The Science Dude

Did you know that by owning Riflejpnngemzd operating your own landscape maintenance business you can earn between $30- $100 an hour or more? that is a great investment for those who want to be their own boss, make their own schedule, be in control of the amount of money they make, and increase their quality of life. I have been a landscape maintenance technician for over half my life and I have learned that there are two types in that investment:

There are those who believe that landscape maintenance is simply a job where lawns are mowed, weeds are hoed, and walkways blown. Usually they work very hard, underbid one another for work, and barely eke by financially.

Then there are those who treat landscape maintenance as a investment. They take into consideration and control their operation expenses, use professional forms and uniforms, know how to obtain quality clients for top dollar, and train employees for efficiency. They comprehend that to truly be successful in that investment they must take much more into consideration than how green the lawn is, and they use little known skills and techniques to free quotes for car insurance and make cheap, reliable website hosting more money.

I am sure you know that Spunky hard is not the answer but working smart is always better. I will give you an example of two landscape managers and the difference that their maintenance techniques can make in a year.

Lawn mower/Gardener (Commercial Account) Gets the job at $200 a month

* Time- Spends about two hours a week Supertvshowszen no gauge)

* Cost- Spends $80 a year on fertilizer

* Terms- Gives a two month 50% discount in winter

* Special- Spends three hours two times a year pulling weeds out of the lawn

* Service- Shows up weekly at 10 a.m. (investment opens at 9 a.m.) thus bothering the investment owner and clients irs help distracting and bothersome noise

Time: Nine hours a month x 12 months= 108 working hours Charged: $2200 for one year (with 50% discount) Minus fertilizer: $80 Minus 8 working hours for pulling weeds @ $30 an hour: $240

Made: $1,880 ÷ 108 total hours = $17.41 an hour

Technician/investment Owner Gets the job at $200 a month

* Time- Spends no more than one and a half hours a week (Gauge- $30 per hour)

* Cost- Hires a licensed sprayer for $300 a year who fertilizes and sterilizes soil with preemergents so there are no weeds, saving 15 minutes on weed control per visit. client pays for the service plus 20%.

* Terms- No discounts. The contract is for one year, twelve payments, at full price

* Special- Not necessary with that example

* Service- Shows up at 7 a.m. when there is no foot traffic or cars, thus saving 15 minutes a week, reducing liability, and keeping the client happy.

Time: (reduced monthly time by half an hour) 4.5 hours a month x 12 months= 54 working hours Charged: $2400 for one year Saved: 15 minutes per visit by eradication weeds Saved: 15 minutes per visit by arriving earlier with less traffic

Made: $2,400 plus 20% spray service $60

Total made: $2460 ÷ 54 total hours = $45.56 an hour

that is only a small example of how the way you manage your investment can affect the amount of money you earn. A few minor adjustments in your investment practices can make you more and save you time. if you are just starting out or have been in maintenance for years, a few tips and smart advice can save you hundreds or even thousands throughout the year. I share all of that in the manual “The investment of Landscape Maintenance.” found at www.maintenance-investment.com

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