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My name is jay i am owner of jw's yard masterz. Im in the Virginia Beach area, i'm new to the biz. If you have any tips or suggests fill free to let me know. Thanks for your time.
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Welcome to our forum!

What got you to start your lawn care business?
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When I was younger my pops started his own company Wharton and Sons lawncare ,so basically im just starting back off where he left. I got a question, can someone give me some ideas as far as the type of work i can do in the fall and winter. Example Cutting, Edging, Trimming, areation,...........
I want to take this lawncare thing to the next level by being able to provide all the services i just dont know them all... your help is greatlly apprecitated. and yes i am somewhat of a
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Hi James,

What state are you located in? That can have a big effect on the services you can offer in the winter.

How long did your dad run his lawn care service? Did he pass a lot of his business knowledge on to you?
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I'm in Virginia...... ummm he has been resourceful when it comes to getin info from him... His biz was only lasted about 1 year but that was because he had his own issue.. Things were actually starting to take off but you know life is full of twist and turn if you know what i mean.. but umm if im not mistakeing he's trying to start another company so even if i dont make it i know he will... mind you he had this biz in like 98...
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