them up. In fact, that is only just beginning. A growing business needs to retain existing clients as well as bring on new customers. Your…

  • How to Quote on Lawns – The Complete Guide.

    How to Quote on Lawns – The Complete Guide.

    How To Quote On Lawns – The Complete Guide. There are a few different ways people will approach your business for a quote. You will get leads coming in through email, phone, text, and Facebook messenger and you will also be approached while you are out mowing lawns. It is going to be a bit hard…

  • What is the Best Way to Plan My Daily Lawn Care Route?

    What is the Best Way to Plan My Daily Lawn Care Route?

    What is the Best Way to Plan My Daily Lawn Care Route? You’re running a busy lawn care business and you have 1001 things to do. Planning to maximize your time spent out on the job will bring you more bang for your buck than anything else you may do. When we were running several vehicles on the road,…