Blue Bird Lawn Care
04-22-2011, 12:49 AM
Hello, I am brand new to owning my own business, but I've been working in the "industry" for about 5 years.
My company name is Blue Bird Lawn Care. I thought it sounded nice and is a little more professional than "The Flying Dutchman Lawn Care" (which was seriously the other name I considered). I have one "specialty license" being pressure washing.
I decided to start doing this as part time. I currently go to school and have a part time job already, so I have a full plate until summer.
My goal is to land a few accounts that want a regular service and have three by the time June rolls around. I am trying to start small.
My equipment is:
Honda Mower with quadracut
Stihl Weed Whacker FS130
Honda Pressure Washer
Craftsman Edger
Craftsman blower/vac (pending)
My girlfriend's parents will be lending me a boat trailer that I will be modifying to suit my needs. I just installed a trailer hitch on my Jeep too, so things are rolling forward.
I just need to get my bonding and insurance and I will be able to go to L&I to get my specialty license (an additional $113.40 :eek::mad:). It seems the fees and taxes add up quickly.
I am doing this on my own. Any advice on what a good first couple steps would be, would be greatly appreciated! I have yet to come up with a logo, business card and flyer.
My company name is Blue Bird Lawn Care. I thought it sounded nice and is a little more professional than "The Flying Dutchman Lawn Care" (which was seriously the other name I considered). I have one "specialty license" being pressure washing.
I decided to start doing this as part time. I currently go to school and have a part time job already, so I have a full plate until summer.
My goal is to land a few accounts that want a regular service and have three by the time June rolls around. I am trying to start small.
My equipment is:
Honda Mower with quadracut
Stihl Weed Whacker FS130
Honda Pressure Washer
Craftsman Edger
Craftsman blower/vac (pending)
My girlfriend's parents will be lending me a boat trailer that I will be modifying to suit my needs. I just installed a trailer hitch on my Jeep too, so things are rolling forward.
I just need to get my bonding and insurance and I will be able to go to L&I to get my specialty license (an additional $113.40 :eek::mad:). It seems the fees and taxes add up quickly.
I am doing this on my own. Any advice on what a good first couple steps would be, would be greatly appreciated! I have yet to come up with a logo, business card and flyer.