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Welcome all new forum members. Please introduce yourself and tell us about you. Tell us about your company. How did you get started? How long have you been in business? What do you do for fun? Don't be shy, say hello! It's fun and educational to interact on the forum!
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Hello everyone ....ok so this is all new to me I am starting my very own buisness in landscaping which will be family owned only and little secret I am a chick lol anyway my last name and family are well known so I thought why not and I love yardwork lol so any help fellas or advice I am all ears thanks again everyone for your help
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I've seen three "chicks" working lawns in the last week here.
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I've seen three "chicks" working lawns in the last week here.
thats great so there is hope for me
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Yup. I see husband/wife crews on occasion, but at least two of the three looked to be working solo.
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Have a chance to bid on a job of just cutting lawn, its 10+ acre this is my first big quote!

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Yup. I see husband/wife crews on occasion, but at least two of the three looked to be working solo.
one of the larger contractors around here is a pair of women that hire guys to do the trimming. Apparently they have things down to an art, as they seem to be doing well.
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