New member from Illinois

[Lawnboy618]

Hi my names andy. Me and my brother have started a lawn care business. I have previously cut grass for another company and decided to go out and start my own.

[JP Landscaping]

hi andy,

welcome. How far are you as far as planning your business?
have you registered, made a business plan, have equipment??

Just curious as this year I too will start on my law care side of the business and we're the same age so we could probably help each other out...also i'm an accountant so I can help you out in that part

[Steve]

Hi Andy,

Welcome to our forum.

What made you all decide to go off on your own and start your own business?

[Lawnboy618]

hi andy,

welcome. How far are you as far as planning your business?
have you registered, made a business plan, have equipment??

Just curious as this year I too will start on my law care side of the business and we're the same age so we could probably help each other out...also i'm an accountant so I can help you out in that part

Thanks, as far as the business aspects my brother is handling all that(he has a masters in business) so i will let him handle all that... as far as bidding ive been lookin over the stuff and he submits them... We went with business name of , Metro East Lawn Care Services.... We have not bought all the mowers yet i believe we will this coming week though and we have already got a plow truck for winter too...

[Steve]

Oh that is great!

What kind of lessons do you feel you have been able to take from your previous employer and apply to your new business now?